Word Link vs PolyglotGym
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Link
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Our app is an essential learning tool when learning a new language. By utilizing techniques that Nelson Dellis "The National Memory Champion" recommends, you will learn a new language faster than ever. So join us and become an expert in no time.
PolyglotGym
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Learn a new language the structured way - from your first words to real, confident fluency. PolyglotGym gives you proper CEFR-graded courses (A1 to C2), a grammar reference, a vocabulary trainer, and a built-in dictionary for 90+ languages, all in one app. Start instantly as a guest. No account, no paywall to begin. WHAT YOU GET • 90+ languages, A1 to C2 Follow real level-by-level courses - German, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Icelandic and dozens more - built around the CEFR framework instead of random word lists. • Lessons that actually teach Every module mixes dialogues, reading, listening, and dozens of interactive exercise types, with natural-sounding audio so you learn how the language really sounds. • A grammar reference you'll come back to Clear, example-driven explanations for every level, written to make sense for your own language - not machine-translated - so tricky rules finally click. • A smart vocabulary trainer Build your own word lists and review them with spaced repetition. A daily review session brings back exactly what you're about to forget. • A real dictionary, built in Look up any word, see its meanings, forms, and pronunciation, and save it straight to your vocabulary in a tap. • Learn several languages at once Studying more than one? Switch between languages and keep every streak alive. • Stay motivated Streaks, XP, levels, and achievements keep you coming back - without turning learning into a grind. CULTURE, NOT JUST WORDS Examples and dialogues are grounded in real culture - the food, places, holidays, and everyday situations a native speaker would actually recognize - so you learn the language people really use, not a phrasebook caricature. START FREE Open the app and start learning as a guest right away. Create a free account whenever you want to sync your progress across your iPhone, iPad, and the web. Five minutes on the train or a full session at home - your next language is waiting. Questions or feedback? Visit polyglotgym.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Link at daily against PolyglotGym's weekly. Word Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Word Link ships an update daily, PolyglotGym weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Link | PolyglotGym |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guy Luz | Igor Polietaiev |
In-app purchases
Word Link
No in-app purchases
PolyglotGym
No in-app purchases









