# LingQ | Learn Languages vs PolyPod

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LingQ | Learn Languages at 10K against PolyPod's 5. LingQ | Learn Languages also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). PolyPod's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingQ | Learn Languages sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and PolyPod sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 LingQ | Learn Languages against 4.8 for PolyPod. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LingQ | Learn Languages has 10K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of LingQ | Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 100% of PolyPod's.

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, PolyPod every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | PolyPod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypod/id6747622986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [scott saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822064034) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn languages naturally by reading and listening to real content. Expand your vocabulary and improve comprehension with interactive tools and AI-powered features. Supports over 50 languages and offers a global community for support.

**Highlights:** Massive content library, Import your own content, Interactive reader with word definitions, AI-powered learning tools, Progress tracking, Offline learning, Community support and tutoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $101.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $109.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Yearly | $269.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for reading and listening practice
- 👍 Customizable content and learning experience
- 🚀 Efficient vocabulary acquisition
- 👍 Helpful for improving comprehension and fluency
- 👍 Engaging and enjoyable way to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with sync and performance issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Limited free version functionality
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🤔 Inconsistent quality of translations and definitions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Incorrect translations and definitions
- Unreliable streak tracking and progress reporting

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better sync and performance across devices
- More content and language options
- Enhanced vocabulary management and review tools
- Affordable subscription plans


### PolyPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypod/id6747622986)

Learn languages by listening to podcasts with this app. It tracks your listening time, helps you build habits, and visualizes your progress. Features include adjustable playback speed, episode transcription, and achievement earning.

**Highlights:** Automatic listening time tracking, Daily listening goals, Progress visualization (streaks, hours), Podcast tagging and organization, Adjustable playback speed, On-device episode transcription, Achievement system for habit building

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

LingQ | Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PolyPod free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LingQ | Learn Languages or PolyPod?

PolyPod is rated higher. LingQ | Learn Languages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while PolyPod averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do LingQ | Learn Languages or PolyPod have ads?

Neither LingQ | Learn Languages nor PolyPod shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LingQ | Learn Languages or PolyPod?

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, and PolyPod every 4 weeks. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on October 15, 2026 and PolyPod on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*