# SuperMemo vs Learn Polish (Beginners)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Polish (Beginners) at 93% against SuperMemo's 31%. Learn Polish (Beginners) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). SuperMemo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperMemo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Polish (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Polish (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SuperMemo's written reviews are positive against 93% of Learn Polish (Beginners)'s.

SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, Learn Polish (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperMemo | Learn Polish (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermemo-effective-learning/id982498980/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-polish-beginners/id6443906144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SuperMemo World](https://appshunter.io/developer/326593746) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermemo-effective-learning/id982498980)

Master new languages and subjects with AI-powered spaced repetition. Practice conversations, get instant translations, and access a vast library of courses. Learn effectively, even offline, with intelligent review schedules.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition algorithm, AI-powered conversation practice, AI voice translation, Extensive course catalog, Offline learning option, Customizable flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SuperMemo.com Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| German Grammar Repertory | $29.90 | one-time |
| Portuguese: Fast Track | $39.90 | one-time |
| Biznesowy niemiecki.Słownictwo | $39.90 | one-time |
| Romanian: Fast Track | $39.99 | one-time |
| Italian Megaset 10-in-1 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Megaset 15-in-1 | $219.99 | one-time |
| French Megaset 17-in-1 | $229.99 | one-time |
| German Megaset 18-in-1 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for long-term retention
- 👍 Highly recommended for language learning
- 👍 Offline mode appreciated (when available)
- 👍 Mature learning database/tool
- 👍 Content is top-notch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes or doesn't start
- 🐛 No way to test without trial/signup
- 🐛 Cannot connect to App Store
- 🐛 Purchased courses disappeared after update
- 🐛 Website not working correctly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't start on iPhone 13 Pro
- Purchased courses disappeared after update
- Website not working correctly
- No longer works offline
- Slower online performance

**Requested features**

- Option to switch back to old font
- Fix search to allow searching for accented characters
- Improve TTS to respect punctuation and spacing
- Improve course editor to display cards with lots of text
- Add Apple Sign In


### Learn Polish (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-polish-beginners/id6443906144)

Master Polish with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Offline Polish course, Learn alphabet and vocabulary, Practice reading, writing, listening, Native audio recordings, Review mode for reinforcement, Interactive exercises with images, Weekly user rankings

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperMemo free?

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

### Is Learn Polish (Beginners) free?

Learn Polish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SuperMemo or Learn Polish (Beginners)?

Learn Polish (Beginners) is rated higher. SuperMemo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Learn Polish (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do SuperMemo or Learn Polish (Beginners) have ads?

Learn Polish (Beginners) shows ads; SuperMemo does not.

### Which is updated more often, SuperMemo or Learn Polish (Beginners)?

SuperMemo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Learn Polish (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, SuperMemo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Polish (Beginners) on November 3, 2026.

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