Learn languages by listening to podcasts with this app. It tracks your listening time, helps you build habits, and visualizes your progress. Features include adjustable playback speed, episode transcription, and achievement earning.
1.7.1
October 19, 2026
## What's New - New episode alerts: get a notification when a podcast you follow releases a new episode. Mute any podcast with the bell beside Following. - Smarter Up next: when your queue runs out, PolyPod plays the next episode in the same language and in the podcast's order, from where you left off. Offline, it picks from your downloads. - Badges to celebrate: tap to reveal a new badge, share it as an image, and open any badge on its own full-screen page. - Today's goal is now a ring on Home, and a Goal complete banner with confetti marks the moment you reach it, on any screen. - Progress has a new Streak card showing your week, and Top podcasts rows (Pro) tinted with each cover. - A daily tip on Home, with Show me to point you straight to the feature. - Pro members: tap PRO to see everything Pro has given you. - Optional anonymous analytics ## Improvements - Bookmarks: add or edit notes, delete them from the episode page, and find them all in Library. - Downloads always sits in Library, with Delete all for each podcast. - Discover search keeps loading as you scroll, says when nothing matches, and previews a pasted feed link in one tap. - Transcripts follow along as you listen, with a button back to the current line. - Tap the player's episode title or podcast name to open its page. - Clearer VoiceOver labels and bigger tap targets throughout. ## Fixes - Lock screen and headphone skip buttons now use your skip intervals. - Custom feeds keep the link you pasted, so they keep refreshing. - Start fresh now removes downloaded episodes too.
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PolyPod is built for language learners using comprehensible input, immersion, and listening practice. It focuses on measurable progress through dedicated podcast listening.
PolyPod automatically tracks real listening time, allows users to set daily goals for each target language, and displays streaks, weekly progress, and total input hours.
Yes, PolyPod offers on-device transcription for episodes, enabling read-along listening to enhance comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.
PolyPod is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for learning on the go.
PolyPod has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature audiences.
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on May 27, 2026, suggesting regular updates to improve features and performance.
PolyPod offers a Pro subscription at $1.99 per month, providing access to premium features and an enhanced learning experience.
No, PolyPod does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience for its users.
