Comparison

iPolyglot vs Lingo Times

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

Head to head
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://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lingo Times

Features
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Build a more advanced vocabulary through real news. Lingo Times helps you go beyond basic phrases by reading about the world in the language you’re learning. News introduces the kinds of words that show up in real conversations, articles, interviews, school, work, and travel: politics, culture, business, sports, technology, and everyday life. Instead of memorizing vocabulary in isolation, you see words used in context. Tap what you don’t know, save useful words, and review them over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iPolyglot4 screens
Lingo Times4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lingo Times at 15.1 against iPolyglot's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. iPolyglot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lingo Times sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPolyglot ships an update every 11 days, Lingo Times every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPolyglot versus Lingo Times: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPolyglotLingo Times
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperiPolyglotNeomoto

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Lingo Times

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is iPolyglot free?
iPolyglot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingo Times free?
Lingo Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPolyglot or Lingo Times have ads?
Neither iPolyglot nor Lingo Times shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPolyglot or Lingo Times?
iPolyglot ships an update every 11 days, and Lingo Times every 6 days. Most recently, iPolyglot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lingo Times on October 28, 2026.

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