Comparison

Polyglo vs Chinese Idiom Master

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

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Chinese Idiom Master

Features
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Learn Chinese idioms the easy, effective way. Study around 2000 idioms with flashcards and quizzes — from first exposure to real recall. Each idiom comes with pinyin, meanings (literal & figurative), example sentences, and audio. Learn by category, a few minutes at a time on your commute or break. ■ Features ・Around 2000 Chinese idioms included ・Flashcards with list view and card view ・Clear pinyin, meanings, and example sentences ・Audio read-aloud to check pronunciation ・Mark "learned / not yet" and review only what you haven't mastered ・Search to find any idiom instantly ・14 categories (Determination, Wisdom & Strategy, and more) ・Multiple-choice quizzes to test your understanding ・Customize scope (all / missed only), question count, and order ・Results by category, plus quiz history ・Study log with streaks, study time, and a calendar ・Available in English and Japanese ・More idioms and categories added in future updates ■ Great for ・Building Chinese vocabulary and expression ・Preparing for HSK and other Chinese exams ・Anyone interested in idioms, proverbs, and sayings ・Efficient memorization in your spare moments ■ How it works 1. Pick a category 2. Check the idiom, pinyin, meaning, examples, and audio on flashcards 3. Mark "learned / not yet" and review what you missed 4. Test yourself with quizzes 5. Look back on your progress in the study log ■ Languages English / Japanese

Screenshots

Polyglo2 screens
Chinese Idiom Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chinese Idiom Master at none against Polyglo's 5. Polyglo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Polyglo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Chinese Idiom Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polyglo ships an update every 4 days, Chinese Idiom Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Polyglo versus Chinese Idiom Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolygloChinese Idiom Master
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNaoki YoshidaDaiki Uema

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
None

Chinese Idiom Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polyglo free?
Polyglo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chinese Idiom Master free?
Chinese Idiom Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polyglo or Chinese Idiom Master have ads?
Both Polyglo and Chinese Idiom Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Polyglo or Chinese Idiom Master?
Polyglo ships an update every 4 days, and Chinese Idiom Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Polyglo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chinese Idiom Master on October 31, 2026.

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