Input vs Read Languages
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Input
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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 A1βB1 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. Whatβs 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/
Read Languages
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One story a day, written exactly for you. Contos writes you a fresh story every single day β in sixteen languages, from Spanish and French to Japanese and Korean β calibrated to your level: around 75% words you already know, with new vocabulary introduced in context β comprehensible, but always stretching you. HOW IT WORKS β’ Choose from sixteen languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese β’ A three-minute placement reading calibrates your starting level β’ Each day Contos writes a brand-new story at your level +1, leaning into the topics you love β’ Tap any word for an instant gloss; tap again to mark it known β’ Rate each story and tomorrow's recalibrates β level, length and new-word pace β’ A mini-lesson after every story explains the grammar you just read in the wild BUILT FOR MEMORY β’ Save any word as a smart flashcard with spaced repetition β’ Watch your vocabulary pass 100, 500, 1,000 words with milestones along the way β’ Streaks, reading-time achievements and a CEFR journey trail keep you showing up WHY READING WORKS Language sticks when you read things you mostly understand β comprehensible input. Contos holds you at the sweet spot linguists call i+1: easy enough to enjoy, hard enough to grow. No drills, no gimmicks: real reading, every day. CONTOS PREMIUM Your daily personalised story, mini-lessons and flashcards are unlocked by a subscription β pay monthly, or save with an annual plan. New subscribers get their first 3 days free; the trial becomes a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Input at none against Read Languages's shown. Read 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
Both are free to download. Input sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Read Languages sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Input | Read Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yauheni Surma | Jake Harris |
In-app purchases
Input
- 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
Read Languages
- Contos Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
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