Comparison

PolyLingual vs Konrad

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

Head to head
About

PolyLingual

Learn vocabulary in numerous languages at your own pace. Customize your learning by adding your own words and phrases, which are automatically translated. Explore flashcards and side-by-side word grids for effective memorization.

Highlights
  • Learn vocabulary in multiple languages simultaneously
  • Add and customize your own words and phrases
  • Automatic translation of custom words
  • Flashcard learning mode
  • Side-by-side word grid comparison
  • Listen to words in their native language
Features
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Learn multiple languages together—not one at a time. PolyLingual is built for language learners who want to develop vocabulary across several languages in parallel. Choose the languages you’re learning, then compare, hear, and study the same word across all of them at once. Instead of repeating separate courses, PolyLingual helps you recognize connections between languages and build a broader multilingual vocabulary. MAKE POLYLINGUAL YOUR OWN Add your own words and phrases, and Apple Translate automatically creates translations for your selected languages. Organize your material into custom sections, then use it alongside the included vocabulary throughout the app. STUDY ACROSS MULTIPLE LANGUAGES • Compare translations side by side in the multilingual word grid • Study several languages together with interactive flashcards • Choose any supported language as the front of your cards • Tap words to hear their pronunciation • Focus on a specific category or shuffle your study material • Save important words for additional review BUILD A PERSONAL VOCABULARY LIBRARY Create custom sections for anything you want to learn—from travel and business to school, hobbies, or an upcoming trip. Add as many personal words and phrases as you need and return to them whenever you’re ready to practice. EXTENSIVE READY-TO-STUDY CONTENT Premium provides access to nearly 8,000 words and phrases across 28 languages. Included material covers: • Thousands of common English words • Useful everyday phrases • Common nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs • Verb conjugation examples • Numbers, prepositions, and more LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE PolyLingual gives you the flexibility to browse, compare, listen, and practice without forcing you through a fixed course. Whether you’re concentrating on one language or building skills across several, your study experience remains entirely under your control. Download PolyLingual and discover a more connected way to learn languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Konrad

This app provides a comprehensive dictionary with over 25,000 words, drawing from various linguistic sources for English, Finnish, and German definitions. It aims to be a valuable resource for language learners and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Extensive word database
  • English definitions from Konrad Nielsen's dictionary
  • Finnish explanations from Sámi-Finnish dictionary
  • German definitions from Saamisch-deutsches Wörterbuch
  • Open data sources
  • Norwegian Sámi Parliament funding
Features
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Applikašuvnnas leat badjel 27 000 sáni, maid Konrad Nielsen lea čohkken. Dárogielmearkkašumiid lean viimmat lasihan! Eaŋgalasgiel, Darogiel, sámegiel čállosat leat Konrad Nielsena sátnegirjji dieđuid vuođul. Suomagiel čilgehusat leat Sámi-suoma sátnegirji vuođul (Sammallahti, Pekka, 1989). Duiskkagiel mearkkašumit leat Saamisch-deutsches Wörterbuch vuođul (Sammallahti, Pekka & Nickel, Klaus Peter, 2006). (license: CC BY 4.0). https://www.kotus.fi/en/corpora_and_other_material/ ja Álgu-prošeavtta siidduin: https://kaino.kotus.fi/algu/ Applikašuvnna ráhkadeami lea Norgga Sámediggi dorjon.

Screenshots

PolyLingual4 screens
Konrad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Konrad at none against PolyLingual's 1. Konrad also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). PolyLingual's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. PolyLingual sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Konrad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PolyLingual against 5.0 for Konrad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyLingual ships an update monthly, Konrad every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PolyLingual versus Konrad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyLingualKonrad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrennan DummJohn Anders Sikku

Customer experience

PolyLingual

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Konrad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PolyLingual

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access$4.991 Month
None

Konrad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyLingual free?
PolyLingual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Konrad free?
Konrad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PolyLingual or Konrad?
PolyLingual and Konrad are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PolyLingual or Konrad have ads?
Neither PolyLingual nor Konrad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyLingual or Konrad?
PolyLingual ships an update monthly, and Konrad every 5 months. Most recently, PolyLingual was updated on October 27, 2026 and Konrad on October 27, 2026.

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