Comparison

Write It! vs Polly AI

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

Head to head
About

Write It!

This app teaches you to write Japanese, Korean, and other languages with real handwriting recognition. It provides stroke-by-stroke guidance and instant feedback to help you master characters and vocabulary. Practice offline and build authentic writing fluency.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition with stroke correction
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance for correct order
  • Practice thousands of words and vocabulary
  • Supports 10 complete writing systems
  • Offline practice mode
  • Instant feedback on every stroke
Features
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Finally, an app that teaches you to WRITE Japanese, Korean, and more, not just recognize characters. Most language apps teach you to read. Write It! teaches you to produce characters from memory with real handwriting recognition that corrects your stroke order in real-time. This is the skill that actually sticks. WHY WRITE IT! WORKS Real Handwriting Recognition Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with instant feedback on every stroke. Our technology detects your handwriting and corrects mistakes before bad habits form. Stroke-by-Stroke Guidance Learn the correct stroke order that native writers use. Whether you're mastering hiragana, katakana, kanji, hangul, or any of our multiple writing systems, you'll learn the authentic way. Thousands of Words Available Move beyond alphabets to practical vocabulary. Write complete words and build real writing fluency, not just alphabet recognition. Works Offline Practice anywhere without WiFi. Your progress syncs when you're back online. 10 COMPLETE WRITING SYSTEMS Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Master all 92 kana characters plus essential kanji with proper stroke order and pronunciation. Korean: Complete Hangul Alphabet From basic consonants to complex syllable blocks, learn the systematic beauty of hangul. Chinese: Essential Characters and Radicals Build your character foundation with guided practice. Plus: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Thai, English, and yes, even Klingon for the adventurous. WHO WRITE IT! IS FOR • Japanese learners starting with hiragana and katakana • Korean learners mastering hangul for K-drama immersion • JLPT, TOPIK, or HSK test preparation • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with family languages • Language enthusiasts building authentic writing skills WHAT MAKES WRITE IT! DIFFERENT Most apps teach passive recognition, you can read, but you can't write. Write It! builds active production through deliberate handwriting practice. The difference is like watching someone swim versus swimming yourself. Our recognition technology provides immediate correction on every stroke, so you develop proper muscle memory from day one. No paper wasted. No wondering if you're doing it right. Just clear, immediate feedback that builds confidence. Perfect for beginners starting from zero or advanced learners refining their technique. Start writing your first characters in minutes. Download Write It! now and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to authentic writing fluency starts here. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Polly AI

Features
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Years of vocabulary apps and you still freeze when it's time to talk? That is exactly what Polly fixes. Polly is your personal AI language tutor. From day one you hold real conversations in everyday situations: order at a cafe, ask for directions, talk about your day. Polly listens, answers naturally, has endless patience, and adapts to your level, from A1 to C1. No awkward moments, no fear of mistakes: just talk. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a scene or create your own lesson • Speak freely, Polly understands you even with mistakes and an accent • The coach helps you in your language when you get stuck • After every conversation you get feedback and new vocabulary YOUR COACH Need a hint? The coach suggests fitting replies, explains grammar, and corrects pronunciation, word choice, and structure, right inside the conversation. VOCABULARY THAT STICKS New words from your conversations land in the vocabulary trainer automatically, with full sentences, read-aloud, and smart spaced repetition in both directions. YOUR PROGRESS Daily goals, streaks, and XP keep you going. All progress is stored safely and survives switching devices. LANGUAGES Learn Spanish, English, or German. The app is available in German, English, and Spanish. SUBSCRIPTION Polly is a subscription with a monthly conversation quota (4, 10, or 30 hours). Yearly plans include a free trial. Billing runs through your Apple account and renews automatically until you cancel. Privacy Policy: https://pollytutor.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write It!4 screens
Polly AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polly AI at none against Write It!'s shown. Write It!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Write It! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Polly AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! ships an update every 5 days, Polly AI every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Write It! versus Polly AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It!Polly AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungMarc Sigmund

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It!

Subscriptions2
  • Write It! Pro$9.991 Month
  • Write It! Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Polly AI

Subscriptions6
  • Casual (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • School (Monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Language Exchange (Monthly)$69.991 Month
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  • Casual (Yearly)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • School (Yearly)3 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Language Exchange (Yearly)3 Days trial$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polly AI free?
Polly AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write It! or Polly AI have ads?
Write It! shows ads; Polly AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! or Polly AI?
Write It! ships an update every 5 days, and Polly AI every 10 days. Most recently, Write It! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Polly AI on October 10, 2026.

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