# Gritty Spanish vs Verb Dojo

The clearest difference is rating: Verb Dojo at 4.8 against Gritty Spanish's 3.9. Verb Dojo also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 98). Gritty Spanish's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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 Verb Dojo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Verb Dojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verb Dojo has 1.4K 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 91% of Verb Dojo's.

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, Verb Dojo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gritty Spanish | Verb Dojo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verb-dojo-language-learning/id1480814608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) | [Cosmic Taps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/997825935) |

## 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


### Verb Dojo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verb-dojo-language-learning/id1480814608)

Master verb conjugations through active practice and spaced repetition. This app offers interactive exercises, including multiple-choice and typing, to help you learn and retain Spanish and French verbs efficiently. Sync progress across devices and enjoy a privacy-focused learning experience.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Active verb conjugation practice, Multiple choice and typing exercises, Spanish and French verb support, Sync learning progress, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Verb Dojo Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reviewing and learning verb conjugations
- 👍 Helpful tool for practicing and learning verb tenses
- 👍 Simple and effective interface for verb practice
- 👍 Useful for improving verb conjugation skills
- 👍 Excellent for drilling and memorizing verb forms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and issues with the app
- 💰 Premium subscription required to access full features
- 🔊 Lack of audio/pronunciation support for verbs
- 🔍 Limited number of verbs available in the free version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues on certain devices
- Inconsistencies in the app's behavior or functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more verbs and tenses, including advanced ones
- Incorporate audio/pronunciation for verb conjugations
- Allow users to create custom verb lists or groups
- Provide more flexibility in reviewing past learned verbs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

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

### Is Verb Dojo free?

Verb Dojo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gritty Spanish or Verb Dojo?

Verb Dojo is rated higher. Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Verb Dojo averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Gritty Spanish or Verb Dojo have ads?

Neither Gritty Spanish nor Verb Dojo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gritty Spanish or Verb Dojo?

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, and Verb Dojo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gritty Spanish was updated on October 20, 2026 and Verb Dojo on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*