Comparison

Langula vs PolyglotGym

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

Head to head
About

Langula

Features
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Langula is your free language-learning app — ad-supported so the entire course stays free for everyone. Learn 26 languages, each with 80 lessons from A1 to B2 — real words, sentences and native pronunciation to listen to. What you get: • 26 languages — from Spanish, French and Italian to Japanese, Korean and Arabic • 80 lessons per language, from beginner (A1) to upper-intermediate (B2) • Pronunciation you can hear — learn how it really sounds • Flashcards with a smart spaced-repetition system • Grammar for 17 languages — rules, examples and exercises • Sleep mode: review words as you fall asleep • A certificate for every level you finish — verifiable online • App available in 25 languages • Progress synced with langula.app No subscription required — everything is free. If you'd rather hide the ads, Langula Premium is optional. Langula Premium (optional): • Removes all ads • €1.99/month or €19.99/year, cancel anytime Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple account; manage in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://langula.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://langula.app/en/terms

About

PolyglotGym

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Learn a new language the structured way - from your first words to real, confident fluency. PolyglotGym gives you proper CEFR-graded courses (A1 to C2), a grammar reference, a vocabulary trainer, and a built-in dictionary for 90+ languages, all in one app. Start instantly as a guest. No account, no paywall to begin. WHAT YOU GET • 90+ languages, A1 to C2 Follow real level-by-level courses - German, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Icelandic and dozens more - built around the CEFR framework instead of random word lists. • Lessons that actually teach Every module mixes dialogues, reading, listening, and dozens of interactive exercise types, with natural-sounding audio so you learn how the language really sounds. • A grammar reference you'll come back to Clear, example-driven explanations for every level, written to make sense for your own language - not machine-translated - so tricky rules finally click. • A smart vocabulary trainer Build your own word lists and review them with spaced repetition. A daily review session brings back exactly what you're about to forget. • A real dictionary, built in Look up any word, see its meanings, forms, and pronunciation, and save it straight to your vocabulary in a tap. • Learn several languages at once Studying more than one? Switch between languages and keep every streak alive. • Stay motivated Streaks, XP, levels, and achievements keep you coming back - without turning learning into a grind. CULTURE, NOT JUST WORDS Examples and dialogues are grounded in real culture - the food, places, holidays, and everyday situations a native speaker would actually recognize - so you learn the language people really use, not a phrasebook caricature. START FREE Open the app and start learning as a guest right away. Create a free account whenever you want to sync your progress across your iPhone, iPad, and the web. Five minutes on the train or a full session at home - your next language is waiting. Questions or feedback? Visit polyglotgym.com.

Screenshots

Langula4 screens
PolyglotGym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PolyglotGym at none against Langula's 10. PolyglotGym also leads on ads (none vs shown). Langula's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Langula sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PolyglotGym asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Langula versus PolyglotGym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangulaPolyglotGym
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas HarnischIgor Polietaiev

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Langula

One-time10
  • Polnisch$8.99
  • Schwedisch$8.99
  • Finnisch$8.99
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  • Österreichisch$8.99
  • Chinesisch$8.99
  • Dänisch$8.99
  • Deutsch$8.99
  • Französisch Premium$8.99
  • Portugiesisch$8.99
  • Alle Sprachen$44.99
None

PolyglotGym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Langula free?
Langula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyglotGym free?
PolyglotGym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Langula or PolyglotGym have ads?
Langula shows ads; PolyglotGym does not.
Which is updated more often, Langula or PolyglotGym?
Langula ships an update weekly, and PolyglotGym weekly. Most recently, Langula was updated on October 1, 2026 and PolyglotGym on October 13, 2026.

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