PolyPal Tutor
Real Python & AI · Ages 8–14
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Real Python (not toy blocks) for kids 8–14, with an on-device AI tutor. No accounts, no internet, no data collection. Privacy-first iPad app for STEM.
PolyPal teaches young learners ages 8–14 to write real Python — and to talk to a real on-device AI — all in one privacy-first iPad app.
REAL PYTHON, NOT TOY BLOCKS
Every lesson runs actual Python code right inside the app. No accounts. No internet. Nothing to install. Learners practice print, variables, loops, functions, dictionaries, tuples — the same tools real programmers use.
ON-DEVICE AI YOU CAN ACTUALLY CHAT WITH
Once you master the basics, Unit 6 unlocks an on-device AI (powered by Apple Intelligence). Lessons cover prompt engineering, persona prompting, few-shot examples, step-by-step thinking, and how to spot when the AI is wrong.
PRIVACY-FIRST
The AI runs entirely on the iPad. Nothing leaves the device. No API key. No third-party server. No external AI account required. No data collection.
STRUCTURED CURRICULUM
• Unit 1 — Foundations
• Unit 2 — Functions & Data
• Unit 3 — When Things Go Wrong (try/except, debugging)
• Unit 4 — Objects & Classes (class, __init__, methods, inheritance)
• Unit 5 — Real Projects (story generators, quizzes, mini-games)
• Unit 6 — Code & AI: prompt engineering with a real on-device LLM (gated behind foundations)
FOUNDATIONS FIRST. AI SECOND.
You can't skip ahead to the AI track. Units 1 and 2 must be finished first. AI is a force multiplier — but only on top of real understanding.
Foundation Models AI features require iPad with M1+ chip and iPadOS 26. Units 1–5 work on any iPad running iPadOS 17+.
— SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS —
PolyPal offers an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial:
• Monthly: $7.99/month
• Annual: $39.99/year (~$3.33/month)
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://has-deploy.github.io/polypal-website/privacy-policy.html
Ratings & Reviews
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Stability + UX improvements:
• Subscription management surfaces a Manage Subscription button.
• Anonymous analytics is now toggleable from Settings.
• Various copy + reliability fixes.
The developer, anthony mcmurtrey, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- anthony mcmurtrey
- Size
- 1.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PolyPal Monthly $4.99
- PolyPal Annual $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Tony McMurtrey
