Comparison

Swipio vs Polyglob

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

Head to head
About

Swipio

Features
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Learn vocabulary the smart way—one swipe at a time. Swipio turns language learning into a simple, effective habit. Swipe right when you know a word, left when you need more practice. Our spaced repetition system schedules reviews at the right times so you remember words long-term, without cramming. WHY SWIPIO? • Swipe-based flashcards — Fast, intuitive practice. Every word comes with at least 5 example sentences so you see how it’s used in context. • Spaced repetition — Reviews are scheduled so you see words when you’re about to forget them, helping you retain more with less effort. • Words by real-world usage — Vocabulary is ordered by how often words are used in the language, so you learn what matters most first. • 10+ languages — Learn popular languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, with many more available. Learn from your native language at your own pace. • Curated categories — Essentials like Numbers, Time & Date, Greetings, Traveling, and Most Common Words. • Multiple learning profiles — Create separate profiles for yourself, friends, or family members so everyone can track their own progress and focus on their goals. • Daily goals — Set targets for new words and reviews. Build a streak and stay motivated. • Progress & stats — See your activity heatmap, charts, and learning level per word. • Works offline — All your words and progress are stored on your device. Learn anywhere. • Audio — Hear each word spoken aloud to learn correct pronunciation. • Smart reminders — Notifications remind you to review and show words from your list so you can glance and recall. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you’re building a strong foundation, preparing for exams, working toward fluency, or keeping your skills sharp—Swipio supports serious study and casual practice alike. Short sessions, your own pace, and vocabulary that matches how the language is actually used. Download Swipio and start building your vocabulary today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Swipio4 screens
Polyglob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polyglob at none against Swipio's shown. Polyglob also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Swipio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 3 months 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

Swipio ships an update weekly, Polyglob every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Swipio versus Polyglob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipioPolyglob
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii MykhailiukMikan Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Swipio

Subscriptions3
  • Swipio Premium 3 Month$4.493 Months
  • Swipio Premium 6 Month$9.496 Months
  • Swipio Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Swipio Lifetime Premium$12.49
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 Swipio free?
Swipio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyglob free?
Polyglob is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swipio or Polyglob have ads?
Swipio shows ads; Polyglob does not.
Which is updated more often, Swipio or Polyglob?
Swipio ships an update weekly, and Polyglob every 3 days. Most recently, Swipio was updated on October 1, 2026 and Polyglob on October 12, 2026.

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