Comparison

Idioms vs Liquid Language

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

Head to head
About

Idioms

Master idioms and slang across multiple languages with engaging illustrations and smart learning algorithms. Track your progress, save favorites, and explore cultural backgrounds. Offline access makes learning convenient anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Card-based learning with definitions and history
  • Detailed explanations of cultural backgrounds
  • Save favorite idioms for review
  • Track learning progress and statistics
  • Support for six languages
  • Cartoon illustrations for enhanced memory
  • Offline learning support
Features
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Learn idioms through funny cartoon cards, in six languages. Every idiom gets its own illustration, a plain-language meaning, the story behind it and real example sentences. Flip a card, see the picture, remember the phrase. WHAT YOU GET • Cartoon cards for idioms in Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Japanese and Korean • Meaning, origin story and examples on every card • Save favorites and review them any time • Review the cards that are due • Study in sets: stop when you want, continue when you are ready • Progress and learning statistics • Illustrations are built into the app, so cards open fast and work offline FREE AND PREMIUM Free: 3 new idioms a day, up to 3 favorites, one language switch. Premium: unlimited learning, unlimited favorites, switch learning language any time. Choose a yearly or monthly subscription, or buy Premium once with the lifetime option. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://idioms-app.apps.air.build/privacy/

About

Liquid Language

Features
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Finally, a way to learn Chinese that feels less like studying and more like discovery. Stop memorizing endless vocabulary lists and start immersing yourself. Whether you love technology, ancient history, travel, or something else, you’ll receive daily stories that you can’t wait to read. Liquid Language transforms your learning journey by providing you with a constant stream of captivating stories based on your passions -- read more and supercharge your Mandarin! READ WITH CONFIDENCE Dive into any story without fear. Our intuitive in-text reading assistance is always there to help with unfamiliar characters. Get instant support for meanings, pronunciation, and context so you can stay immersed in the narrative without breaking your flow. STORIES THAT SPEAK TO YOU Forget dry, generic learner texts. Our library of stories are tailored to your interests and reading level. When you’re engaged with what you're reading, you learn faster and the habit sticks. The vocabulary you learn is relevant and memorable because it’s connected to topics you care about. Reading more is the fastest way to get better at it!

Screenshots

Idioms4 screens
Liquid Language4 screens

Verdict

The call

Idioms and Liquid Language are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Idioms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Liquid Language sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Idioms versus Liquid Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdiomsLiquid Language
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亲强 吴Paper Vector Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Idioms

Subscriptions2
  • PolyIdiom Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • PolyIdiom Premium (Yearly)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Polyidiom Lifetime Membership$9.99
3 purchases

Liquid Language

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Idioms free?
Idioms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liquid Language free?
Liquid Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idioms or Liquid Language have ads?
Neither Idioms nor Liquid Language shows ads.

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