# Polyglot vs Linga

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.

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 — 138 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 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polyglot | Linga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglot-master-languages/id1477731423/reviews) | **[4.9 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linga-read-and-learn-languages/id1525101819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Cortes](https://appshunter.io/developer/853928503) | [Andrei Savchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525101822) |

## What reviewers say

### Polyglot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglot-master-languages/id1477731423)

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.

**Highlights:** Immersive language learning, Develop listening skills, Develop speaking skills, Train accent, Learn new words and expressions, Sound like a native speaker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| 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 free?

Polyglot 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 or Linga?

Linga is rated higher. Polyglot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Linga averages 4.9 from 177 ratings.

### Do Polyglot or Linga have ads?

Neither Polyglot nor Linga shows ads.

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

Polyglot ships an update every 9 months, and Linga every 2 weeks. Most recently, Polyglot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Linga on October 20, 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.*