# Drops vs PolyChat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drops at 72K against PolyChat's 188. Drops also leads on chart position (#169 vs unranked). PolyChat's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 75%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and PolyChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PolyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 96% of PolyChat's.

Drops ships an update weekly, PolyChat every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | PolyChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.9 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychat-language-learning/id6449936635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Applied AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691066680) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visual aids. Practice vocabulary and common phrases in over 55 languages, from beginner to expert levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and enjoy professionally curated lessons with native speaker pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning aids, 55+ language options, Progress tracking and rewards, Native speaker pronunciations, Customizable learning goals

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


### PolyChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychat-language-learning/id6449936635)

Master new languages with interactive lessons, engaging games, and an AI chat tutor. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversation with a powerful translator and conjugation tools. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Gamified vocabulary challenges, AI chat tutor, Real-time translator, Verb conjugator, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polychat Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Polychat Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Weekend Getaway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Regional Excursion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cross Country Adventure | $19.99 | one-time |
| Globetrotter Grand Tour | $49.99 | one-time |
| Space Odyssey | $99.99 | one-time |
| PolyChat Plus — Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative learning path feature
- 💡 Custom vocabulary quizzes
- 👍 Easy to understand lessons
- 💡 Build your own character
- 👍 Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No writing exercises
- 🐛 AI chat is too hard (for some)
- 🐛 Lack of level adjustment for experienced speakers
- 🐛 Lessons are a bit fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- ChatGPT not functioning (Pro subscription issue)
- Pro subscription not working

**Requested features**

- Add writing exercises
- Ability to open a lesson at any level
- More lessons for total beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

Drops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PolyChat free?

PolyChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drops or PolyChat?

PolyChat is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while PolyChat averages 4.9 from 188 ratings.

### Do Drops or PolyChat have ads?

Both Drops and PolyChat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or PolyChat?

Drops ships an update weekly, and PolyChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 24, 2026 and PolyChat on September 24, 2026.

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