Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Fiszki vs Jicki
Where Fiszki and Jicki differ
| Compare |  Fiszki |  Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | PLN 0.60 | €0 |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 20 days |
| Languages | English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Kashubian, Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Italian | English, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Japanese, Russian, Greek, Croatian, German |
| Markets | PL | DE, AT, CH |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €83.40 |
| Number of languages | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Highest CEFR level | C2 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Kids version | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- Money-back period is higher at Fiszki: 60 days vs 20 days.
- Founded is lower at Fiszki: 2003 vs 2017.
- Languages: only Fiszki offers Chinese, Kashubian, Korean.
- Languages: only Jicki offers Greek, Croatian.
- Markets: only Fiszki offers PL.
- Markets: only Jicki offers DE, AT, CH.
Our verdict on each
Fiszki
Fiszki suits learners who want a daily vocabulary habit across many languages rather than a single structured course, and its free tier lets them start before paying anything. The catalogue runs to 15 languages, and a 60 day refund window softens the opening paid month.
Jicki
Jicki suits families and busy adults in Germany, AT and CH who want short daily app and audio sessions without a big upfront cost. A free tier plus an annual plan at €83.40 keeps the commitment light, though the DE, AT and CH footprint makes it a regional pick rather than a global one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fiszki | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0The entry price of PLN 0.60 ranks 1 in our price data, and the refund window is 60 days. | 9.5HigherEntry price of €0 against a €35.08 median, and an annual plan of €83.40 against phase6 at €35.99 to €59.99. |
| Offer | 9.0The catalogue spans 15 languages, and a free tier plus a dedicated kids version cover both casual practice and younger learners. | 9.2HigherA free tier, offline use and a 20 day refund window, with sessions of 20 minutes in the app and audio. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherThe terms name Wydawnictwo Cztery Glowy Perczynski i spolka, spolka jawna in PL, trading since 2003, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 8.4Jicki GmbH trading since 2017 in DE, with support on email, phone and help centre and a 20 day refund period. |
If neither fits
EF English Live has money-back period at 84 days, against 60 days for Fiszki and 20 days for Jicki.
EF English Live reviewSources behind this comparison
Fiszki
- fiszki.pl: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Jicki
- jicki.de: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Fiszki | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 4 of 46 | 15 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fiszki | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, Audio | App, Audio |
| Legal entity | Wydawnictwo Cztery Glowy Perczynski i spolka, spolka jawna | Jicki GmbH |
| Headquarters | Poland | Germany |
| Founded | 2003Lower | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Online courses
| Fact | Fiszki | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Subjects | Languages | Not confirmed |
| Course languages | English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Kashubian, Korean, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Italian | Not confirmed |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fiszki | Jicki | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €83.40below the median | €91.20 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 20 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 15lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 41 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 20lowest quarter | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Fiszki
Pros
- A free tier lets a reader reach the lessons before any payment, which lowers the cost of finding out whether the format fits.
- A 60 day money-back window on a paid subscription gives a learner time to reach the point where the habit has settled rather than deciding in a week.
- 15 languages in a single account, from English, German and Spanish through to Kashubian and Ukrainian.
Cons
- The service is published for PL, so anyone outside that market should expect the terms, billing and support to be aimed elsewhere.
- Coverage is languages only, so a learner shopping for maths, music or exam preparation finds nothing beyond language decks.
- The method is app and audio, so a learner who needs a graded assignment, a marked essay or a speaking partner gets no correction from the platform itself.
Jicki
Pros
- Entry price of €0 ranks 1 of 35 brands compared on price from.
- Offline use is supported, so lessons run on a commute or a flight with no connection.
- A free tier lets a household test the habit across several members before paying.
Cons
- The annual plan runs €83.40 a year, above phase6 at €35.99 to €59.99.
- The catalogue is fixed to English, French and Spanish, so a household studying something outside that set has to look elsewhere.
- The money-back period of 20 days ranks at 18 of 29, leaving the refund offer in the middle of the group.
Who each suits
Fiszki
Who it suits
- Learners who want a short daily review rather than a long course with deadlines.
- Families covering a school language, a holiday language and a heritage language such as Kashubian in one place.
- Parents who want a kids version instead of filtering an adult catalogue by hand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after a certificate or a graded qualification, since the catalogue is languages and the platform is curated sets rather than assessed courses.
- Anyone studying outside PL, where the terms and billing are written for a single market.
- Learners who need a live tutor or a speaking partner, since the method is app and audio and correction has to come from outside the app.
Jicki
Who it suits
- Families in Germany, AT and CH who want a free tier to try before committing to a year.
- Learners who study where reception is poor, since offline use is supported.
- Short-session learners: sessions run 20 minutes through the app and audio.
Who should look elsewhere
- phase6 first for anyone shopping on the annual bill, since it lists €35.99 to €59.99 a year against €83.40 here.
- Reading Eggs for households happy to pay from the start, at £6.99, rather than beginning at €0.
- Bunpro for learners who want billing in dollars, with an entry price of $0.
Current offers
Fiszki
Current offer
Free trial
Free demo English course in FISZKI GO app: 1 free demo course (Verbs)
FISZKI GO app is free and includes a free demo English course; further courses are paid in the app
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
3 free audio courses for newsletter signup: 3 free audio courses, 300 mp3 recordings
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fiszki | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Fiszki
How much does Fiszki cost to start?+
Fiszki publishes a starting price of PLN 0.60. A free tier also exists, so a reader can open the app and work through lessons before choosing a paid plan. The starting figure is the entry point, not the whole cost of a year.
Is there a free version of Fiszki?+
Yes, a free tier is included, and it is the normal way most readers meet the service. You can open the app, run a deck and see whether the review routine is one you keep. Behind it sit 15 languages in the same curated style, and an offline download is available so a deck works away from a connection.
Jicki
Does Jicki have a free version?+
Yes. Jicki runs a free tier, so you can open the app and work through early material without paying, and the entry price is €0. Free access is the quickest way to see whether the short daily sessions match your routine before you commit to an annual plan.
What does Jicki cost to start and over a year?+
Entry is €0, so the first step costs nothing. The annual plan is €83.40 for a year, priced as a single payment rather than a rolling bill. Readers who shop mainly on renewal cost should weight the yearly figure, because the free start and the annual charge are two different numbers.