# Spanish Vocab Genius — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of Spanish Vocab Genius by Bold Learning Solutions, Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 246 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-vocab-genius/id398598510/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-vocab-genius/id398598510.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 200 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 11 ## What do users think of Spanish Vocab Genius? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎯 Effective spaced repetition algorithm for vocabulary retention - 🎧 Clear audio pronunciation of Spanish words - ⏱️ Quick, manageable study sessions (15 cards at a time) - 📚 Extensive vocabulary database (4000+ words and phrases) - 🎨 Intuitive rating system (1-5 scale) for knowledge tracking - 🔄 Smart card recycling based on user knowledge level - 📱 Portable, accessible learning anytime/anywhere - 💰 Good value for price compared to other language apps - 🧠 Proven effectiveness for vocabulary building - 👥 Supports multiple users on same device **Cons** - 🐛 Audio functionality frequently broken or non-functional - 🔐 Requires mandatory Brainscape account creation - 💳 Aggressive upselling and multiple payment tiers - 🔊 Audio hijacks music playback in background - 🔌 Bluetooth connection issues on iOS devices - ❌ Data loss - progress disappears unexpectedly - 📊 Poor audio quality with buzzing and clipping - 🚫 App crashes on newer iPhone models - 🎓 Lacks grammar instruction and contextual learning - 🌍 Latin American Spanish only, no Peninsular Spanish option - 🔄 Algorithm shows same cards repeatedly instead of variety - ⚠️ Confusing UI for navigating between app versions **Commonly reported bugs** - Audio stops working after app use or requires reinstall - Bluetooth audio connection drops after 10 minutes - App won't open on iPhone 8 and newer models - Data loss - card progress vanishes unexpectedly - Audio hijacks system music playback - Onboarding tutorial repeats every app launch - Audio button placement causes accidental clicks - Audio clips have choppy start/end with crackling noise - Some modules have no sound despite paid upgrade - Incorrect Spanish translations in some cards - Sync issues between standalone app and main Brainscape app **Most requested features** - Fix audio quality and reliability issues - Add ability to play background music while using app - Include slang phrases and common local expressions - Provide Peninsular Spanish variant option - Allow users to select specific cards to focus on - Reverse card mode (Spanish to English translation) - Typing/handwriting practice for word input - Disable audio option for silent study - Expand to additional languages beyond Spanish - Add grammar instruction and usage explanations - Clarify vosotros verb forms for Spain Spanish - Improve algorithm to avoid repetitive card cycling - Add test/quiz functionality - Provide more detailed word context and synonyms ## Newest reviews (12 of 95) ### 3/5 — Fix The Audio *2020-04-12, version 3.20180303* The app is great, but the Audio doesn’t work. Can you please fix this? ### 4/5 — Good for Learning, but Audio Bugs *2019-03-24, version 3.20180303* The app is actually really good for memorization of vocabulary words. It surfaces the cards in a smart way that reinforces memorization. It's the best spanish vocab app I have found. Much better than duolingo, etc. The biggest problem is that the app realiably breaks my iphone's audio bluetooth connection, every single time I use, after about ten minutes of use, requiring me to go into setting, turn off bluetooth, turn on bluetooth, reconnect the headphones. Super obvious bug, and something that could be easily fixed. Please fix it. ### 2/5 — Loses all your work *2019-03-18, version 3.20180303* So you are halfway through a card deck with various levels achieved, and one day it all vanishes. Has happened several times to me in the past month or so... ### 3/5 — Audio issues *2018-02-06, version 3.20171004* The audio is very poor quality. Many of the clips have buzzing and clipping in them. ### 3/5 — Not good for iPhone 8 *2017-10-02, version 3.20160819* Loved the app before I got an iPhone 8. Now it won’t open. ### 5/5 — Cool app-worth the price *2017-04-09, version 3.20160819* Just got this app, so far it's better than my Spanish class! It's helping already-words I thought I knew were only half the picture. ### 5/5 — Worth the money *2017-04-03, version 3.20160819* I got a couple of free apps to learn vocabulary that were OK, but this one is full speed ahead to get to business. I don't have time for cute pictures and animations. I just want to learn Spanish quickly. This app is extremely helpful. ### 3/5 — Requires account + Personal Info *2017-03-26, version 3.20160819* After paying for the app you find out that you must input personal information to use it. Other than that, it is a good app. It does as advertised. ### 5/5 — Good vocabulary builder *2017-02-16, version 3.20160819* I have studied Spanish for years. I have a good grasp of the grammar and a decent vocabulary. But I don't have a complete vocabulary. This app lets me add words pleasantly and easily. It lets me rate my knowledge of each word and repeats those I am weak in. Also, the audio of each word reminds me to pay attention to my accent and especially those trilled R's. I like it a lot. ### 5/5 — Efficient learning method *2017-01-10, version 3.20160819* I really like this method for memorizing vocabulary. 