The best
This is actually the best app if you want your Spanish to be amazing
Haleigh
I’ve tried so many other apps and none of them work like this one
More options
This is such a great way to learn, I would love to suggest more options e.g. I would love to learn Swahili this way xx
Very unique
I’ve never used an app like this. Every other app uses the same approach to teaching, but this Palteca is completely different. Its design is pretty simple but the content is very helpful.
Everyday it gives you learning tips to try to keep you motivated. Such as different ways to think about learning and support. Which I think is very kind.
Now onto the actual concept, it never actually tells you what the actual word means. This is good because it MAKES you think about the word. But, that also sometimes makes it confusing if they didn’t make it obvious what it means. Otherwise, it’s a very unique concept. It really helps you think in Spanish instead of just translating it for you.
I would highly recommend.
Everyday it gives you learning tips to try to keep you motivated. Such as different ways to think about learning and support. Which I think is very kind.
Now onto the actual concept, it never actually tells you what the actual word means. This is good because it MAKES you think about the word. But, that also sometimes makes it confusing if they didn’t make it obvious what it means. Otherwise, it’s a very unique concept. It really helps you think in Spanish instead of just translating it for you.
I would highly recommend.
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too much money
this app seems great, but you have to pay too much money for it and it is inaccessible if you can’t afford that. the app teaches you only simple things like ‘hola’ and then it is required to pay
I lo be this
Tbh is made me feel happy and comfortable and confident to learn
Wish the app didn’t become unusable after only a few lessons
I’ve been trying to find an alternative to a certain other (super popular) language app after it didn’t really work for me, and was so excited to find one that’s specifically designed for learning Spanish. I took Spanish classes from kindergarten through sophomore year of college, but it’s been nearly a decade since I took my last course and I’ve always wanted to push myself over the fluency threshold since I didn’t quite get there before.
Unfortunately, unlike the other language app, Palteca becomes unusable after a few lessons as you are barred from doing anything without paying for a subscription. As sad as I am to let it go, I’m not currently in a position to add onto my monthly costs in that way. Their response to other reviewers that the subscription is “only the price of a couple coffees per month” is honestly kind of disappointing (and a bit of an overused analogy at this point), as it seems like they aren’t accounting for the fact that a lot of folks have tons of expenses to keep up with and multiple $12-$15 monthly charges can add up VERY quickly.
I really wish the app developer had taken into consideration that they could still keep certain features behind a paywall while allowing people to continue using a very basic version of the app (e.g., letting users complete up to 2 free lessons/10 exercises per day and then charging a subscription fee if they want to do more). They could definitely still make money this way, as the app has a lot of potential and stands out from other alternatives on the market right now due to their methodology/lack of AI usage.
With the unaffordability that is so pervasive in virtually every aspect of life these days, I am disappointed that an app that otherwise may have had the ability to make Spanish accessible to a lot more people is locked behind yet another monthly/yearly subscription. I’d consider coming back someday if they ever offer a free version, but until then I’ll just keep searching for another alternative.
Unfortunately, unlike the other language app, Palteca becomes unusable after a few lessons as you are barred from doing anything without paying for a subscription. As sad as I am to let it go, I’m not currently in a position to add onto my monthly costs in that way. Their response to other reviewers that the subscription is “only the price of a couple coffees per month” is honestly kind of disappointing (and a bit of an overused analogy at this point), as it seems like they aren’t accounting for the fact that a lot of folks have tons of expenses to keep up with and multiple $12-$15 monthly charges can add up VERY quickly.
I really wish the app developer had taken into consideration that they could still keep certain features behind a paywall while allowing people to continue using a very basic version of the app (e.g., letting users complete up to 2 free lessons/10 exercises per day and then charging a subscription fee if they want to do more). They could definitely still make money this way, as the app has a lot of potential and stands out from other alternatives on the market right now due to their methodology/lack of AI usage.
With the unaffordability that is so pervasive in virtually every aspect of life these days, I am disappointed that an app that otherwise may have had the ability to make Spanish accessible to a lot more people is locked behind yet another monthly/yearly subscription. I’d consider coming back someday if they ever offer a free version, but until then I’ll just keep searching for another alternative.
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Best App for Learning Spanish
This is just a fun and exciting new twist on learning! If I had this back then, probably woulda known Spanish out of highschool till now. It not only gives you formal but it also gives you a more casual take on Spanish speakers. It’s comforting to know that I can be more confident in having causal conversation with my family and friends rather then sounding proper and formal all the time! I also love the history and story’s behind words, you can learn at your own pace 🙏🏼 13 bucks ain’t bad!
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Pricey
Maybe this is the “better” way to learn Spanish, but it asks for money, which I won’t spend on an app. Duolingo has workarounds and ads so I don’t have to pay a dime.
A great app
I have tried so many Spanish apps, but all of them I just got bored of. But this one is different. I actually have fun learning Spanish. I have only done one lesson and I have learned so much already. I definitely recommend
Great format - Still buggy
I’m loving Palteca and really feel like it is going to help me take my next step towards Spanish fluency HOWEVER the AI pronunciation interface is a bit buggy. Often, it mishears a pronunciation and gets stuck on it, no matter what I say. They need to fix that. I’d give it 5 stars if they did
Too much
App not very user friendly and it’s not what I thought it would be
I am not a fan of how the lessons are set up
I am not a fan of how the lessons are set up
Not worth it
paying for an annual subscription may not be justified if the content can be reviewed within a month, particularly with a daily practice of thirty minutes. Therefore, offering an annual plan is questionable. Had I been aware of this, I would not have purchased the yearly subscription and I wasted my money.
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This app changed my life
This app so good it’ll make you change your life and become someone new in another country i can never return to who I was before
Could be great but
I love the way this learning platform tries to teach but really wish speaking portions were more forgiving. As someone who is having a really difficult time rolling my “r” it is so frustrating for it to not recognize the word I’m trying to say at all. It makes me want to give up which is not an option. Leaves me feeling super defeated
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Day One
I haven’t even started yet and I love the app and the encouragement!
HIGHLY recommend
I did Duolingo for a year and was struggling to stay motivated because I wasn’t learning enough. Palteca is a game changer. I’m learning so much and actually enjoy using the app
Nonsense App & Fake Positive Reviews
Setting up the app, takes you through dozens upon dozens of useless slides and story telling about how amazing their app is, followed by passive aggressive statements on your willingness to learn, and generalizations about why you struggle learning. Then constant popups for the paywall, blocking extremely basic functions. You are forced to link your email account to use the app (they will send you spam) then finally, you get to the actual learning section; it's the language comprehension equivalent of watching Dora the Explorer.
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I Expect Better
For a paid app, the pronunciation software is pretty awful. I even tested it with my native Spanish speaking friend and the app still could not properly pick up what they were saying. Somehow it can pick up someone speaking English in another room perfectly though…
Onboarding nightmare
The concept of this app is amazing but until the 10 minute (non skippable) nightmare of an onboarding process is fixed I will be leaving this as a one star.
I read other reviews and understand the teams perspective on why they have it set up this way but it was the most infuriating start to a new product I’ve ever experienced …
I read other reviews and understand the teams perspective on why they have it set up this way but it was the most infuriating start to a new product I’ve ever experienced …
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