Comparison

Polli vs Learn German

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

Head to head
About

Polli

This app helps language learners advance beyond the basics by generating interactive stories on any topic. Users can tap on words for deeper insights and save them to their library. An optional upgrade unlocks unlimited creation, audio playback, and more.

Highlights
  • AI-generated interactive stories
  • Tap-to-learn word definitions
  • Save vocabulary to library
  • Customizable story mood and style
  • Natural-sounding audio playback (PRO)
  • Unlimited content creation (PRO)
Features
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Once you’ve learned the basics of a language, the next challenge is finding materials to reinforce what you know and expand your knowledge. Learners tend to hit a plateau and have trouble pushing their skills further. Polli solves this by allowing you to generate content on any topic in your language, controlling the mood, style, and grammar. The stories you create are interactive. Every word is tappable and savable to your Library. Anytime you’re confused about a word or expression, you can generate an insight to dive deeper into the usage. Upgrade to Polli PRO to get - Unlimited story creation - Unlimited grammar insights - Unlimited translations - Listen to your stories with high quality, natural sounding voices Sign up for a free trial to try out all the PRO features today! Polli currently offers Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French (FR/QC), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (PT/BR), Romanian, Russian, Spanish (MX/EU), Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian. More coming soon! Let us know which language you’d like to use with Polli. Privacy Policy: https://getpolli.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://getpolli.com/terms-of-service

About

Learn German

Master German from A1 to C2 with engaging stories and interactive tools. Features include tap-to-translate, grammar highlighting, professional audio, and progress tracking. Perfect for self-learners aiming for fluency.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-translate with grammar highlighting
  • CEFR level-based stories (A1-C2)
  • Grammar color-coding
  • Professional native speaker audio
  • Comprehensive quizzes
  • Offline reading
  • Progress analytics
Features
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Learn German A1–C2 with Stories to Read & Listen: – Tap-to-translate: Tap any word for instant translations with grammar highlighting. – 6 CEFR Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 carefully crafted stories. – Smart Vocabulary: Color-coded grammar, gender tables, and flashcards. – Professional Audio: Multiple native speakers, adjustable playback speeds, and auto-scroll. – Comprehensive Quizzes: Test comprehension and track your learning progress. – Adjustable font sizes. – Light / Dark / Eye Comfort Mode. Unique Features – Grammar Color-Coding – Visually learn articles, verbs, and word types. – Offline Reading – Smart caching for learning anywhere, anytime. – Progress Analytics – Daily goals, streaks, and detailed statistics. – Personal Dictionary – Save words with translations, examples, and notes. – Sentence Translation Practice – Master context and natural expressions. – Complete Story Vocabulary – Access full vocabulary for every story. Immersive Audio Experience – Multiple German voices (male and female) – Adjustable speed (0.5x – 2x) – Audio-text synchronization (sentence and word level) – Auto-scroll Track Your Success – Daily and weekly learning goals with reminders – Words learned counter – Stories completed tracker – Time-spent analytics – Liked stories library – Personalized learning insights 12 Interface Languages Learn German in your native language for deeper understanding. Perfect for self-learners, students, and anyone serious about mastering German. Start your German journey today – download Magellanister and experience the natural way to fluency. --- Privacy Policy: https://magellanister.netlify.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://magellanister.netlify.app/terms/

Screenshots

Polli4 screens
Learn German4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polli at none against Learn German's shown. Polli also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Polli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Learn German sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Polli against 5.0 for Learn German. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polli ships an update every 5 days, Learn German every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Polli versus Learn German: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolliLearn German
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnApps, LLCMarat Melnyk

Customer experience

Polli

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn German

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Polli

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Learn German

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Semi-Annual7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Polli free?
Polli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn German free?
Learn German is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polli or Learn German?
Polli and Learn German are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Polli or Learn German have ads?
Learn German shows ads; Polli does not.
Which is updated more often, Polli or Learn German?
Polli ships an update every 5 days, and Learn German every 3 months. Most recently, Polli was updated on June 1, 2026 and Learn German on September 10, 2026.

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