TransLearn vs PolyglotGym
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TransLearn
This app helps you learn new languages by translating words and phrases as you read. It uses smart notifications to reinforce vocabulary passively, making language acquisition seamless. Ideal for students, travelers, or anyone curious about languages.
- 243 Languages supported
- Smart passive vocabulary learning
- In-app translation while reading
- Progress tracking
- Daily vocabulary push notifications
- User-friendly interface
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Embark on a journey across 243 languages with TransLearn, the ultimate tool for language enthusiasts and learners alike. Instantly translate words and phrases while reading books, articles, or notes — and let the app do the rest with smart, passive learning. TransLearn saves every word you tap and gently reinforces your vocabulary through daily push notifications, helping you absorb new language without interrupting your flow. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or simply curious about languages, TransLearn keeps you engaged, reading, and steadily progressing. Key Features: • 243 Languages – Unmatched language coverage for real-time translations. • Smart Push Notifications – Passive learning via daily vocab pushes, not just reminders. • Book & Text Reader – Instantly translate while reading books or imported content. • User-Friendly Interface – Save words, track your progress, and build language habits with ease. TransLearn fits perfectly into any learning style — active or passive — making it easy to build habits and reach your language goals faster. Download now and explore the world, one word at a time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PolyglotGym
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Learn a new language the structured way - from your first words to real, confident fluency. PolyglotGym gives you proper CEFR-graded courses (A1 to C2), a grammar reference, a vocabulary trainer, and a built-in dictionary for 90+ languages, all in one app. Start instantly as a guest. No account, no paywall to begin. WHAT YOU GET • 90+ languages, A1 to C2 Follow real level-by-level courses - German, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Icelandic and dozens more - built around the CEFR framework instead of random word lists. • Lessons that actually teach Every module mixes dialogues, reading, listening, and dozens of interactive exercise types, with natural-sounding audio so you learn how the language really sounds. • A grammar reference you'll come back to Clear, example-driven explanations for every level, written to make sense for your own language - not machine-translated - so tricky rules finally click. • A smart vocabulary trainer Build your own word lists and review them with spaced repetition. A daily review session brings back exactly what you're about to forget. • A real dictionary, built in Look up any word, see its meanings, forms, and pronunciation, and save it straight to your vocabulary in a tap. • Learn several languages at once Studying more than one? Switch between languages and keep every streak alive. • Stay motivated Streaks, XP, levels, and achievements keep you coming back - without turning learning into a grind. CULTURE, NOT JUST WORDS Examples and dialogues are grounded in real culture - the food, places, holidays, and everyday situations a native speaker would actually recognize - so you learn the language people really use, not a phrasebook caricature. START FREE Open the app and start learning as a guest right away. Create a free account whenever you want to sync your progress across your iPhone, iPad, and the web. Five minutes on the train or a full session at home - your next language is waiting. Questions or feedback? Visit polyglotgym.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PolyglotGym at none against TransLearn's 2. TransLearn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. TransLearn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PolyglotGym asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TransLearn | PolyglotGym |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coiner.Cab Corp | Igor Polietaiev |
In-app purchases
TransLearn
- TransLearn Premium$4.991 Month
- TransLearn Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
PolyglotGym
No in-app purchases