15 flash cards at a time feels manageable and not overwhelming. ### 5/5 — Great study tool *2016-12-29, version 3.20160819* Awesome study tool to grow my Spanish vocabulary! ### 4/5 — good *2016-10-30* good ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Keeps hassling me to sync, but that doesn’t work *2022-11-07, version 3.20180303* The app should work as expected and not have bugs. That is all. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2022-04-10, version 3.20180303* I paid $9.99 to learn Spanish vocabulary. When I opened the app I had to create a Brainscape account. I don’t want anything from Brainscape. I could never get back to vocabulary app. I want my money back. ### 1/5 — Dont waste your money. This is confusing and usless. *2022-02-18, version 3.20180303* I want a refund. The app is not user friendly. Dont waste your money. ### 1/5 — Audio *2019-04-21, version 3.20180303* Audio stopped working. Deleted, redownloaded. Keeps telling me how to use that app every time I open it. I GET IT! Fix the Audi please. ### 1/5 — Wants you to pay twice *2018-11-27, version 3.20180303* After you buy it, you will get constantly spammed to use the main Brainscape app instead. It will show the same Spanish vocab sets locked until you pay for the ‘pro’ version. ### 1/5 — Ten dollars for an app with no logic to speak of? *2018-05-28, version 3.20180303* This app doesn’t appear to do anything, really. It shows you flash cards, you click a button, it shows you the answer. It is repetitive only when you tell it to be. No tests, no interactivity, waste of ten dollars. ### 1/5 — App unusable without creating account and agreeing to terms *2017-01-05, version 3.20160819* It doesn't seem possible to use this paid app without first creating a brainscape account and agreeing to the terms of service. These terms include several provisions on collecting user data, opt-out only marketing, etc. What a disappointment to pay up front for this app only to learn after opening it that it is not usable without accepting previously undisclosed terms (or if they are disclosed somewhere on the App Store, it's not obvious where). ### 1/5 — Love it... fix the audio issues! *2016-11-06, version 3.20160819* I love this app and I'll give it 5 stars when they fix the audio. This app hijacks my music app. So I'm not able to play music in the background while I use this app. Other apps that use sound don't do this. Please fix it! The word pronunciation audio quality in the spanish app is pretty poor. I'll give it 5 stars when the audio issues are fixed, specifically not being able to play my music while using this app. ### 1/5 — Constantly nickel and diming me *2016-09-14* I like the verb app. The vocabulary is basic. Too many in app purchases. I wish there was a something cheaper available ### 1/5 — Span vocabulary brainscape *2015-09-04* Paid for upgrade but six of the modules have no sound Repeated e mails no joy no good trying to learn Spanish Without the pronouncements other than that gripe it's ok not only that but now they want me to pay again ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great method. No fluff. Quick and effective. *2019-10-07, version 3.20180303* Really like this flash card app. I typically use paper flashcards but find it cumbersome in that they are not always near me when I am in the mood to study. This is available all the time and excellent at testing you again and again until you get it. Best apps so far! ### 5/5 — Super great for vocab *2019-08-14, version 3.20180303* I love how this app works, it’s super helpful to keep phrases fresh in my mind when I don’t have a lot of time to practice with friends. ### 5/5 — Great free up *2019-04-21, version 3.20180303* Good app like it well worth it ### 5/5 — Awesome Vocabulary Builder *2019-04-12, version 3.20180303* This app is a lot of fun to use and very effective! Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Helping a lot *2019-02-23* Good app to help build our vocabularly, complementing what we’re doing in Spanish class. Very happy. ### 5/5 — So far, So good *2017-12-31, version 3.20171004* Just downloaded this but so far I'm very happy with it. Seems like it will be very useful if I can stick with it. ### 5/5 — Great app. *2017-10-07, version 3.20171004* This app is well designed. It efficiently makes use of your time to expand your Spanish vocabulary. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great study app *2017-09-07, version 3.20160819* The app has proven to be very helpful in learning the vocabulary necessary to communicate. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2017-05-22, version 3.20160819* Really sick.. should expand to include slang phrases and common sentences only locals would understand --- aka Spanish "sayings"-- but the app may do that.. I'm not that far along yet ### 5/5 — Spanish 101 *2017-05-12, version 3.20160819* It's amazing how many words you already know, just from everyday interaction and even more amazing how quickly you pick the new words up, especially after sleeping on them, and going back the second day....have fun. Simple and easy...5+stars. Use it daily! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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