Comparison

Breakthrough! Visual Novel vs iPolyglot

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

Head to head
About

Breakthrough! Visual Novel

This educational game helps intermediate language learners improve vocabulary and reading comprehension through interactive stories and flashcards. It offers multiple languages and cultural insights, making learning engaging.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary building mode
  • Interactive story reading
  • Flashcard deck building
  • Unlockable in-game content
  • Multiple language support
  • Cultural exploration
Features
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BREAKTHROUGH is a visual novel game designed for intermediate language learners to improve their vocabulary and reading skills.  Break through the language learning plateau and expand your lexicon. LANGUAGE CURRENT OFFERED: English French Spanish Russian Japanese FEATURES: Vocab Mode: Build your vocabulary through the Vocab Mode, by matching the vocabulary to the definition. Story Mode: Read original stories in the language of your choice, with each word’s definition available at a single click. You also have access to the full translations for maximum contextual understanding. Deck Building: Collect vocabulary flash cards as you play the game. Add cards to your deck, and train yourself in Free Mode to expand your vocabulary. Daily Tasks: Earn credits by completing daily tasks, and use your credits to unlock images, soundtracks, and more. CULTURAL CONNECTION BREAKTHROUGH emphasizes the power of language to bridge gaps and unite people globally. Language connects us and reminds us how similar we all are, despite our various cultures and countries.  Through BREAKTHROUGH, we will explore the stories of many different characters and cultures, all while learning improving your foreign language skills.

About

iPolyglot

Learn new languages through interactive stories, AI-powered conversations, and engaging games. Focus on relevant vocabulary and practice speaking confidently without fear of mistakes. Daily challenges and a smart review system make learning fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Interactive story-based learning
  • AI conversation practice
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary review
  • Personalized word learning
  • Daily learning challenges
  • Gamified learning experience
  • Support for over 60 languages
Features
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iPOLYGLOT – LEARNING LANGUAGES HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY Want to speak a new language but don’t know where to start? iPolyglot makes it easy, fun, and perfect for beginners. Whether you’re learning for travel, study, or just for fun, iPolyglot turns learning into an adventure. No boring lessons—just stories, games, and real conversations that help you speak naturally and confidently. LEARN WITH INTERACTIVE STORIES Say goodbye to textbooks. In iPolyglot, you’re the main character in short, interactive stories. Make choices, answer questions, and guide the plot while learning new words and phrases. It’s the most natural way to learn—like chatting with a friend. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS Our smart spaced repetition system helps you remember words long-term. You’ll review just what you need at the right moment, so your vocabulary grows effortlessly and without stress. FOCUS ON USEFUL WORDS Don’t waste time on words you’ll never use. iPolyglot adapts to your goals and teaches you relevant words and phrases. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, an exam, or starting from scratch, you’ll learn what really matters to you. PRACTICE SPEAKING WITH AI No one to practice with? No problem. Chat anytime with iPolyglot’s AI tutor. Roleplay real-life situations like ordering food, asking for directions, or having a casual conversation. It’s the perfect place to practice without fear of making mistakes. FAST DAILY CHALLENGES Learn a little each day. With short, personalized tasks, you’ll keep moving forward without feeling overwhelmed. One day you’ll write a story, the next you’ll talk with the AI or play a quiz. Small steps build strong habits. TURN LEARNING INTO A GAME Earn points, unlock badges, and beat your own records as you learn. With word games, quick tests, and fun challenges, learning becomes pure entertainment. OVER 30 LANGUAGES TO EXPLORE iPolyglot now supports more than 60 languages, including: Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Māori, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Welsh. START YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY Thousands of people already use iPolyglot to speak more confidently every day. Now it’s your turn. Download iPolyglot and see how easy and fun language learning can be. Don’t just study a language — live it! __________________________________ Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/languagecoachterms

Screenshots

Breakthrough! Visual Novel4 screens
iPolyglot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPolyglot at 4.7 against Breakthrough! Visual Novel's 3.7. iPolyglot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (106 vs 3). Breakthrough! Visual Novel's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Breakthrough! Visual Novel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iPolyglot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPolyglot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPolyglot has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Breakthrough! Visual Novel's written reviews are positive against 79% of iPolyglot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Breakthrough! Visual Novel versus iPolyglot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakthrough! Visual NoveliPolyglot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3106 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size732 MB95 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEric DingiPolyglot

Customer experience

Breakthrough! Visual Novel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iPolyglot

All ratings106 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Breakthrough! Visual Novel

One-time3
  • Character Pack$4.99
  • Yuri - Story Pack$7.99
  • Jose - Story Pack$7.99
18 purchases

iPolyglot

Subscriptions17
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Speak Russian Language7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Speak German Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Italian Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak English Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak Spanish Fluently7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Speak French Language7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Language Coach Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$99.99

Questions

Is Breakthrough! Visual Novel free?
Breakthrough! Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPolyglot free?
iPolyglot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breakthrough! Visual Novel or iPolyglot?
iPolyglot is rated higher. Breakthrough! Visual Novel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iPolyglot averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.
Do Breakthrough! Visual Novel or iPolyglot have ads?
Breakthrough! Visual Novel shows ads; iPolyglot does not.

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