Comparison

Polyglot vs Dictation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Polyglot

Features
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Polyglot — офіційний застосунок для студентів мовного центру Polyglot. Отримуйте доступ до свого особистого кабінету в будь-який час. У застосунку доступні: • розклад занять; • push-сповіщення про нові, перенесені та скасовані уроки; • поповнення балансу онлайн; • інформація про баланс та історію платежів; • навчальні матеріали; • домашні завдання; • тести та результати навчання; • новини мовної школи; • особистий профіль студента. Ми постійно вдосконалюємо застосунок і додаємо нові можливості для комфортного навчання.

About

Dictation

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SnapDictation – Learn English helps you improve your English with two core features: learning vocabulary from images and practicing dictation from audio or YouTube videos. Learn English in a practical and effective way using real content you see and hear every day. Key Features Snap – Learn Vocabulary from Images Take a photo of books, documents, objects, or any text Detect English words directly from images Learn word meanings and correct pronunciation Build vocabulary naturally from real-life context Dictation – Practice Listening and Writing Practice English dictation from audio files Practice dictation from YouTube videos Listen carefully and write what you hear Improve listening, spelling, and pronunciation Context-based Learning Learn words from images and real audio instead of isolated lists Improve memory retention with visual and audio learning Perfect for Beginner to intermediate English learners Improving listening and dictation skills Practicing English with real-world content Daily English practice in short sessions Why SnapDictation Combine image recognition, pronunciation, and dictation Learn English from photos, audio, and YouTube videos Simple, practical, and effective learning method Turn everyday content into English lessons Download SnapDictation today and start learning English from what you see and hear. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/snap-dictation Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Polyglot4 screens
Dictation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polyglot at none against Dictation's 2. Polyglot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dictation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Polyglot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polyglot ships an update weekly, Dictation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Polyglot versus Dictation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyglotDictation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDmytro PetiforovQuyet Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Polyglot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dictation

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Polyglot free?
Polyglot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dictation free?
Dictation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polyglot or Dictation have ads?
Dictation shows ads; Polyglot does not.
Which is updated more often, Polyglot or Dictation?
Polyglot ships an update weekly, and Dictation every 3 months. Most recently, Polyglot was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dictation on October 25, 2026.

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