# Survival Spanish for Travel — Learn to speak in 1 week

> Learn essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases for travel using spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Bold Learning Solutions, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-spanish-for-travel/id405597109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bold Learning Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/380833754)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 261 App Store ratings · 153 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-spanish-for-travel/id405597109/reviews.md

## What is Survival Spanish for Travel?

Stop wasting time with other introductory Spanish apps!  Brainscape will drill you on the 200 most essential Spanish words & phrases FASTER than any other app, using the latest in Cognitive Science techniques.

Rather than creating frivolous games or distracting quizzes to try to make learning “fun,” Brainscape provides a scientifically optimized algorithm to repeat flashcards in just the right pattern for your brain’s maximum absorption, based on YOUR confidence.  Brainscape makes sure that your study time is used as efficiently as possible, because – let’s face it – you are busy!

This app includes:

• 200 AUDIO flashcards composed of the most important words in Spanish, carefully ordered from most foundational to most complex
• USEFUL key phrases that will help you survive better on the streets of – wherever!
• A customized flashcard repetition algorithm that cuts your memorization time dramatically
• Convenient “browse” and “search” functions that allow you to easily find cards you want
• Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress

The Brainscape team is made up of cognitive scientists and language specialists formerly with Columbia and Yale, as well as former executives from The Princeton Review and Kaplan.  Our mission is to make learning easier and more convenient.

If you like this app, be sure to check out the full versions of our Spanish apps for thousands of the most useful words, phrases, and verbs in the Spanish language.  Best of luck, and be sure to check out our website for web-based study opportunities and/or to create and share your own flashcards.

Good luck!

## Key features

- 200 essential Spanish audio flashcards
- Key survival phrases
- Cognitive science-based repetition algorithm
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Browse and search functions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the decks in this app to achieve full mastery. | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Survival Spanish for Travel?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 💡 Helpful for learning basics
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Tracks progress well
- 👍 Intuitive flashcard system
- 💡 Useful for travel/vacation
- 👍 Excellent supplementary tool

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Limited free content, must pay for full access
- 🔒 Concerns about notification content
- 🔍 Limited vocabulary/content selection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Saving results issues
- Trouble unlocking purchased content

**Most requested features**

- More vocabulary/content decks
- Ability to customize/remove flashcards
- Option to choose language of translation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 153)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-spanish-for-travel/id405597109/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Frozen

*2025-01-03*

After my first lesson, when the app was saving my results it never could finish. Had to restart my phone.

### 1/5 — Hard to navigate

*2022-06-21*

This app is useless, keeps bouncing me back to brain scape main page . Almost all the flash cards require a subscription and the one unit that is free I can’t get to. Just pay for one of the real language learning apps.

### 4/5 — Awesome and free

*2021-07-15*

Pretty good bargain seeing you can learn pretty much everyday phrases for free

### 5/5 — Amazing! This is probably the best app to learn Spanish.

*2021-01-26*

I LOVE THIS APP!!! I never write reviews if that says anything!!!

### 5/5 — Love

*2020-04-07, version 3.20180228*

All good

### 1/5 — No audio

*2019-10-18*

No audio even with sound adjustment.

### 5/5 — Well thought out!

*2019-07-30, version 3.20180228*

I have about 5 language apps I’m using at the moment; this one is my favourite. No messing about! Fast, efficient, effective. Definitely recommend!

### 5/5 — Learning Spanish

*2019-05-25, version 3.20180228*

The format is helpful.  Repeats some phrases as well as using previously learned ones to help in remembering. Phrase are relevant to every day use.  Only used for a short time so hoping I’m still happy the longer I use it.

### 5/5 — MD

*2019-04-17, version 3.20180228*

Very helpful!!!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-02-19*

Lots of fun

## Frequently asked questions about Survival Spanish for Travel

### What does Survival Spanish for Travel do?

This app helps you learn the 200 most essential Spanish words and phrases quickly, focusing on efficient memorization for travelers. It uses a scientifically optimized algorithm to repeat flashcards at the optimal time for your brain's absorption.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 200 audio flashcards with foundational to complex Spanish words, useful survival phrases, a customized repetition algorithm for faster memorization, and tools for tracking your progress with feedback and statistics.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that some content or advanced features may require an additional purchase.

### What is the best way to use this app for travel?

The app is designed for rapid learning, so consistent use of the flashcard system is recommended. Focus on mastering the 200 essential words and survival phrases to be prepared for common travel situations.

### What makes this app different from other language learning apps?

This app prioritizes efficiency by using cognitive science techniques and a scientifically optimized algorithm for flashcard repetition, rather than relying on games or distracting quizzes. The focus is on maximum absorption and efficient use of study time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.20180228 — 2018-03-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and content improvements

### 3.20171005 — 2017-10-07

iOS 11 Fixes

### 3.20160929 — 2016-10-05

-Updated for iOS 10, bug fixes, and answers to the meaning of life.
-Fixed in-app purchasing

### 3.20160822 — 2016-08-26

Updated for iOS 10, bug fixes, and answers to the meaning of life.

### 2.20141023 — 2014-10-25

-Support for iOS 8
-Native support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+
-Leaderboards to help see how you stack up
-Easy access to the full market of Brainscape subjects
-New motivational system reminds you to study every day
-Lots more!

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