Polyglot vs Linga
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyglot
Immerse yourself in a new language to develop listening and speaking skills. Train your accent to sound like a native speaker by learning new words and expressions.
- Immersive language learning
- Develop listening skills
- Develop speaking skills
- Train accent
- Learn new words and expressions
- Sound like a native speaker
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Become fluent in your favorite language now!!! With Polyglot you will immerse yourself in the language and develop your listening and speaking skills. You will train your accent so that you can sound like a native speaker. With Polyglot you will - Learn new words and expressions - Train your accent - Develop your listening skills - Speak more fluidly Supported languages: - English - Spanish - French - More languages coming soon! Privacy Policy: https://cutt.ly/polyglot-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://cutt.ly/polyglot-terms-of-use
Linga
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.
- 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
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Ever wanted to learn Spanish or French by reading real books? With Linga, you can! Linga turns reading into an immersive way to master languages naturally — perfect for intermediate and advanced learners. Explore over 1,000+ books across Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and English. Read stories you love, tap any word for translation, and grow your vocabulary effortlessly. READ REAL BOOKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES: - Build your bookshelf with novels, stories, and classics. - Import your own EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, or TXT files. - Learn through context just like real native readers. INSTANT TRANSLATIONS & DICTIONARY: - Tap any word or phrase for instant translation and detailed dictionary info. - See definitions, synonyms, and grammar notes without leaving the page. - A built-in translator for Spanish, French, German, and more. VOCABULARY BUILDER & FLASHCARDS: - Save new words with one tap to your personal vocabulary list. - Add notes, organize by themes, and study later. - Review words using spaced repetition, flashcards (like Anki). PRACTICE PRONUNCIATION: - Hear native audio for words and sentences — even offline. - Improve your accent and sound more natural in any language. LEARNING GAMES & PROGRESS TRACKING: - Play vocabulary games and quizzes to reinforce memory. - Set daily goals and monitor your progress over time. - Stay motivated with streaks and personalized stats. SUPPORTED LEARNING LANGUAGES: - Spanish • French • German • Italian • Russian • English Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or fluency, Linga helps you learn languages by reading real content — faster, smarter, and more enjoyably than ever. Download Linga today and start your bilingual reading adventure! Your feedback helps us improve! Contact us at: support@linga.io Privacy Policy: https://linga.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://linga.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Linga at every 2 weeks against Polyglot's every 9 months. Linga also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 79%) and device support (4 vs 2). Polyglot's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Polyglot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Linga sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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 — 4.9 for Polyglot against 4.9 for Linga. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 177 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Polyglot's written reviews are positive against 93% of Linga's.
Polyglot ships an update every 9 months, Linga every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Polyglot | Linga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (121 ratings) | 4.9 (177 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 121 | 177 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lucas Cortes | Andrei Savchuk |
Customer experience
Polyglot
Linga
Bugs and requests
Polyglot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Linga
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
9 requests- 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
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- Improve offline functionality
- Automatically remove word endings when adding to dictionary
- Add a permanent 'home' button
- Support larger file sizes for uploads
In-app purchases
Polyglot
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Linga
- Monthly$5.491 Month
- Annual$54.991 Year
- Lifetime with 50% off$12.99
- Lifetime with 30% off$17.99
- Lifetime$25.99
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- Lifetime with 50% off$54.99
- Lifetime with 30% off$76.99
- Lifetime$109.99
