Comparison

PolyScript vs HandEnglish

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

Head to head
About

PolyScript

Master writing in nearly 80 languages with interactive lessons and instant feedback. Customize your learning experience with various modes and a vast language library. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refine their script skills.

Highlights
  • Learn letters or words
  • Instant accuracy feedback
  • Native speaker pronunciation
  • Vast library of languages
  • Customizable learning modes
  • Light/dark mode options
Features
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Unlock the World of Writing with Poly Effortlessly learn to write in nearly 80 languages! Poly is your personalized guide to mastering foreign scripts. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our app makes learning fun and engaging. Key Features Interactive Learning Modes: - Learn letters or entire words: Master the basics with letter mode or build vocabulary with word mode. - Instant feedback: Write characters and receive instant feedback on your accuracy. Easily identify and correct any mistakes. - Clear pronunciation: Listen to native speaker pronunciations and adjust the speaking voice to your preference. Customize Your Experience: - Explore a vast library of languages, from common to rare. - Learn in your preferred language for a seamless experience. - Hide or show translations to suit your learning style. - Choose between light and dark mode for comfortable learning. Perfect for students, polyglots, calligraphers, or just wanting to improve your handwriting or enjoy the relaxing effects of writing with fingertip or stylus on your device. Including Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Bangla, Basque, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Catalan, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kazakh, Khmer, Kannada, Korean, Lao, Latvian, Latin, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malayalam, Marathi, Malay, Maori, Nepali, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, Sanskrit, Scottish Gaelic, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovenian, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, Xhosa Download Poly today and embark on your journey of writing mastery! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HandEnglish

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Memorize English Vocabulary by Handwriting A total of 1,200 English nouns across 30 topics Memorize words by handwriting them. Write by looking at the word's definition, or by listening to the word. In addition to handwriting, multiple-choice quizzes and typing memorization are supported. Handwriting is supported on both iPhone and iPad (iOS 18+). You can choose the pen type and thickness. TTS voice playback is available for each language. (Please download the voices from your device's settings first.) ** Provided Vocabulary ** 1. 1200 noun words divided into 30 topics (supported in all languages) 2. 7300 words divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels (The 7300 words are only available in some languages, depending on the language setting on your device = English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Hindi, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, French, Italian) ** Features ** - Learning Language: English - Supported Devices: iPhone, iPad (iOS 16+) - App Languages: English, Korean, Japanese - Includes Ads - A network connection is required during learning.

Screenshots

PolyScript4 screens
HandEnglish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandEnglish at none against PolyScript's 1. HandEnglish also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). PolyScript's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. PolyScript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. HandEnglish asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyScript ships an update every 10 days, HandEnglish every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PolyScript versus HandEnglish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyScriptHandEnglish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel Michaelkim juyoung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PolyScript

Subscriptions1
  • PolyScript Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

HandEnglish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyScript free?
PolyScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandEnglish free?
HandEnglish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PolyScript or HandEnglish have ads?
HandEnglish shows ads; PolyScript does not.
Which is updated more often, PolyScript or HandEnglish?
PolyScript ships an update every 10 days, and HandEnglish every 3 days. Most recently, PolyScript was updated on July 30, 2026 and HandEnglish on September 10, 2026.

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