# Polyglot Reader vs Linga

The clearest difference is rating: Linga at 4.9 against Polyglot Reader's 4.4. Linga also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 66%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polyglot Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Linga sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linga holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 198 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Polyglot Reader's written reviews are positive against 93% of Linga's.

Polyglot Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Linga every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polyglot Reader | Linga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglot-reader/id1015619263/reviews) | **[4.9 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anton Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/594091388) | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) |

## What reviewers say

### Polyglot Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglot-reader/id1015619263)

Read books in foreign languages and learn new vocabulary. Tap on unknown words for instant translations and save them to flashcards for later study. Supports various document formats and offers pronunciation practice and knowledge tests.

**Highlights:** Read books in multiple formats (PDF, EPUB, TXT), Translate unknown words and phrases instantly, Create flashcards for vocabulary learning, Pronunciation support for words and phrases, Knowledge tests for vocabulary sets, Scan and recognize text from documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Upgrade from advanced to professional version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Starter to Advanced version | $15.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $99.99 | one-time |


### Linga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819)

Master languages by reading real books. Tap any word for instant translation and detailed dictionary information. Build your vocabulary with flashcards and spaced repetition, and practice pronunciation with native audio.

**Highlights:** Read books in foreign languages, Instant word translation and dictionary, Vocabulary builder and flashcards, Native audio pronunciation, Import your own books, Learning games and progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linga PRO Monthly Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Linga PRO Annual Offer | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Lifetime with 50% off | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 30% off | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 50% off | $54.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime with 30% off | $76.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautifully designed app
- 📚 Great catalog of books
- 🗣️ Smooth reading experience for language practice
- 🈴 In-built translator for unknown words
- 🧠 Semantic translation of sentences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reading time counter is inaccurate
- 🐛 Blue highlighted words sometimes don't show
- 🐛 Offline dictionary download issues
- 🐛 Phone overheats during offline dictionary download
- 🐛 Inaccurate reading time tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate reading time counter
- Offline dictionary download issues causing overheating
- Blue highlighted words not always displaying
- Mislabeled language support (e.g., Dutch vs. German)
- Error in app translation on the first page

**Requested features**

- Add bionic font
- Add widgets for quick access or reading progress
- Add Chinese language support
- Add option to use target language for definitions
- Add Mac, iPad, and iPhone home screen widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polyglot Reader free?

Polyglot Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linga free?

Linga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Polyglot Reader or Linga?

Linga is rated higher. Polyglot Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Linga averages 4.9 from 198 ratings.

### Do Polyglot Reader or Linga have ads?

Polyglot Reader shows ads; Linga does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polyglot Reader or Linga?

Polyglot Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Linga every 2 weeks. Most recently, Polyglot Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linga on October 29, 2026.

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