Gritty Spanish vs Studia Spanish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gritty Spanish
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.
- 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
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Gritty Spanish brings you real-life conversations from the streets, homes, and hearts of Spanish speakers across Latin America. Forget robotic voices and boring lessons — every episode feels like a mini movie, packed with emotion, humor, and culture. Each episode comes with dual subtitles (Spanish + English) so you can follow along easily, plus interactive pop-ups that dive deep into the language. Tap on words or phrases to unlock: --Verb conjugations and grammar breakdowns --Slang meanings and regional expressions --Vocabulary lists with real-world context After every episode, test your understanding with a quick quiz designed to reinforce what you’ve just heard — helping the language stick naturally. Enjoy complete control while you listen: -- Tap twice to rewind 2 seconds (tap 4 times to go back 4 seconds), etc. -- Slow down or speed up audio on the fly -- Download side-by-side printable PDFs for offline study --Save words to your personal vocabulary list Whether you’re improving your listening, exploring different accents, or falling in love with how Spanish really sounds, Gritty Spanish gives you the authentic experience you’ve been missing. Once you unlock a version, it’s yours forever — no subscriptions, no gimmicks. Just real stories, real voices, and real Spanish that sticks.
Studia Spanish
This app offers structured Spanish lessons and interactive quizzes led by experienced teachers. It includes podcasts, live masterclasses, and community features to help learners progress from beginner to fluent.
- Expert-led video masterclasses
- Interactive quizzes for progress tracking
- On-the-go Spanish podcasts
- Live monthly masterclasses
- Live Q&A sessions
- Spanish learning community
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If you’ve tried the 'games' but still can’t speak the language, you’re in the right place. Studia Spanish replaces streaks and badges with real substance. Guided by an expert teacher with 18 years of experience and trusted by a community of hundreds of thousands, our app is designed for learners who are ready for the real thing. Study whenever and wherever it works for you. Stop playing games with your progress and start truly learning today Here’s what makes Studia Spanish special: • Spanish Master Classes: Dive into video lessons taught by expert teachers with decades of experience to take you from beginner to pro, step by step. • Interactive Quizzes: After each lesson, test what you’ve learned and see your progress in real time. • Podcasts You’ll Love: Listen to hours of Spanish podcasts wherever you are, perfect for learning on the go. • Monthly Masterclasses: Join our live Spanish session every month. It’s a great way to practice and connect with others. • Monthly Q&A sessions: Live sessions to ask Spanish learning questions. • Spanish Community: Ask us any Spanish questions, complete challenges and meet other students. Everything you need to learn Spanish is right here in one app. And the best part? It’s all included in your subscription. Ready to start? Download Studia Spanish and say “¡hola!” to learning Spanish today! https://studiaspanish.com/terms-of-use END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Studia Spanish at 4.8 against Gritty Spanish's 3.9. Studia Spanish also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Gritty Spanish's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (98 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Gritty Spanish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Studia Spanish sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Studia Spanish holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gritty Spanish has 98 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Studia Spanish's.
Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, Studia Spanish every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gritty Spanish | Studia Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (98 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eldon Mirjah | Patricia Zegarra |
Customer experience
Gritty Spanish
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Bugs and requests
Gritty Spanish
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Audio portion does not download
- Episodes/lessons take longer to download
- Accompanying PDF doesn't match audio
- App closes after loading stories
- Stories don't load
- Doesn't work after downloading
- Goes round and round in circles
- Audio quality not very good
- Frequent crashes
- Takes forever to download episodes
- Doesn't download at all
- Slow to load
- Paid for full version, still missing episodes
- Can't get 1 episode/lesson to download
- Select video, loads then disappears before launching
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- Option to see quizzes taken
- Access blog within the app
- More functionality in the app
- Higher audio quality option
- Looping feature for audio
- Start with one accent for beginners
- Bundle purchase option with discount
Studia Spanish
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gritty Spanish
- Gritty Spanish Basics$29.99
- Gritty Spanish Beginnings$34.99
- Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored$35.99
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- Gritty Spanish (original)$44.99
- Gritty Spanish: Parte II$49.99
Studia Spanish
- Spanish Mastery Course3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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