Comparison

Schaum's Outlines vs Visual Verbs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Schaum's Outlines

Access hundreds of instructional videos and audio recordings to supplement study guides. Learn by watching step-by-step problem-solving or by listening to native speakers for language pronunciation practice. Requires internet access.

Highlights
  • Video instruction for problem-solving
  • Audio recordings for language exercises
  • Supports Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics
  • Step-by-step problem solutions
  • Native speaker pronunciation models
Features
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The Schaum’s Outlines app from McGraw-Hill Professional is a convenient way to access hundreds of videos and audio recordings that support many books in the Schaum’s Outlines series. The videos provide step-by-step instruction for solving a range of 20-25 problems from each book, in the categories for Allied Health & Biology, Chemistry, Engineering & Electronics, Mathematics, and Physics. For Language books, audio recordings provide the answers of numerous exercises, spoken by native speakers to provide a model for pronunciation. Note: Internet access required to view the videos and hear the audio recordings.

About

Visual Verbs

This app simplifies Spanish verb conjugation with visual timelines and clear definitions for every tense. Learn verbs by frequency of use, practice with customizable flashcards, and access translations and audio pronunciations. It's designed to build confidence in speaking Spanish.

Highlights
  • Verb tenses on a timeline
  • Frequency-based learning
  • Customizable flashcards
  • Conjugation finder quiz
  • English translations and audio
  • Offline access
  • Dark mode
Features
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Visual Verbs is the Spanish learning app that makes verb conjugation easy to understand. Forget confusing verb tables: we arrange every Spanish tense on a timeline with a clear, simple definition, so you'll know when to use the preterite, the imperfect or the subjunctive. Verbs and tenses are ranked by how often native speakers use them, so you learn the Spanish that matters most first (a lifesaver). Every conjugation is translated into English (finally!) and comes with audio pronunciation. Save verbs to your own lists and practice them with highly customizable flashcards, choosing any mix of pronouns and tenses. Whether you're a beginner learning your first Spanish verbs or an advanced learner tackling the subjunctive, we believe verb conjugation is the key to speaking Spanish with confidence. We're excited to help you demystify it, one tense at a time! OUR FEATURES • See every tense on a timeline Each Spanish tense sits on a timeline that moves as you swipe between moods and tenses. Goodbye, confusing tables. • Know what's important We rank every verb, mood and tense by frequency of use, so you always know what to study next. • Study with flashcards Practice Spanish vocabulary or focus on verb conjugation. Customize which tenses and pronouns to study! • Conjugation finder Not sure which tense you need? Take a quick quiz to discover the correct mood, tense and pronoun for what you want to say. It's like a reverse search for Spanish grammar! • Translations and pronunciation Every conjugation is translated into English and spoken aloud. Choose from six Spanish voices from Spain and Latin America. • Definitions and examples Get definitions and example sentences for every mood and tense, so you understand what each one is for. • Search everything Search in Spanish, in English, or by any conjugated form to find the verb you need. • Save verbs and create lists Build custom verb lists, arrange them in any order and study them with flashcards. • Offline, always No internet? No problem. Visual Verbs works offline, so you can study on the train or on a plane. • Dark mode Night owl? Study late with our dreamy dark mode. WHAT'S INSIDE • 6,600+ Spanish verbs, regular and irregular • 14 tenses across the indicative, subjunctive, participle and imperative moods • Present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, subjunctive, participles and commands • English translations and audio for every conjugation UPGRADE TO PRO Our free version lets you browse the top 100 Spanish verbs and try flashcards and lists. Pro unlocks all 6,600+ verbs, unlimited flashcards and lists, and the conjugation finder. Pick a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. CONTACT US Have ideas or requests? We read every email, and many of our features started as suggestions from people learning Spanish with the app. Email us at hello@visualverbs.app Support: https://visualverbs.app/support Privacy: https://visualverbs.app/privacy Terms: https://visualverbs.app/terms

Screenshots

Schaum's Outlines4 screens
Visual Verbs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Verbs at 95% against Schaum's Outlines's 33%. Visual Verbs also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Schaum's Outlines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Verbs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Schaum's Outlines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Verbs has 69 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Schaum's Outlines's written reviews are positive against 95% of Visual Verbs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schaum's Outlines ships an update every 15 months, Visual Verbs monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Schaum's Outlines versus Visual Verbs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchaum's OutlinesVisual Verbs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.7 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings769 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcGraw-HillVerbs Visualized

Customer experience

Schaum's Outlines

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Visual Verbs

All ratings68 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Schaum's Outlines

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Visual Verbs

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3 Months$4.993 Months
  • Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$10.99

Questions

Is Schaum's Outlines free?
Schaum's Outlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Verbs free?
Visual Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Schaum's Outlines or Visual Verbs?
Visual Verbs is rated higher. Schaum's Outlines averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Visual Verbs averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.
Do Schaum's Outlines or Visual Verbs have ads?
Neither Schaum's Outlines nor Visual Verbs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schaum's Outlines or Visual Verbs?
Schaum's Outlines ships an update every 15 months, and Visual Verbs monthly. Most recently, Schaum's Outlines was updated on November 5, 2026 and Visual Verbs on November 7, 2026.

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