# Gritty Spanish vs Studia Spanish

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gritty Spanish | Studia Spanish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studia-spanish/id6738706891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) | [Patricia Zegarra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781995536) |

## 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


### Studia Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studia-spanish/id6738706891)

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.

**Highlights:** Expert-led video masterclasses, Interactive quizzes for progress tracking, On-the-go Spanish podcasts, Live monthly masterclasses, Live Q&A sessions, Spanish learning community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Mastery Course | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

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

### Is Studia Spanish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gritty Spanish or Studia Spanish?

Studia Spanish is rated higher. Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Studia Spanish averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Gritty Spanish or Studia Spanish have ads?

Neither Gritty Spanish nor Studia Spanish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gritty Spanish or Studia Spanish?

Gritty Spanish ships an update fortnightly, and Studia Spanish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gritty Spanish was updated on October 24, 2026 and Studia Spanish on October 30, 2026.

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