Comparison

PolyScript vs NidNoi

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

NidNoi

Learn Thai, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese through short, daily lessons. Progress through structured courses with vocabulary, reading, and grammar practice. Features flashcards, quizzes, and cultural insights to build confidence.

Highlights
  • Multiple language courses (Thai, Chinese, Japanese)
  • Step-by-step lessons and graded reading
  • Vocabulary and grammar practice
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Quizzes for comprehension and listening
  • Offline access
  • Study streaks and reminders
Features
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NidNoi helps you learn Thai, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese a little every day. “Nid Noi” (นิดหน่อย) means “a little” in Thai — and that’s the idea: short, clear lessons that build real confidence over time. Pick a course on first launch; progress for each language is saved separately, and you can switch anytime in Settings. Thai — from the alphabet to real reading • Step-by-step course across five levels (A1 through C1–C2) • Guided alphabet in small batches — stroke animation, tracing, and short quizzes • Consonant classes, vowels, and tone marks with audio and review cards • 1,600+ vocabulary words with sound-by-sound breakdowns • 150 graded reading passages and 55 everyday dialogues • Grammar units, travel phrases, and classifier practice Mandarin Chinese — HSK-aligned path • Nineteen units across five levels (HSK 1→5 path, up to ~2,500 words) • Unit 1 foundations: four tones, pinyin map, stroke-order rules, first Hanzi to trace • Classroom-style lessons: dialogue → language points → vocabulary quiz → exercises • Soft unlock so later bands open as you finish most of the previous one Japanese — JLPT-aligned path • Nineteen units across five levels (JLPT N5→N1 path, up to ~6,000+ words) • Unit 1 foundations: writing systems, full kana charts, then hiragana and katakana in small row batches • Classroom-style lessons: dialogue → culture → vocabulary → language points → reading → exercises • Furigana readings and a clearer kanji-friendly typeface Built for daily practice • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Quizzes — vocabulary, listening, and reading comprehension • Cultural photo bites woven into every course • Study streaks and optional daily reminders • Share what you’re learning as story cards • Works offline — no account required • Optional sign-in to back up progress across devices Whether you’re traveling, living abroad, or simply curious, NidNoi makes starting feel approachable — one small step at a time. More features and learning content will continue to be added over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PolyScript4 screens
NidNoi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PolyScript at 5.0 against NidNoi's 3.0. NidNoi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. NidNoi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PolyScript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyScript ships an update every 10 days, NidNoi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PolyScript versus NidNoi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyScriptNidNoi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel Michaelzhao lu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PolyScript

Subscriptions1
  • PolyScript Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

NidNoi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PolyScript free?
PolyScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NidNoi free?
NidNoi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PolyScript or NidNoi?
PolyScript is rated higher. PolyScript averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NidNoi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PolyScript or NidNoi have ads?
Neither PolyScript nor NidNoi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyScript or NidNoi?
PolyScript ships an update every 10 days, and NidNoi every 5 days. Most recently, PolyScript was updated on October 30, 2026 and NidNoi on October 31, 2026.

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