PolyScript vs Pretalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Learn letters or words
- Instant accuracy feedback
- Native speaker pronunciation
- Vast library of languages
- Customizable learning modes
- Light/dark mode options
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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/
Pretalk
Master a new language through engaging, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing with a friendly mascot. Track your progress, earn rewards, and connect with a global community to stay motivated.
- Bite-sized lessons
- Speaking, reading, listening, writing practice
- Mascot-guided exercises
- Progress tracking and rewards
- Global community and leaderboards
- Real-world conversation preparation
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Learn a new language — the fun way. Pretalk is the free app for learning English, Korean, Japanese, Thai and Mandarin. Build real speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills through bite-sized lessons designed to stick. Created by language learning experts, Pretalk prepares you for real-world conversations — whether you're learning for travel, school, career, connecting with loved ones, or just keeping your mind sharp. Why Pretalk? Learn with Bam. Our friendly mascot guides you through speaking, writing, and typing exercises that make practice feel like play. Track your progress. Set learning goals, build daily streaks, and earn playful rewards and achievements along the way. Stay motivated. Compete on leaderboards and learn alongside a global community of language learners. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PolyScript at 4 against Pretalk's 2. PolyScript also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. PolyScript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Pretalk sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 5.0 for PolyScript against 5.0 for Pretalk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
PolyScript ships an update every 10 days, Pretalk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | PolyScript | Pretalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Michael | HAHASAMMI LTD |
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PolyScript
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In-app purchases
PolyScript
- PolyScript Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Pretalk
- Pro$3.991 Month
- Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
- Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
