# Earworms vs iPolyglot

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Earworms | iPolyglot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881/reviews)** | [4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipolyglot-learn-language-ai/id6450938175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [earworms Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391784509) | [iPolyglot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831662857) |

## What reviewers say

### Earworms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworms-language-learning/id1214721881)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try before you buy | Free | one-time |
| Essayez avant d’acheter | Free | one-time |
| Álbum de demostración | Free | one-time |
| French Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Italian Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| French Vol. 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Dutch Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Vol. 1-2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Lat. Am. Vol. 1-3 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, French Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, German Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle deals, Italian Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Bundle, Spanish Eu. Vol. 1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Vol.1-3 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Music-based learning method effectively reinforces memory
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- ⭐ Excellent customer support team
- 🎯 Practical, conversational phrases for real-world use
- 🧠 Words and phrases stick in memory effortlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Poor booklet formatting on mobile devices
- 💸 Pricing considered expensive by some users
- ❌ Limited number of lessons per language
- 🔧 App lacks autoplay/continuous playback feature

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### iPolyglot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipolyglot-learn-language-ai/id6450938175)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speak Italian Language | $2.99 | per month |
| Speak English Language | $2.99 | per month |
| Speak Russian Language | $2.99 | per month |
| Speak Spanish Fluently | $2.99 | per month |
| Speak German Language | $2.99 | per month |
| Speak French Language | $2.99 | per month |
| Language Coach Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Language Coach Pro | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Speak French Language | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Speak English Language | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Speak Russian Language | $9.99 | per year |
| Speak German Language | $19.99 | per year |
| Speak Italian Language | $19.99 | per year |
| Speak English Language | $19.99 | per year |
| Speak Spanish Fluently | $19.99 | per year |
| Speak French Language | $19.99 | per year |
| Language Coach Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*