# Tutor Lily vs PolyChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyChat at 96% against Tutor Lily's 46%. PolyChat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Tutor Lily's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tutor Lily sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PolyChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PolyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Tutor Lily's written reviews are positive against 96% of PolyChat's.

Tutor Lily ships an update fortnightly, PolyChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tutor Lily | PolyChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutor-lily-ai-language-tutor/id6448189123/reviews) | **[4.9 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychat-language-learning/id6449936635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tutor Lily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683846536) | [Applied AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691066680) |

## What reviewers say

### Tutor Lily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutor-lily-ai-language-tutor/id6448189123)

Engage in natural conversations to build real language fluency. This AI tutor remembers your progress and interests, adapting sessions to your goals and mistakes. Practice real-world scenarios and receive gentle corrections for effective learning.

**Highlights:** Natural conversation practice, Personalized learning based on goals, Real-time, gentle corrections, Smart vocabulary building, Adaptive difficulty levels, Practice real-world scenarios, Pronunciation coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO $1 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual PRO Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Discount | $49.99 | per year |
| 6-Month PRO Membership | $56.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual PRO Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Discount | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Membership | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Membership | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual PRO Membership | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for language practice
- 👍 AI is personable and engaging
- 👍 Provides corrections and explanations
- 👍 Wide range of language options
- 👍 Natural sounding AI voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitches
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Hands-free mode is glitchy
- 🐛 Incorrect translations at times
- 🐛 Robotic and artificial voices

**Reported bugs**

- App settings change and can't contact support
- Recent update removed roleplay/topics
- App is buggy
- Makes users answer same questions each time
- App locked behind paywall without notice

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads for more messages
- Ability to see pre-corrected version of messages
- Add Icelandic language
- Improve hands-free mode
- More natural sounding voices


### PolyChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychat-language-learning/id6449936635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polychat Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Polychat Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Weekend Getaway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Regional Excursion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cross Country Adventure | $19.99 | one-time |
| Globetrotter Grand Tour | $49.99 | one-time |
| Space Odyssey | $99.99 | one-time |
| PolyChat Plus — Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative learning path feature
- 💡 Custom vocabulary quizzes
- 👍 Easy to understand lessons
- 💡 Build your own character
- 👍 Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No writing exercises
- 🐛 AI chat is too hard (for some)
- 🐛 Lack of level adjustment for experienced speakers
- 🐛 Lessons are a bit fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- ChatGPT not functioning (Pro subscription issue)
- Pro subscription not working

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tutor Lily free?

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

### Is PolyChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tutor Lily or PolyChat?

PolyChat is rated higher. Tutor Lily averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while PolyChat averages 4.9 from 206 ratings.

### Do Tutor Lily or PolyChat have ads?

PolyChat shows ads; Tutor Lily does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tutor Lily or PolyChat?

Tutor Lily ships an update fortnightly, and PolyChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tutor Lily was updated on October 1, 2026 and PolyChat 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.*