Gold List vs Hyperpolyglot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gold List
This app uses scientific spaced repetition and distillation methods to help you retain information long-term. It's designed to combat the "memorize and forget" cycle by letting your brain process information naturally, focusing on what you've forgotten.
- Spaced repetition learning
- Distillation method for retention
- Unlimited notebooks
- Smart cycle tracking
- AI translation
- AI sentence generator
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The ultimate vocabulary notebook for SAT, GRE, language learning, and general studies. Tired of the "memorize and forget" cycle? Do you spend hours on flashcards only to blank out during an exam or conversation? The problem isn't your memory; it's your method. Don't force your brain to memorize. Let it process information naturally. GoldList is the first app designed to bring the scientific "Spaced Repetition" and "Distillation" methods to your digital life, focusing specifically on long-term retention. WHY TRADITIONAL METHODS FAIL Standard flashcards often force you to review the same words repeatedly, creating a false sense of mastery in your Short-Term Memory. Once the exam is over, the information fades. The GoldList method lets information "rest" for at least 2 weeks. When you return, you only review what you've naturally forgotten. This ensures true, sustainable learning. USE CASES Exam Prep: Master complex vocabulary for SAT, GRE, or ACT without stress. Language Learning: Build a solid foundation in Spanish, French, German, or any new language. General Notes: Organize knowledge for any subject effectively. HOW IT WORKS Headlist: Write down the words or notes you want to learn. Rest: Let the list sit for at least 2 weeks. Do not review it. (Your brain processes this in the background). Distill: Return to the list. You will naturally remember about 30%. Only copy the forgotten 70% into a new, shorter list. Repeat: Continue this cycle until the information is permanently stored in your long-term memory. KEY FEATURES Unlimited Notebooks: Separate your Spanish vocabulary from your Biology notes. Smart Tracking: The app tracks the 2-week cycles for you and notifies you when it's time to distill. GoldList requires an active subscription or a free 3-day trial to access its features, including unlimited word additions, unlimited notebooks, AI translation, and the AI sentence generator. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Unlock the true potential of your memory. Privacy Policy: https://learned-trollius-e3f.notion.site/Gold-List-Privacy-Policy-37a72e55921f80c2b341e4d84a3f2cf5 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hyperpolyglot
This app transforms any sentence you type into a personalized flashcard for learning over 30 languages. It uses AI to translate, generate natural pronunciation with adjustable speech styles, and offers various practice modes like active recall and spaced repetition. Track your progress and maintain consistency with streak tracking.
- Generate phrases in 30+ languages
- Native-sounding AI voices
- Adjustable speech styles
- Active Recall and Spaced Repetition modes
- Hands-free playlist practice
- Streak tracking and progress stats
- Privacy-first microphone usage
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Turn any sentence into a personal flashcard in 55 languages, with translation, natural audio and active-recall practice. Privacy Policy: https://hyperpolyglot.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://hyperpolyglot.app/en/terms
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Verdict
Gold List and Hyperpolyglot both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Hyperpolyglot's written reviews are positive against 36% of Gold List's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Gold List sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hyperpolyglot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gold List against 4.6 for Hyperpolyglot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Gold List's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hyperpolyglot's.
Gold List ships an update every 3 weeks, Hyperpolyglot every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Gold List | Hyperpolyglot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (252 ratings) — better | 4.6 (93 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 93 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recep Can Akdemir | TIMOTHEE JEAN LEGER ESPERANDIEU |
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In-app purchases
Gold List
- Gold List Method Weekly$4.997 Days
- Gold List Monthly$9.991 Month
- Gold List Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Gold List Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Gold List Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Gold List Method Yearly$49.991 Year
Hyperpolyglot
- Hyperpolyglot Pro$9.997 Days
- Hyperpolyglot Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Hyperpolyglot Pro1 Year trial$89.991 Year
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