Comparison

Input vs Read & Learn Languages

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

Head to head
About

Input

Features
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Start understanding Polish naturally β€” through stories, dialogues, and real-life context. Our approach is based on the comprehensible input method β€” the brain absorbs language much more easily when you hear understandable speech in real situations. Instead of boring exercises: β€’ audio podcasts for A1–B1 learners β€’ real-life stories and dialogues β€’ AI conversations after listening β€’ word and phrase translations with examples β€’ listening comprehension practice β€’ gradual exposure to natural Polish β€’ learning without overwhelming grammar This app helps you not just study the language, but start feeling it. You naturally get used to structures, expressions, and phrases inside real context β€” the same way language is acquired in real life. What’s inside Podcasts for learning Polish Listen to stories and dialogues adapted to your level. New words are explained through context, not dry definitions. AI Practice After each podcast, you can discuss what you heard with AI β€” by text or voice. This helps you start speaking and using new phrases faster. Neuro Lessons Lessons based on a neuroscience-inspired method that helps you understand language structure through logic and comparison with your native language. Word & Phrase Translations Tap unfamiliar words and get: β€’ translations β€’ explanations β€’ usage examples β€’ similar phrases Natural Language Acquisition The more understandable content you listen to, the more naturally your brain starts recognizing the language. Progress Tracking Continue listening where you left off and track your learning activity. Who this app is for β€’ beginners β€’ people tired of memorization β€’ learners struggling with listening comprehension β€’ anyone who wants to speak naturally β€’ podcast and content-based learning lovers Start understanding Polish naturally Listen. Understand. Absorb. Speak. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Read & Learn Languages

Features
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Learn a language by binge-reading stories you can't put down. Contos is a library of serialized micro-fiction written for language learners β€” cosy mysteries, romances, crime and everyday sci-fi, in seventeen languages, written exactly at your level. Every chapter takes about five minutes, ends on a cliffhanger, and quietly teaches you the language you're learning. A WHOLE LIBRARY AT YOUR LEVEL β€’ Hundreds of stories across dozens of series β€” romance, mystery, crime, sci-fi, comedy and family drama β€’ Written for learners at every level, A1 to B2: you'll understand it from chapter one β€’ New stories land in the library every week β€’ Read stories for free. READ LIKE A NATIVE, LEARN LIKE A READER β€’ Tap any word for an instant translation β€’ Tap a phrase to translate the whole thing in context β€’ Save words and phrases as flashcards with spaced repetition built in PLUS: A STORY WRITTEN JUST FOR YOU, EVERY DAY β€’ Contos writes you a fresh personal story daily β€” your level, your interests, your pace β€’ Around 75% words you already know, with new vocabulary introduced in context β€’ Rate each story and tomorrow's recalibrates WATCH YOURSELF IMPROVE β€’ Vocabulary milestones: 100, 500, 1,000 words and beyond β€’ Streaks and reading-time achievements keep you showing up β€’ Level up from A1 to B2 by reading, not by drilling SEVENTEEN LANGUAGES Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, English, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin Chinese β€” with translations in your own language. WHY READING WORKS Languages aren't memorised β€” they're absorbed. Comprehensible input (reading you mostly understand, with just enough new) is how vocabulary actually sticks. Contos keeps you at that sweet spot chapter after chapter, because you'll always want to know what happens next. CONTOS PREMIUM The first chapters of every series are free. Contos Premium unlocks every chapter of every series, plus your daily personalised story and unlimited flashcards β€” pay monthly, or save with an annual plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews for the same period (monthly or yearly, depending on your plan) unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings β†’ Subscriptions. Your progress is saved to your account with Sign in with Apple. Terms of Use: https://contosapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Input4 screens
Read & Learn Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Input at none against Read & Learn Languages's shown. Read & Learn Languages's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Input sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Read & Learn Languages sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Input versus Read & Learn Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInputRead & Learn Languages
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYauheni SurmaJake Harris

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Input

Subscriptions8
  • Basic (monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Conversational (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Fluent (Monthly)$14.991 Month
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  • Pro (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • Basic (6-Month)$39.996 Months
  • Conversational (6-Month)$49.996 Months
  • Fluent (6-Month)$79.996 Months
  • Pro (6-Month)$129.996 Months
1 purchases

Read & Learn Languages

Subscriptions1
  • Contos Premium Monthly$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Input free?
Input is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read & Learn Languages free?
Read & Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Input or Read & Learn Languages have ads?
Read & Learn Languages shows ads; Input does not.

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