Comparison

Memoka vs Polyglob

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

Head to head
About

Memoka

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Memoka is the perfect app to learn Japanese, using a proven method: flashcards. Every item is shown at the right time, following a logical order designed for natural, lasting progress. 5,000 learning items Hiragana, katakana, kanji, and vocabulary — 5,000 carefully selected items to take you from zero to a solid level in Japanese. Flashcards & spaced repetition Every review is a flashcard. The spaced-repetition system makes sure you study each item at exactly the right moment — just before you'd forget it. And if life gets in the way, Memoka won't punish you for it: the app intelligently adjusts your review queue so you never come back to an overwhelming pile. Your pace is always respected. A logical learning order Memoka follows a structured path: hiragana and katakana first, then kanji and vocabulary in a progressive sequence. No artificial memorisation of kun yomi and on yomi readings — you learn kanji through real words, the natural way. Every writing system covered Memoka covers the full Japanese writing system: • Hiragana & Katakana — the core syllabaries • Kanji — essential characters, learned naturally through vocabulary • Vocabulary — everyday words in meaningful contexts Themed playlists Explore over 25 playlists organised by topic: Food, Animals, Travel, Family, Science, and much more. Learn vocabulary that's actually useful in the contexts that matter to you. Track your progress See exactly where you stand for every item: Unknown, Learning, Known, or Mastered. Stay motivated and watch your progress grow day by day. Free, with optional Memoka Plus Start for free and access a wide catalogue of learning items at no cost. Memoka Plus unlocks even more content and features to go further — with a 7-day free trial, no commitment required. Available in 5 languages The interface is fully translated into English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean. Start today — just a few minutes a day is all it takes to make real progress in Japanese with Memoka. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://memoka.app/terms https://memoka.app/privacy

About

Polyglob

Engage in daily language practice through bite-sized, real-life lessons. Master new vocabulary and grammar with interactive quizzes, flashcards, and cultural insights. Build a consistent learning habit and track your progress with engaging activities.

Highlights
  • Short, real-life story and dialogue lessons
  • Audio for listening comprehension
  • Typed quizzes with feedback
  • Flashcards from lessons
  • Grammar and culture cheatsheets
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Trophy World rewards
Features
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Polyglob is a language course built around tiny real-life lessons and active review. Start a free course, then come back to short story/dialogue lessons with audio, typed quizzes, flashcards, quick-reference cheatsheets, culture articles, custom creations, and weekly recaps. Each lesson focuses on one everyday situation, like ordering, greetings, directions, travel, workplace small talk, or polite requests. Read or listen, check translations and pronunciation notes, then practice what you learned with cards, quizzes, and quick games. What you can do in Polyglob: - Learn with short beginner-friendly story and dialogue lessons - Listen to lesson audio and review useful phrases - Take typed quizzes with translations nearby - See quiz feedback on what went well and what to improve - Study flashcards created from your lessons - Open a course cheatsheet for grammar, phrases, and cultural tips - Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard for custom lessons - Create custom articles - Build a daily streak through lessons, articles, flashcards, quizzes, and games - Earn blue stars from quizzes and spend them on language treasures in Trophy World Polyglob supports courses including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Italian, and German. Start free, then subscribe for more weekly lessons, culture articles, and the ability to tune their difficulty. Terms of Use: https://polyglob.com/terms

Screenshots

Memoka4 screens
Polyglob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Polyglob at every 3 days against Memoka's every 9 days. Polyglob also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memoka sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Polyglob sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memoka ships an update every 9 days, Polyglob every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Memoka versus Polyglob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemokaPolyglob
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas JAVEDMikan Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Memoka

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
11 purchases

Polyglob

Subscriptions10
  • Learn Thai Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn Japanese Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn Chinese Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
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  • Learn Italian Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn Korean Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn Spanish Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn French Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Learn German Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Polyglob Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Polyglob Plus Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3 Creation Credits$2.99

Questions

Is Memoka free?
Memoka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyglob free?
Polyglob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memoka or Polyglob have ads?
Neither Memoka nor Polyglob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memoka or Polyglob?
Memoka ships an update every 9 days, and Polyglob every 3 days. Most recently, Memoka was updated on October 17, 2026 and Polyglob on October 12, 2026.

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