Comparison

Earworms vs iPolyglot

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

Head to head
About

Earworms

Learn languages effectively using the "earworm effect" with catchy music and lyrics. This method anchors foreign language words and phrases into your long-term memory through engaging, brain-based audio-visual lessons. Improve vocabulary and grammar with bite-sized tracks and native speaker pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Learn languages with music and lyrics
  • Brain-based learning technique
  • Audio-visual experience with karaoke lyrics
  • 6-9 minute learning tracks
  • Content-rich language based on CEF
  • Native speaker pronunciation
Features
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Do you know what “earworm effect” is? Experience it while you learn languages with catchy music and lyrics that you just can't get out of your head. This highly effective award-winning learning technique uses music as the medium to transport words and phrases of a foreign language into your long-term memory. Start your language learning now! Learn Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Maltese, Dutch, Greek, Russian, Arabic, or Turkish and improve your vocabulary and grammar using the power of music. Earworms plant the words of a foreign language into your head with easy language courses. Try our language learning with music lyrics demo for free. THE EARWOMS METHOD 1. Brain-based: The Earworms method not only provides the words, phrases and grammar that you need for language learning, it also actively anchors them into the auditory cortex of your brain! It’s much more than language courses, it's language learning! Learn French, Spanish, English, Italian, German or Dutch listening to music lyrics. 2. Music is the key: Using music as the medium to learn languages is not only fun, it is also effective. Firstly, music puts the learner into the optimum state of consciousness for learning different languages. Secondly, music lyrics learning allows repetition (a prerequisite for language learning). On top of that, music engages and stimulates both hemispheres of the brain, unleashing more learning potential. 3. Chunking: Instead of language learning in terms of individual words and grammar, the Earworms approach immerses the learner in real-life dialogues and expressions with lyrics. These are broken down into bite-size chunks, practiced rhythmically with music and then reconstructed into full sentences. This gives the learner a strong sense of how real language courses are constructed and learning French, Spanish, German, Italian, English and other different languages and their vocabulary becomes easy. IMPORTANT FEATURES * Developed by language teaching experts. * Convenient. 6-9 minute tracks. Listen and learn track by track, any time, anywhere. * Audio-visual experience with 'karaoke-like' live lyrics feature. * Specific unambiguous goals. 200+ optimally selected sets of words and phrases for language learning. * Measurable. Easy tracking of progress of your language courses. * Target language spoken by native speakers - so correct pronunciation is acquired automatically. * Relevant. Carefully chosen content-rich language. Based on the CEF (Common European Framework) and immediately useful to the learner. * Time-bound. The musical memory method enables real rapid progress. E.g. you can learn to count up to 999 in Mandarin in an hour (!) or retain and recall words, phrases and structures in one language level within a couple of weeks. * Educational discounts are available. Visit https://www.earwormslearning.com/edu LANGUAGES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE French + German + Italian + Spanish (European) + Spanish (Lat. American) + Mandarin + Cantonese + Japanese + Arabic + Portuguese (European) + Portuguese (Brazilian) + Russian + Greek + Turkish + Polish + English + Dutch LEVELS There are 3 learning levels available, which will take you up to intermediate level (CEF level A2). * Volume 1. Within a few hours of listening to this volume, you'll have enough vocabulary knowledge of a language to be able to deal with real-life situations like taking a taxi, at the hotel, at the restaurant, requesting, polite phrases, finding your way, numbers, dealing with problems and so on. * Volume 2. This language course will soon have you talking about yourself, chatting and even flirting! * Volume 3. Here you learn more useful everyday situations while going more into the structure, the grammatical rules of the language while improving your vocabulary. NB. The app includes a demo album, full tracks of all languages available – and is free to download. You can then in-app purchase full courses.

