# WRD vs Learn Polish (Beginners)

WRD and Learn Polish (Beginners) both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Learn Polish (Beginners)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of WRD's. Learn Polish (Beginners) also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). WRD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 52). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WRD sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Learn Polish (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for WRD against 4.7 for Learn Polish (Beginners). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WRD has 2.8K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WRD's written reviews are positive against 93% of Learn Polish (Beginners)'s.

WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn Polish (Beginners) monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WRD | Learn Polish (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrd-learn-words/id1554312100/reviews) | [4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-polish-beginners/id6443906144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### WRD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrd-learn-words/id1554312100)

Accelerate language learning with a free, engaging app designed to improve vocabulary and master reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through short, science-based exercises. Learn multiple languages at your own pace with native speaker audio and personalized learning plans.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary building exercises, Reading, listening, speaking, writing practice, Native speaker audio, Personalized learning plans, Progress tracking, Multiple languages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WRD Pro (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WRD Plus (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| WRD Pro (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Family PRO (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| WRD Pro (3 Months) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Everything (3 months) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Family PRO (quarterly) | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| WRD Plus (6 Months) | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| WRD Pro (6 Months) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock Everything (6 month) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| WRD Plus (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| WRD Pro (1 Year) | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything (1 Year) | $69.99 | per year |
| Family PRO (yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| WRD 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| WRD 2500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⭐ Excellent for vocabulary
- 💡 Helpful visual aids
- 🎓 Effective for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Incorrect translations
- 🔍 Limited vocabulary
- 🤔 Confusing exercise types
- 🚫 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Freezing issues
- Inability to change language
- Incorrect word pronunciations

**Requested features**

- Add more languages
- Improve German vocabulary
- Allow custom word lists
- Provide sample sentences
- Adjust audio playback speed


### Learn Polish (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-polish-beginners/id6443906144)

Master Polish with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Offline Polish course, Learn alphabet and vocabulary, Practice reading, writing, listening, Native audio recordings, Review mode for reinforcement, Interactive exercises with images, Weekly user rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WRD free?

WRD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Polish (Beginners) free?

Learn Polish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WRD or Learn Polish (Beginners)?

WRD and Learn Polish (Beginners) are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 52 ratings respectively.

### Do WRD or Learn Polish (Beginners) have ads?

Learn Polish (Beginners) shows ads; WRD does not.

### Which is updated more often, WRD or Learn Polish (Beginners)?

WRD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn Polish (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, WRD was updated on October 18, 2026 and Learn Polish (Beginners) on October 18, 2026.

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