Comparison

LingoClip vs Polyglot Video Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LingoClip

Learn languages by completing song lyrics. Improve listening, vocabulary, reading, and grammar skills through engaging musical content. Offers various game modes, a bilingual dictionary, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Fill-in-the-blank lyric games
  • Bilingual dictionary and translation
  • Multiple game modes (Choice, Type, Karaoke)
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • Multiplayer and friend challenges
Features
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It's very easy and fun! All you have to do is play a song of your choice and listen closely to complete the missing words of the song lyrics. With LingoClip, also known as LyricsTraining, you will not only quickly improve your listening comprehension, but also expand your vocabulary by learning new words and expressions, improving your reading comprehension and boosting your grammar skills. Forget about studying and memorizing endless vocabulary lists for a moment. Learn effortlessly and let your brain do the rest of the work. Just play and have fun while you practice. “Learning is most successful when students are relaxed, confident and enjoying their learning” — John Truscott “Language acquisition does not require extensive use of conscious grammatical rules, and does not require tedious drill” — Stephen Krashen Thousands of teachers around the world already use LingoClip and recommend it to their students. LingoClip really works! MUSIC AND LANGUAGE LEARNING Music stimulates learning and memorization naturally. It is just like when we were kids! Listening to different accents and intonations helps our brain become more flexible and adaptable so that it can recognize different sounds of a new language. You will not be able to keep yourself from singing along while you listen to the songs and follow the lyrics, which will also improve your pronunciation. Apart from musical content, there is other content that may interest you, such as movie clips, TV shows, talks, etc. Check out our list of genres. MAJOR FEATURES • Different game modes: Choice and Type. Select the difficulty that best suits your level or simply enjoy the video and lyrics in Karaoke mode. • Bilingual dictionary and integrated translation. Press and hold any word or expression to learn its meaning or translate it into your language. (Not available for romanized languages) • Level up. Play every day to level up, complete new lyrics and earn new achievements. • Expand your vocabulary. The more you play, the more words you will get and the greater your language proficiency becomes. • Compete against other users. Try to get the best score by competing with users from your country or the rest of the world. • Challenge your friends. Create and share friends-only challenges. • Track your progress. Check your activity history to track your progress. OVER TEN LANGUAGES Learn English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Japanese (Rōmaji), Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, or Catalan. More languages on the way. PREMIUM FEATURES Play three games a day for free, or switch to premium to play without limits and unlock some important features: • Play thousands of lyrics without waiting. • Translate any word or phrase without limits. • Access your vocabulary and your complete activity history. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. To cancel your subscription, please go to your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lingoclip.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://lingoclip.com/terms COMMUNITY OF USERS Join a great community of over 10 million users. If you cannot find a song, write to support@lingoclip.com, or collaborate with us by adding your favorite songs through our website: https://lingoclip.com What are you waiting for? Start learning by playing!

About

Polyglot Video Player

This app allows you to watch videos with two subtitle tracks displayed simultaneously. It's ideal for language learners to compare translations and original text in real-time, or for multilingual families to enjoy content together.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual subtitles
  • Language learning accelerator
  • Customizable subtitle display
  • Wide format support
  • Smooth playback
Features
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Unlock a new dimension of video viewing and language learning with Polyglot Video Player. Have you ever watched a foreign film and wished you could see both the original language captions and a translation in your native tongue at the exact same time? Standard video players limit you to just one subtitle track, forcing you to choose between understanding the plot or studying the language structure. Polyglot Video Player solves this problem once and for all iOS devices. Our app is designed with a singular, powerful purpose: to display two different subtitle tracks simultaneously on the same screen. This makes it the ultimate tool for serious language learners and polyglots in training. Imagine watching anime, K-dramas, or international cinema with your native language subtitles at the bottom and the target language script at the top. You can instantly compare sentence structures, idioms, and vocabulary in real-time, drastically accelerating your comprehension without constantly pausing to check a dictionary. It is not just for students, either. Polyglot Video Player is perfect for multilingual households wishing to enjoy movies together, ensuring everyone understands the dialogue regardless of their primary language. Key Features: Simultaneous Dual Subtitles: The core feature you need. Load and display two separate subtitle files at once on any video. Language Learning Accelerator: The most efficient way to compare translations versus original audio side-by-side on the screen. Customizable Display: Don't let text block the action. Easily adjust the size, color, and vertical position of each subtitle track independently to suit your preference. Wide Format Support: Compatible with most popular local video formats and standard subtitle file types (such as .SRT). Smooth Playback: A clean, user-friendly interface designed for a seamless viewing experience on phones and tablets. Stop compromising on your video experience. Break down communication barriers and master new languages faster. Download Polyglot Video Player today and watch the world in double vision!

Screenshots

LingoClip4 screens
Polyglot Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polyglot Video Player at none against LingoClip's 4. Polyglot Video Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LingoClip's advantage is ratings volume (611 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LingoClip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Polyglot Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polyglot Video Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingoClip has 611 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LingoClip ships an update every 5 weeks, Polyglot Video Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LingoClip versus Polyglot Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoClipPolyglot Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (611 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings611 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElasthinkSabrina Aridi

Bugs and requests

LingoClip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Songs failing to load due to YouTube issues
  • Inability to exit song and return to main menu without restarting the app
  • Inconsistent behavior of the app after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more song options, especially for popular artists and genres
  • Implement typing mode for more interactive learning
  • Provide translation and definition of lyrics
  • Offer iPad and Mac versions of the app
  • Add more language options, especially Russian, Chinese, and Arabic

Polyglot Video Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LingoClip

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year
None

Polyglot Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LingoClip free?
LingoClip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyglot Video Player free?
Polyglot Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LingoClip or Polyglot Video Player?
Polyglot Video Player is rated higher. LingoClip averages 4.7 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Polyglot Video Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LingoClip or Polyglot Video Player have ads?
Neither LingoClip nor Polyglot Video Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LingoClip or Polyglot Video Player?
LingoClip ships an update every 5 weeks, and Polyglot Video Player every 2 months. Most recently, LingoClip was updated on November 6, 2026 and Polyglot Video Player on October 30, 2026.

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