# Gritty Spanish vs Visual Verbs

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Verbs at 4.7 against Gritty Spanish's 3.9. Visual Verbs also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 63%). Gritty Spanish's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gritty Spanish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Visual Verbs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Gritty Spanish's written reviews are positive against 95% of Visual Verbs's.

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, Visual Verbs monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gritty Spanish | Visual Verbs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-verbs-learn-spanish/id6443834204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) | [Verbs Visualized](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649801156) |

## 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


### Visual Verbs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-verbs-learn-spanish/id6443834204)

Master Spanish verb conjugations with a visual timeline approach. Understand when to use each tense in real-life contexts, prioritize learning based on frequency, and practice with customizable flashcards. Includes translations, audio pronunciation, and offline access.

**Highlights:** Verb conjugation on timelines, Customizable flashcards, Verb frequency ranking, Audio pronunciation, Offline access, Conjugation finder quiz

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

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

### Is Visual Verbs free?

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

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

Visual Verbs is rated higher. Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Visual Verbs averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

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

Neither Gritty Spanish nor Visual Verbs shows ads.

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

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, and Visual Verbs monthly. Most recently, Gritty Spanish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Visual Verbs on October 24, 2026.

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