# Gritty Spanish — Spanish Learning Audios > Learn authentic Latin American Spanish through real-life audio conversations. (iPhone/iPad app by Eldon Mirjah.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 97 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 76 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-02-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-07 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews.md ## What is Gritty Spanish? Gritty Spanish brings you real-life conversations from the streets, homes, and hearts of Spanish speakers across Latin America. Forget robotic voices and boring lessons — every episode feels like a mini movie, packed with emotion, humor, and culture. Each episode comes with dual subtitles (Spanish + English) so you can follow along easily, plus interactive pop-ups that dive deep into the language. Tap on words or phrases to unlock: --Verb conjugations and grammar breakdowns --Slang meanings and regional expressions --Vocabulary lists with real-world context After every episode, test your understanding with a quick quiz designed to reinforce what you’ve just heard — helping the language stick naturally. Enjoy complete control while you listen: -- Tap twice to rewind 2 seconds (tap 4 times to go back 4 seconds), etc. -- Slow down or speed up audio on the fly -- Download side-by-side printable PDFs for offline study --Save words to your personal vocabulary list Whether you’re improving your listening, exploring different accents, or falling in love with how Spanish really sounds, Gritty Spanish gives you the authentic experience you’ve been missing. Once you unlock a version, it’s yours forever — no subscriptions, no gimmicks. Just real stories, real voices, and real Spanish that sticks. ## Key features - Real-life Spanish conversations - Dual Spanish/English subtitles - Interactive language pop-ups - Verb conjugations and grammar - Slang and regional expressions - Audio speed control - Offline printable PDFs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Gritty Spanish (original) | $44.99 | one-time | | Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored | $35.99 | one-time | | Gritty Spanish Beginnings | $34.99 | one-time | | Gritty Spanish: Parte II | $49.99 | one-time | | Gritty Spanish Basics | $29.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Gritty Spanish? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🗣️ Real-world Spanish conversations - 👂 Excellent for listening comprehension - 🌍 Authentic street Spanish - 💡 Option to slow down audio - 📚 Comprehensive explanations - 👍 User-friendly interface - 🚀 Fast customer service - 🗣️ Helps sound like a local - 💯 Engaging and entertaining content - 🗣️ Variety of Spanish accents - ✅ Makes learning easy and fun - 💡 Great for intermediate learners - ✨ Unique and engaging stories - 👍 Supports self-study **Cons** - 💰 Expensive pricing - 📱 App functionality issues - 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches - 🐌 Slow download times - 📉 Basic app design - 🤔 Not for absolute beginners - ⚠️ Typos and grammatical errors - 🪞 Dated interface - 😵 Confusing for beginners - 😵 Audio quality issues - 🚫 High friction signup - 💸 Per-unit cost high **Commonly reported bugs** - PDF doesn't download - Quiz shows 'correct incorrect correct answer' - Server error when deleting account - App always has server error - Lessons play with no transcript and vice versa - Audio portion does not download - Episodes/lessons take longer to download - Accompanying PDF doesn't match audio - App closes after loading stories - Stories don't load - Doesn't work after downloading - Goes round and round in circles - Audio quality not very good - Frequent crashes - Takes forever to download episodes - Doesn't download at all - Slow to load - Paid for full version, still missing episodes - Can't get 1 episode/lesson to download - Select video, loads then disappears before launching **Most requested features** - Bring back full text version - PDF to open as it used to - Feature to record voice and play back - Dark mode option - Option to see downloaded episodes - Option to see quizzes taken - Access blog within the app - More functionality in the app - Higher audio quality option - Looping feature for audio - Start with one accent for beginners - Bundle purchase option with discount ## Recent user reviews (10 of 62) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Real world Spanish! *2026-05-07, version 2.8.12* The Spanish you learn through text books and apps can tend to be very formal and the conversations/stories can sound very unnatural. If you want to learn Spanish, how it’s spoken in films/series or in real life by native speakers, I highly recommend this app. It has helped me sound less like a student and more like a local. ### 3/5 — Latest update *2026-01-26, version 2.8.11* I don’t care for the most recent update and the pdf doesn’t download. Bring back the full text version. ### 5/5 — Go to non AI native gold! The new update! *2025-11-21* The new update is great! This stuff has always been great and is still a breath of fresh air in the days of AI. The inly thing is i would like the pdf to still open how it used to. Now it just takes you to an option to print or download it. Maybe a feature to record voice and play it back would be a good addition for shadowing. Glad to see the program thriving and growing still. ### 4/5 — Quiz *2025-05-21, version 2.5.23* Recently when you click on a quiz, after every answer. It says correct incorrect correct answer. This was never there before it must be a glitch. I noticed the same thing using the Gritty Spanish app on my IPAD. ### 2/5 — Needs a complete overhaul *2025-04-22* For the cost of this program, the app should be way more advanced in its design than it. The interface is as basic as it can be. You can’t see what episodes you have downloaded. You can’t see the quizzes you’ve taken. You have to leave the app to access the blog. There is no reason for this app not to have more functionality. ### 2/5 — Great product, poor app *2024-11-21* I would highly suggest to get this program, but stay away from the app. The app always has a server error and has been way for the past year. I close it out, delete it, redownload it and update it yet nothing works. For me I have to use a desktop to access the site material for convenience because it’s a pain to use via a mobile. Some other glitches on the app is that lessons may play and show no transcript and vice versa. ### 1/5 — Scam?? *2024-02-26, version 2.5.15* After realizing how crazy expensive this program is, I tried to delete my account. However