Comparison

Polli vs Hlingo

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

Hlingo

Features
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Learn languages naturally with AI-powered speaking practice, smart vocabulary training, listening exercises, and real conversations designed to improve fluency faster. Hlingo adapts to your level and helps you build confidence through interactive lessons and personalized learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.hlingo.com/privacy

Screenshots

Polli4 screens
Hlingo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Polli and Hlingo 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. Polli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hlingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Polli versus Hlingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolliHlingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnApps, LLCarton gashi

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
2 purchases

Hlingo

Subscriptions2
  • Hlingo Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Hlingo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

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

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