Comparison

Learn Filipino (Tagalog) vs PolyChat

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

Head to head
About

Learn Filipino (Tagalog)

Learn essential Filipino words and phrases for everyday conversations. This app uses a fun, game-based approach with native speaker audio and visual aids to help you speak confidently and make friends.

Highlights
  • Essential phrases for conversation
  • Game-based learning
  • Native speaker audio
  • Visual learning aids
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Offline access
Features
Read full description

Start speaking a new language instantly. With uTalk Classic, learn the essential words and phrases you need to get talking, build confidence and make friends wherever you go. Over 30 million people worldwide have used uTalk's award-winning method - developed over 25 years - to learn a new language. It's simple, fun, with immediate results… and now it has a shiny new look and improved games to make your learning even more rewarding. uTalk Classic is: • Motivating - enjoying something is the best way to stick at it. uTalk Classic's games are designed to be fun and addictive, so you actually want to keep learning. • Authentic - we source native speakers and translators to bring you all the content in uTalk Classic, ensuring you're learning to speak just like a local. • Smart - intelligent software knows what you're good at (and where you need more help), uniquely tailoring the games to your individual level. • Perfect for pronunciation - record yourself as you practise speaking the language for yourself. You can do this as many times as you like to perfect your accent. • Visual - our beautiful pictures link words with images to accelerate how your brain learns, using visual recall to help you remember your new language. • Practical - uTalk Classic teaches you words and phrases you'll actually need with nine beginner topics: first words, food and drink, colours, numbers, parts of the body, telling the time, shopping, phrases and countries. • Portable - use uTalk Classic offline anywhere in the world, with no risk of racking up any nasty roaming charges when you're abroad.

About

PolyChat

Master new languages with interactive lessons, engaging games, and an AI chat tutor. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversation with a powerful translator and conjugation tools. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Gamified vocabulary challenges
  • AI chat tutor
  • Real-time translator
  • Verb conjugator
  • Progress tracking
Features
Read full description

PolyChat is the leading language learning app for iOS, designed to take you from beginner to fluency with interactive lessons, games, AI chat tools, vocabulary exercises, translation tools, and conversation practice. Learn English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Croatian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Albanian with over 5,000 lessons per language. PolyChat is the only app that combines structured lessons with custom lessons, giving you the power to learn exactly what you want, anytime you want. Whether you are learning for travel, work, school, ESL study, or personal growth, PolyChat helps you speak confidently faster than traditional apps. Why PolyChat? • 5,000+ lessons per language from beginner to mastery (CEFR A1–C2) • Placement test to match you with lessons for your level • Unlimited custom lessons • AI chat tutor for conversation practice • Vocabulary games and roleplay challenges • Built-in translator and conjugation challenges • Progress tracker for words, phrases, and verbs • Designed for beginners through advanced speakers • Free to start learning today Master Languages With Structured Lessons PolyChat includes thousands of lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, verbs, conjugation, pronunciation, listening, reading, and speaking skills. Practice beginner lessons, verb drills, grammar exercises, translation practice, listening activities, and roleplay conversations designed to build fluency naturally. Vocabulary modules, phrase matching games, and timed challenges help reinforce what you learn while keeping lessons fun and engaging. Our lesson map makes it easy to stay motivated and track your progress. Unlimited Custom Lessons PolyChat is the only app that lets you generate fully customized language lessons instantly with AI. Create lessons for: • Business English conversation • German travel phrases • Portuguese vocabulary for soccer • Dutch grammar exercises • French slang • Spanish roleplay scenarios • ESL speaking practice • And almost anything else you can imagine Just create your own lesson in seconds and make language learning limitless. AI Chat Tutor and Conversation Practice Practice speaking naturally with your personal AI tutor. PolyChat's AI chat helps you: • Improve conversation skills • Learn useful phrases and vocabulary • Get corrections instantly • Practice realistic situations through interactive roleplay From beginner conversation to advanced discussion, PolyChat adapts to your level. PolyChat also includes powerful language tools such as an instant translator with examples and alternatives, vocabulary and conjugation timed challenges, and exercises with spaced repetition review. Everything works together in one app to help you learn faster and remember more. LEARN THROUGH GAMES AND CHALLENGES PolyChat includes: • Vocabulary games • Speaking challenges • Timed word games • XP rewards • Streaks • Leaderboards • Achievements • Daily challenges • Social learning features These features are designed to keep you motivated while building real language skills. Download PolyChat today and discover why thousands of learners are choosing the most complete language learning app for iPhone and iPad. Learn faster. Speak confidently. Master languages with PolyChat. Privacy Policy: polychatapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: polychatapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Learn Filipino (Tagalog)4 screens
PolyChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PolyChat at Free against Learn Filipino (Tagalog)'s $7.99. PolyChat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (96% vs 58%). Learn Filipino (Tagalog)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

PolyChat is free to download; Learn Filipino (Tagalog) costs $7.99 up front. PolyChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Learn Filipino (Tagalog) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PolyChat has 188 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Learn Filipino (Tagalog)'s written reviews are positive against 96% of PolyChat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Filipino (Tagalog) ships an update every 11 months, PolyChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Learn Filipino (Tagalog) versus PolyChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Filipino (Tagalog)PolyChat
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews95.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB88 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEuroTalkApplied AI

Customer experience

Learn Filipino (Tagalog)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

PolyChat

All ratings188 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.4%

Bugs and requests

Learn Filipino (Tagalog)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PolyChat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • ChatGPT not functioning (Pro subscription issue)
  • Pro subscription not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add writing exercises
  • Ability to open a lesson at any level
  • More lessons for total beginners

In-app purchases

None

Learn Filipino (Tagalog)

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

PolyChat

Subscriptions2
  • Polychat Plus Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Polychat Plus7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time7
  • Weekend Getaway$0.99
  • Regional Excursion$4.99
  • Road Trip$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Cross Country Adventure$19.99
  • Globetrotter Grand Tour$49.99
  • Space Odyssey$99.99
  • PolyChat Plus — Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Learn Filipino (Tagalog) free?
Learn Filipino (Tagalog) costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolyChat free?
PolyChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Filipino (Tagalog) or PolyChat?
PolyChat is rated higher. Learn Filipino (Tagalog) averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PolyChat averages 4.9 from 188 ratings.
Do Learn Filipino (Tagalog) or PolyChat have ads?
PolyChat shows ads; Learn Filipino (Tagalog) does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Filipino (Tagalog) or PolyChat?
Learn Filipino (Tagalog) ships an update every 11 months, and PolyChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Learn Filipino (Tagalog) was updated on September 4, 2026 and PolyChat on September 29, 2026.

Other comparisons