Russian Readers vs Hyperpolyglot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Russian Readers
Learn Russian through engaging stories narrated by native speakers. Each word is highlighted as it's read, with English translations available to help you build vocabulary. Challenge yourself by hiding translations as you progress.
- Learn Russian with stories
- Native speaker narration
- Word highlighting
- English translations
- Adjustable translation visibility
- Vocabulary building
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Learn Russian with stories read by native Russian speakers and professional storytellers! Our stories are written for learners of all ages and abilities! Each word is highlighted as it is read, allowing you to easily follow along with the narrator. Learn new words and vocabulary! Every Russian word is translated to English, so you’ll never feel lost when enjoying a new story. Feel like a challenge? The English translation on each page can be hidden with the tap of a button! Give Russian Readers a try with your 7-day free trial! There are two types of “subscriptions” available: · The Monthly Subscription gives you an ongoing monthly subscription that is renewed automatically. · The Yearly Subscription gives you an ongoing annual subscription that is renewed automatically. The cost of the subscription will be debited from your iTunes account after the purchase is confirmed. The renewal can be deactivated at any time in your iTunes settings. To prevent the subscription is renewed automatically, it is necessary to cancel the renewal at least 24 hours before payment is due. If the renewal is active, it will be debited within 24 hours of the previous subscription ending. It is not possible to cancel a subscription for the period underway once it has been activated or renewed. Our website: https://russianreaders.com/ Privacy policy: https://russianreaders.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of service: https://russianreaders.com/policies/terms-of-service Contact us: luke@russianreaders.com
Hyperpolyglot
This app transforms any sentence you type into a personalized flashcard for learning over 30 languages. It uses AI to translate, generate natural pronunciation with adjustable speech styles, and offers various practice modes like active recall and spaced repetition. Track your progress and maintain consistency with streak tracking.
- Generate phrases in 30+ languages
- Native-sounding AI voices
- Adjustable speech styles
- Active Recall and Spaced Repetition modes
- Hands-free playlist practice
- Streak tracking and progress stats
- Privacy-first microphone usage
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Turn any sentence into a personal flashcard in 55 languages, with translation, natural audio and active-recall practice. Privacy Policy: https://hyperpolyglot.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://hyperpolyglot.app/en/terms
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Verdict
Russian Readers and Hyperpolyglot both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Russian Readers's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hyperpolyglot's. Russian Readers also leads on ratings volume (586 vs 92). Hyperpolyglot's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Russian Readers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Hyperpolyglot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Russian Readers against 4.6 for Hyperpolyglot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Russian Readers has 586 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Russian Readers's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hyperpolyglot's.
Russian Readers ships an update every 3 months, Hyperpolyglot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Russian Readers | Hyperpolyglot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (586 ratings) — better | 4.6 (92 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 586 — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russian Readers | TIMOTHEE JEAN LEGER ESPERANDIEU |
Customer experience
Russian Readers
Hyperpolyglot
Bugs and requests
Russian Readers
Reported bugs
2 issues- Some users reported issues with accessing content after subscription
- Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users
Requested features
4 requests- Add a pause/repeat button for audio
- Implement a dark mode option
- Provide more advanced-level content
- Allow users to save/bookmark favorite words
Hyperpolyglot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Russian Readers
- Monthly Subscription!7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription!7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Hyperpolyglot
- Hyperpolyglot Pro$9.997 Days
- Hyperpolyglot Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Hyperpolyglot Pro1 Year trial$89.991 Year
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