# Pollykann - Ultra Media Player — learn language with subtitles

> English language learning media player with dual subtitles and video download. (iPhone/iPad app by 亮富 罗.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollykann-ultra-media-player/id1547395471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [亮富 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/553150535)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 741 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 83 MB
- Languages: Russian, Persian, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Dutch, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean and 8 more
- Released: 2021-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollykann-ultra-media-player/id1547395471/reviews.md

## What is Pollykann?

This App is dedicated for English learners

Advanced Features for Vip:
- Unlock all advanced features.
- Downloading videos.
- Remove third-party Ads.
- Vip-free contents.
- 30% off for the other resources.
- Export audio and subtitles.

Terms of Subscription Service:
· The VIP will be available through all your ios devices that logged in with the same Apple ID.
· Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
· Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
· Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
· The user may manage subscriptions & may turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Service:
http://www.pollykann.com/termsofservice/pollykann.html
Private Policy:
http://www.pollykann.com/privacy/pollykann.html

## Key features

- Dual subtitle support
- Video downloading
- Audio and subtitle export
- Ad-free VIP content
- Advanced learning features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy points tier 5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy points tier 7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy points tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy points tier 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forever | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5-Year | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pollykann?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Comprehensive and thoughtfully designed features
- 🎓 Excellent for English learning through videos
- ⚡ Smooth and fluid user experience
- 🎬 Extensive and high-quality content library
- 🔄 Useful sentence-by-sentence analysis and repetition tools
- 🎯 Effective shadow reading and pronunciation practice
- 📱 Seamless integration with cloud storage (Baidu Cloud, YouTube)
- 💬 Responsive developer support and quick updates
- 🎨 Innovative features like masking and subtitle toggling
- ⏱️ Flexible playback controls for learning efficiency
- 📚 Automatic vocabulary marking and word extraction
- 🌟 No excessive advertising

**Cons**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall and membership requirements
- 🐛 Frequent buffering and video loading issues
- 🐛 Severe lag during recording mode
- 🐛 YouTube video playback failures
- 🐛 Subtitle synchronization problems
- 🐛 Token expiration errors during password changes
- 🎨 Lack of light mode option (dark mode only)
- 🔘 Small pause button clickable area
- 📰 News content subtitles misaligned with audio
- 💳 Limited free trial experience (only 10 videos)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Token expiration error when changing password
- TED content fails to load
- Severe buffering and video playback lag
- Recording mode becomes unresponsive after initial playback
- YouTube video subtitle options unavailable
- YouTube video playback failures (intermittent)
- Subtitle synchronization issues with YouTube videos
- iPad subtitle switching not responding
- News broadcast subtitles misaligned with audio
- Inconsistent keyboard spacebar response on iOS (long delay between presses)

**Most requested features**

- Auto-play vocabulary/word list for review while driving or in meetings
- English-to-English dictionary definitions in auto-dictionary
- Light mode/lighter UI theme option
- Continuous recording functionality
- Vocabulary export feature for flashcard apps
- Larger pause button clickable area
- Keyboard controls support (spacebar, arrow keys) for Android
- iPad subtitle switching responsiveness improvement
- More animated content (e.g., The Simpsons, Rick and Morty)
- Additional language learning features beyond English
- Version rollback option to previous releases
- More TV shows and dramas (Modern Family, Desperate Housewives)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 119)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollykann-ultra-media-player/id1547395471/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很好的软件

*2026-08-19*

付费老用户了，软件很好。不过请问能否把老友记恢复呢？没事的时候，低落的时候看老友记总能让人开怀大笑和放松。真的很需要老友记。

**Developer response:** 新系统兼容问题，下个版本会修复

### 5/5 — 伟大

*2026-07-22*

对比其他的跟读app，这也太简约有用了

### 5/5 — 超好用

*2026-07-16*

在设计上绝对狠狠思考了，每次碰到想要的功能在设置里都有，超级方便，用起来舒服极了，而且在mac上也能用，夯，果断购买，希望自己能坚持下去

### 4/5 — 使用感受

*2026-07-15*

这个新闻同步还是很快的 但是有些字幕翻译是不对的 还是多多上点心吧 其他功能挺好的

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈，我们加强校验

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-07-13*

This app is really great for English learners!

### 5/5 — 字幕点读

*2026-07-10*

可以导入喜欢的视频，然后生成活得字母进行点读这个功能真是太棒了。字幕里的单词还有自动分类。有些功能还需要完善，希望越来越好。

### 5/5 — 完美的英语学习软件

*2026-07-10*

终于找到一款堪称完美的英语学习软件了，功能非常强大，非常好用

### 5/5 — 良心软件

*2026-07-08*

功能太良心了，感觉对我这种想业余提高英语水平的人来说，简直挑不出任何毛病。

### 5/5 — 可以增加播客上的资源吗

*2026-07-04*

他们的内容真的很好，但是没有字幕

**Developer response:** 有播客

### 5/5 — 一点小建议

*2026-06-07*

目前使用到这里感觉很好，建议在每日快讯那里或其他地方加一个英国或美国的新闻，（不是说加拿大新闻不好的意思）就是相对来说想练纯正英音或美音，感谢啦

**Developer response:** 谢谢你的建议，目前还没有这么多精力做各个国家的新闻，其实你们可以直接从B站或小红书导入进来的，这种视频B站一般有专门的频道。

## Frequently asked questions about Pollykann

### What does Pollykann do?

Pollykann is a media player specifically designed to help English learners. It offers features like dual subtitles, video downloading, and the ability to export audio and subtitles to aid in language acquisition.

### What are the advanced features for VIP users?

VIP users gain access to all advanced features, including the ability to download videos, remove third-party ads, access VIP-exclusive content, receive a discount on other resources, and export audio and subtitles.

### How does the subscription work?

The VIP subscription is available across all your iOS devices logged in with the same Apple ID. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I manage my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is intended for individuals who are learning English and want to use media, such as videos, to enhance their understanding and vocabulary. It provides tools to make the learning process more interactive and effective.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.7 — 2026-08-20

1. Added search function.
2. Subtitle adjustment optimization: support separate font adjustment for on‑screen subtitles and list subtitles.
3. Optimized Wi‑Fi file transfer function for greater stability and faster transfer speed.

### 4.3.6 — 2026-07-14

Optimized interaction details

### 4.3.5 — 2026-07-08

Manual marking of subtitle positions is now supported in OCR subtitle recognition, enabling recognition of all types of subtitles.

### 4.3.4 — 2026-07-02

Optimized video import logic and fixed the audio missing issue when playing imported Bilibili videos on iPad.
Resolved the bug that blocked audio export from homepage resources.

### 4.3.3 — 2026-06-25

Optimized the strategy for importing resources from external websites to make imports more stable.

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