Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons, each with a real "when to pick them instead" section. No prices, because they change often enough that any figure here would be wrong before you read it.
PolyYapp vs Anki: Ready-Made Dutch or Full Control
PolyYapp has a curated Dutch word list and no setup. Anki gives full control over cards, scheduling and devices. Where each wins, checked 31 October 2026.
PolyYapp vs Babbel: grammar course or Dutch word trainer
Babbel is a subscription Dutch course with grammar and speech recognition. PolyYapp is a free iOS vocabulary trainer. Where each one wins, and when to use both.
PolyYapp vs Clozemaster: Dutch Words or Sentence Cloze
PolyYapp drills single Dutch words from your first day; Clozemaster drills sentences ordered by word frequency for A2 to C1 learners. Compared 31 October 2026.
PolyYapp vs Drops for Dutch: picture games or recall drills
Drops teaches Dutch words with pictures and short games on a time-capped free tier. PolyYapp uses spaced repetition, sentences and your own words.
PolyYapp vs Duolingo: Course or Vocabulary Trainer
Duolingo teaches a beginner Dutch course with grammar and speaking; PolyYapp trains Dutch words on a visible review schedule. Where each one wins.
PolyYapp vs Memrise for Dutch: word trainer or video course
Memrise teaches Dutch with native-speaker video and AI chat. PolyYapp drills the words you choose with spaced repetition. Where each wins, as of October 2026.
Try it yourself
PolyYapp is free, with no account to create and no ads. It runs on iPhone and iPad, and on Apple-silicon Macs as the iPad app.
Download on the App Store