Polyglo vs Chinese Idiom Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyglo
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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
Chinese Idiom Master
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Polyglo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Chinese Idiom Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Polyglo | Chinese Idiom Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Naoki Yoshida | Daiki Uema |
In-app purchases
Polyglo
- 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
Chinese Idiom Master
No in-app purchases









