Comparison

Polyglo vs SayNiHao

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

Head to head
About

Polyglo

Features
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Polyglo is a language learning app built around real conversations. Instead of memorizing word lists, you learn through dialogues that reflect everyday situations — so the language actually sticks. FEATURES Dialogue Learning Follow natural conversations unit by unit. Build listening comprehension and speaking intuition at the same time. Vocabulary Organized by theme and unit, with audio pronunciation for every word. Review at your own pace. Grammar Clear, concise explanations without the textbook fluff. Understand the rules behind what you're saying. Practice Reinforce what you've learned with fill-in-the-blank, translation, and conversation exercises — organized by unit and available in English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. PLANS Polyglo is free to start. Unlock additional units or go VIP to access everything — including all future languages as they're added. VIP Pass One-time purchase. Full access to all current and future content. No subscriptions, no surprises. MORE LANGUAGES COMING We're continually expanding. Buy VIP once and get every new language automatically. Questions or feedback? Reach us at polygloapp@gmail.com

About

SayNiHao

Master Mandarin Chinese with a comprehensive curriculum from beginner to advanced HSK levels. Features realistic mock exams, AI-powered learning tools, and stroke order practice for characters. Offers graded reading and vocabulary to enhance your learning journey.

Highlights
  • HSK 1-9 curriculum
  • Realistic mock exams
  • AI-powered tutor
  • Stroke order practice
  • Graded reading stories
  • Pronunciation analysis
  • Daily streaks and achievements
Features
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Learn Mandarin Chinese from your first character to advanced HSK 9 — with the most authentic exam preparation experience on mobile. SayNiHao is a comprehensive Chinese learning app built on a 631-lesson curriculum spanning HSK 1 preparation all the way through HSK 9C. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for the highest level of HSK certification, SayNiHao adapts to your level and accelerates your progress every day. HSK MOCK EXAM — Practice Like the Real Test The most realistic HSK mock exam available on mobile: - 7 difficulty levels: HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, plus advanced HSK 7-9 combined exam - Quick (20-30 questions) or Full versions matching official test length - Authentic question types: listening comprehension, reading, writing, translation - Picture-based listening questions with official HSK-style illustrations - AI-powered essay grading provides instant detailed feedback - Section-by-section scoring with official pass/fail thresholds - Built-in exam timer matching real test duration 631 LESSONS — A Complete Mandarin Journey - HSK 1-4: Foundation grammar, vocabulary, and conversation - HSK 5-6: Intermediate fluency with abstract concepts and culture - HSK 7-9: Advanced literature, academic discourse, and contemporary issues - Pinyin preparation course for true beginners - Stroke order practice for 800+ Chinese characters AI-POWERED LEARNING - Chat with an AI tutor in real Mandarin conversations - Get instant feedback on sentence construction - AI grading on essay questions with detailed rubric-based feedback - Pronunciation analysis with tone-curve visualization - Real-time voice recognition for speaking practice 14 QUESTION TYPES — Master Every Skill Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, listening, matching, sentence reorder, true/false judgment, picture choice, dialogue judgment, sentence ordering, faulty sentence detection, cloze passages, short answer, essay writing, translation. STAY MOTIVATED - Daily streaks and XP to keep your momentum - 39 achievements across 9 categories - Chapter milestones celebrate HSK band completion - Weekly learning reports with personalized insights - Smart reminders that adapt to your schedule - Past exam history with score tracking ENRICHED CONTENT - 60+ graded reading stories across all HSK levels - 800+ stroke practice characters with animated stroke order - 365 daily vocabulary words with example sentences - Pinyin pronunciation drills with tone accuracy scoring MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Native language interface available in 9 languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian, and Thai. Learn Mandarin in the language you think in. FREE TO START HSK 1-9 learning map, pronunciation practice, flashcards, and HSK 1-4 mock exams are available for free. Upgrade to Premium to unlock all HSK levels, unlimited AI conversations, all mock exam levels, and an ad-free experience. EULA: https://saynihao.app/terms Privacy: https://saynihao.app/privacy

Screenshots

Polyglo2 screens
SayNiHao4 screens

Verdict

The call

Polyglo and SayNiHao are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Polyglo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SayNiHao sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polyglo ships an update every 4 days, SayNiHao every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Polyglo versus SayNiHao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolygloSayNiHao
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki YoshidaKaiYuan Su

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Polyglo

One-time5
  • English Unlock$2.99
  • Chinese Unlock$2.99
  • Japanese Unlock$2.99
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  • Spanish Unlock$2.99
  • VIP Pass (All Languages)$9.99
3 purchases

SayNiHao

Subscriptions2
  • SayNiHao Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SayNiHao Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SayNiHao Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Polyglo free?
Polyglo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayNiHao free?
SayNiHao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polyglo or SayNiHao have ads?
Both Polyglo and SayNiHao show ads.
Which is updated more often, Polyglo or SayNiHao?
Polyglo ships an update every 4 days, and SayNiHao every 3 days. Most recently, Polyglo was updated on October 25, 2026 and SayNiHao on October 31, 2026.

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