it won’t let me, it simply says “server error”. Whatever. Don’t waste your time. ### 5/5 — El Mejor *2023-12-24* Gritty Spanish is a user-friendly and comprehensive App for learning the Spanish language. These short stories put you in real life situations where people from various spanish-speaking countries are using formal and informal words, phrases, and even profanity, to communicate. Real Life Spanish. Gritty Spanish is a terrific way to help train your ear to understand Spanish outside of your spanish class, or away from your slow-talking spanish tutor. I prefer to hear the language in normal speed, which is pretty fast, but Gritty Spanish gives you the option of listening at 30% slower. And now, with the Gritty Spanish App, which I have on my iPad Mini, and iPhone, I can give my ear a workout anytime I want. Plus, after you listen to (and read in Spanish and English) the stories, there are explanations of the words and phrases and grammar rules. As I said—Gritty Spanish is Comprehensive and User-friendly. Buena Suerte, mis Amigos. ### 5/5 — Helpful *2023-01-24* Enjoying this app! It does a great job of helping with listening. Conversations are interesting. I’m still in the “basics” or first set of lessons…there’s a lot here to learn. The only criticism I have, is that some of the speech is really slow in the basics lessons. I skipped ahead to the end result and wow…it speeds up! ### 2/5 — just OK *2022-12-31* The app and contact for what you get is just OK. If you can get a deal for 100 bucks then it’s OK. It’s one of the few places where you Can Get Street Spanish. However I’m left to think that the author either is not formally educated in both English or Spanish or I’m not sure what the deal is. There are a ton of typos in English in the first lesson and there’s a lot of subjects presented without context. For example, in the first lesson, they introduced direct object and indirect object pronouns. A solidly, intermediate, upper intermediate topic… And it’s not really particularly presented that well. However, for the real world, Spanish, that you do get, that you’re not going to get another books, this makes it worth it, despite the many grammatical errors, subjects presented without contexts, etc. the Street Spanish that you would need to know if you Latin America is important. Overall, I think this is a great adjunct if you are intermediate or upper intermediate. This is definitely not a beginners resource. ## Frequently asked questions about Gritty Spanish ### What is Gritty Spanish? Gritty Spanish offers authentic audio lessons featuring real-life conversations from Latin America. It aims to teach Spanish through immersive storytelling, humor, and cultural insights, moving beyond traditional robotic lessons. ### What are the key features for learning Spanish? The app provides dual Spanish and English subtitles, interactive pop-ups that explain grammar, verb conjugations, slang, and regional expressions. It also includes quizzes after each episode to reinforce learning and allows users to save vocabulary. ### How does the app handle pricing and access? The app operates on a 'buy once, yours forever' model, meaning purchased content is permanent with no subscriptions or recurring fees. It is free to download with in-app purchases available to unlock content. ### Can I study offline with Gritty Spanish? Yes, you can download side-by-side printable PDFs for offline study. Additionally, you can download episodes to listen to without an internet connection, and control audio playback speed. ### Who is Gritty Spanish best suited for? This app is ideal for learners who want to improve their listening comprehension, explore diverse Spanish accents, and gain a more natural understanding of how Spanish is spoken in real-life contexts across Latin America. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.8.21 — 2026-08-05 PDF issue on iOS solved and other UI fixes. ### 2.8.20 — 2026-08-04 Some bug fixes and UI improvements ### 2.8.19 — 2026-08-01 New Course Released Introducing Spanish Mix-Up Mastery for Beginners — a brand-new course featuring 45 bite-sized lessons designed to help you confidently master many of the most common Spanish mix-ups that beginners struggle with. What's Included: 45 focused lessons covering confusing Spanish words and grammar Interactive quizzes to reinforce what you've learned Clear explanations with real-life examples Audio, subtitles, and helpful learning tools throughout General Improvements: Performance enhancements for a smoother learning experience General bug fixes and app improvements Minor UI refinements and overall stability updates Thank you for learning with Gritty Spanish. More lessons and features are on the way! ### 2.8.12 — 2026-04-22 Application improvements ### 2.8.11 — 2025-12-27 Improved version with bug fixing. ## Apps similar to Gritty Spanish | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ella Verbs: Learn Spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ella-verbs-learn-spanish/id1405230721) | 4.9 (5,254) | Free | Education | | [Language Learning - Verb Dojo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-learning-verb-dojo/id1480814608) | 4.8 (1,374) | Free | Education | | [AI Spanish Learning - Fluency](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-spanish-learning-fluency/id6469807611) | 4.3 (129) | Free | Education | | [Learn Spanish – Studycat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-studycat/id661574705) | 4.5 (15,286) | Free | Education | | [Babbel - Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759) | 4.7 (748,655) | Free | Education | | [Learn Spanish for Beginners](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-for-beginners/id601738437) | 4.7 (33,004) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Eldon Mirjah - [Inglés de Nueva York](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingles-de-nueva-york/id1459643251) All apps by Eldon Mirjah: https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952 ## Related topics [gritty spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gritty-spanish) · [wlingua spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wlingua-spanish) · [bilingual sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bilingual-sounds) · [bunpo spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bunpo-spanish) · [spanish verbs audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spanish-verbs-audio) · [grittyapps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grittyapps) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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