About

iPolyglot

Learn new languages through interactive stories, AI-powered conversations, and engaging games. Focus on relevant vocabulary and practice speaking confidently without fear of mistakes. Daily challenges and a smart review system make learning fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Interactive story-based learning
  • AI conversation practice
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary review
  • Personalized word learning
  • Daily learning challenges
  • Gamified learning experience
  • Support for over 60 languages
Features
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iPOLYGLOT – LEARNING LANGUAGES HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY Want to speak a new language but don’t know where to start? iPolyglot makes it easy, fun, and perfect for beginners. Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or just for fun, iPolyglot turns learning into an adventure. No boring lessons—just stories, games, and real conversations that help you speak naturally and confidently. LEARN WITH INTERACTIVE STORIES Say goodbye to textbooks. In iPolyglot, you’re the main character in short, interactive stories. Make choices, answer questions, and guide the plot while learning new words and phrases. It’s the most natural way to learn—like chatting with a friend. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS Our smart spaced repetition system helps you remember words long-term. You’ll review just what you need at the right moment, so your vocabulary grows effortlessly and without stress. FOCUS ON USEFUL WORDS Don’t waste time on words you’ll never use. iPolyglot adapts to your goals and teaches you relevant words and phrases. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, an exam, or starting from scratch, you’ll learn what really matters to you. PRACTICE SPEAKING WITH AI No one to practice with? No problem. Chat anytime with iPolyglot’s AI tutor. Roleplay real-life situations like ordering food, asking for directions, or having a casual conversation. It’s the perfect place to practice without fear of making mistakes. FAST DAILY CHALLENGES Learn a little each day. With short, personalized tasks, you’ll keep moving forward without feeling overwhelmed. One day you’ll write a story, the next you’ll talk with the AI or play a quiz. Small steps build strong habits. TURN LEARNING INTO A GAME Earn points, unlock badges, and beat your own records as you learn. With word games, quick tests, and fun challenges, learning becomes pure entertainment. OVER 30 LANGUAGES TO EXPLORE iPolyglot now supports more than 60 languages, including: Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Māori, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Welsh. START YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY Thousands of people already use iPolyglot to speak more confidently every day. Now it’s your turn. Download iPolyglot and see how easy and fun language learning can be. Don’t just study a language — live it! __________________________________ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Earworms4 screens
iPolyglot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPolyglot at every 11 days against Earworms's every 5 months. Earworms's advantage is ratings volume (357 vs 106) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Earworms sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and iPolyglot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Earworms against 4.7 for iPolyglot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Earworms's written reviews are positive against 79% of iPolyglot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earworms ships an update every 5 months, iPolyglot every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Earworms versus iPolyglot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarwormsiPolyglot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (357 ratings) — better4.7 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357 — better106
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerearworms LtdiPolyglot

Customer experience

Earworms

All ratings357 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative16.9%

iPolyglot

All ratings106 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

Bugs and requests

Earworms

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes every few minutes on iPhone
  • Network error on startup despite internet connection
  • Infinite loop on initial setup screen
  • App closes unexpectedly during playback
  • Restore purchases feature not functioning
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  • Activation code cannot be claimed in app
  • Tracks download corrupted or fail to load
  • Text display shows English instead of native script
  • Phrase book download button subscribes to email instead
  • App no longer works after OS updates
  • Category selection feature removed in newer version

Requested features

11 requests
  • Additional volume levels for existing languages
  • More lessons and expanded content library
  • Autoplay feature for continuous listening
  • Repeat single track functionality
  • Ability to select specific lesson categories
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  • Business-focused lesson modules
  • Emergency/medical/police interaction lessons
  • Grocery shopping and tradesperson lessons
  • More Cantonese, Maltese, Hindi, and Finnish content
  • Improved booklet formatting and accessibility
  • Direct email contact option for support

iPolyglot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Earworms

One-time16
  • Try before you buyFree
  • Essayez avant d’acheterFree
  • Álbum de demostraciónFree
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  • French Vol. 1$11.99
  • Italian Vol. 1$11.99
  • Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1$11.99
  • Portuguese Vol.1$11.99
  • French Vol. 2$11.99
  • Dutch Vol. 1-2$19.99
  • Japanese Vol. 1-2$19.99
  • Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1-3$27.99
  • Bundle deals, French Vol. 1-3$28.99
  • Bundle deals, German Vol. 1-3$28.99
  • Bundle deals, Italian Vol. 1-3$28.99
  • Bundle, Spanish Eu. Vol. 1-3$28.99
  • Portuguese Vol.1-3$28.99
18 purchases

iPolyglot

Subscriptions17
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$99.99

Questions

Is Earworms free?
Earworms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPolyglot free?
iPolyglot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earworms or iPolyglot?
Earworms is rated higher. Earworms averages 4.8 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while iPolyglot averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.
Do Earworms or iPolyglot have ads?
Neither Earworms nor iPolyglot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earworms or iPolyglot?
Earworms ships an update every 5 months, and iPolyglot every 11 days. Most recently, Earworms was updated on October 19, 2026 and iPolyglot on October 19, 2026.

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