# Gritty Spanish vs Ella Verbs

The clearest difference is rating: Ella Verbs at 4.9 against Gritty Spanish's 3.9. Ella Verbs also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 63%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 98). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gritty Spanish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ella Verbs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ella Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ella Verbs has 5.5K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Gritty Spanish's written reviews are positive against 98% of Ella Verbs's.

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, Ella Verbs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gritty Spanish | Ella Verbs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ella-verbs-learn-spanish/id1405230721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) | [Tauro Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/964854702) |

## What reviewers say

### Gritty Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953)

Learn Spanish through authentic conversations from Latin America. Features dual subtitles, interactive pop-ups for grammar and slang, and quizzes to reinforce learning. Downloadable PDFs and offline study options are available.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gritty Spanish Basics | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish Beginnings | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored | $35.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish (original) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish: Parte II | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗣️ Real-world Spanish conversations
- 👂 Excellent for listening comprehension
- 🌍 Authentic street Spanish
- 💡 Option to slow down audio
- 📚 Comprehensive explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📱 App functionality issues
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐌 Slow download times
- 📉 Basic app design

**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

**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


### Ella Verbs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ella-verbs-learn-spanish/id1405230721)

Master Spanish verb conjugations with structured lessons and intelligent quizzes. This app focuses on understanding grammar patterns rather than rote memorization, helping you speak Spanish confidently. Progress through 50 levels, track your CEFR level, and practice with various methods.

**Highlights:** 50 levels of bite-sized lessons, 2,300+ verbs with guides, Smart Quizzes with spaced repetition, CEFR level tracking, Multiple practice modes (typing, flashcards, speaking), Spanish verb sudoku puzzle, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Ella Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Ella Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual (Family) | $89.99 | per year |
| Ella Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for learning verb conjugations
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive learning experience
- 💡 Customizable quizzes and practice options
- 👍 Helpful explanations and examples
- 👍 Responsive and supportive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with progress tracking
- 🔍 Could use more variety in quiz questions

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when passing level-up quizzes

**Requested features**

- Ability to listen to full sentences in quizzes
- Option to download verb dictionary for offline use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

Gritty Spanish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ella Verbs free?

Ella Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gritty Spanish or Ella Verbs?

Ella Verbs is rated higher. Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Ella Verbs averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Gritty Spanish or Ella Verbs have ads?

Neither Gritty Spanish nor Ella Verbs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gritty Spanish or Ella Verbs?

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, and Ella Verbs every 3 days. Most recently, Gritty Spanish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ella Verbs on October 29, 2026.

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