Comparison

Polli vs Hear It, Learn It

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

Hear It, Learn It

Features
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【Just Released! (Dec 2025)】 Turn "Dead Time" into "Head Time." Stop wasting your commute, gym sessions, or chores. "Hear It, Learn It" transforms your idle time into powerful study sessions with hands-free audio flashcards. Don't just read—listen and master. 【Why You'll Love It】 1. 100% Hands-Free Learning Designed for drivers and multitaskers. The Auto-Study Mode plays questions and answers automatically. Keep your eyes on the road and your phone in your pocket. 2. Start Instantly (No Sign-Up) No account creation needed. Just download and learn. 3. Create Audio Cards Your Way ・Voice Recording: Record your own voice or a friend's. ・Instant TTS: Use high-quality Text-to-Speech for vocab or long text. ・CSV Import: Power user? Upload massive lists via CSV instantly. 4. Smart Sleep Timer Perfect for bedtime. Set the app to stop after 10 minutes or 20 cards, so you can drift off while learning. 5. Listen with Your Music: Play audio cards seamlessly over your favorite background music. 6. Visualize Your Progress Filter cards by "Star Rating" or "Checkmarks" to focus only on what you don't know. Customize the UI colors and backgrounds to match your style. 【Perfect For】 ・Commuters (Drive & Study) ・Language Learners (Pronunciation & Listening) ・Students cramming for exams ・Busy professionals 【Upgrade to Premium】 Unlock unlimited Decks & Flashcards, remove ads, and enjoy 100% focused, distraction-free learning. Download FREE now and turn listening into learning!

Screenshots

Polli4 screens
Hear It, Learn It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polli at none against Hear It, Learn It's shown. Polli also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Hear It, Learn It's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price 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 Hear It, Learn It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polli ships an update every 5 days, Hear It, Learn It daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Polli versus Hear It, Learn It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolliHear It, Learn It
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnApps, LLCmipoiApp

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
1 purchases

Hear It, Learn It

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Polli free?
Polli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hear It, Learn It free?
Hear It, Learn It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polli or Hear It, Learn It have ads?
Hear It, Learn It shows ads; Polli does not.
Which is updated more often, Polli or Hear It, Learn It?
Polli ships an update every 5 days, and Hear It, Learn It daily. Most recently, Polli was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hear It, Learn It on October 30, 2026.

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