Comparison

Language Zen vs Verb Dojo

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

Head to head
About

Language Zen

This app offers a personalized approach to learning Spanish, adapting to your strengths and weaknesses. It uses real-world conversations and your interests, like music and sports, to make learning practical and engaging. Unlock full access to courses and features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Real-world conversation data
  • Interest-based courses (music, sports)
  • Learn in 25 hours
  • 2.2X more effective than Rosetta Stone
Features
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Language Zen is like a personal tutor with a perfect memory. It is proven to teach Spanish 2.2X more effectively than Rosetta Stone and can let you learn an entire semester of college level Spanish in 25 hours. Language Zen is so effective because it adapts to every user. It detects your individual strengths and weaknesses to create a truly personalized experience. We also data-mine real conversation to teach the things you're most likely to hear and use in the real world. You can even learn with real music and dive into your personal interests, from travel to sports. In short, Language Zen gives you: -Language learning without frustration, personalized to you -Practical material from real conversation -Specialized courses from shopping, to travel, to flirting, to sports -Real music and songs to learn from ___________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE You will need a premium subscription in order to learn without taking mandatory breaks and to access all of this app's courses and music. There are three main subscription options: 3 month subscription with 30 day trial for $35.99 USD (or the equivalent in local currency), automatically renewed until cancelled. 6 month subscription with 30 day trial for $59.99 USD (or the equivalent in local currency), automatically renewed until cancelled. 12 month subscription with 30 day trial for $95.99 USD (or the equivalent in local currency), automatically renewed until cancelled. If you have already subscribed to one of the main plans, cancel and choose to resubscribe you will be offered comparable plans with the 30 day free trials. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.languagezen.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.languagezen.com/premiumterms.aspx

About

Verb Dojo

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
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Fastest way to master verb conjugations: learn them quickly, then review automatically at the right time. Used by hundreds of thousands! ▶ HOW IT WORKS • Select a verb and tense • Study the full conjugation • Answer multiple choice questions • Type the answers yourself • Review after 24h, 10 days, 30 days, and 60 days with spaced repetition ▶ WHY IT WORKS • You do not just read conjugations, you actively practice them • Typing helps you remember the correct forms better • Spaced repetition helps move verbs into long-term memory You'll learn faster and remember more! ▶ FEATURES • Spanish and French verb conjugations, with more languages coming • Hundreds of verbs, ordered by frequency • Spaced repetition • Sync your learning progress across devices • Available on iPhone and iPad • Privacy-focused: your data never leaves your phone or iCloud backups ▶ MADE BY A SOLO DEVELOPER Feel free to send your questions, suggestions, or feature requests from inside the app. I read and answer them myself! Kevin Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.cosmictaps.com/verb-dojo/privacy

Screenshots

Language Zen4 screens
Verb Dojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Verb Dojo at freemium against Language Zen's subscription. Verb Dojo also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 7) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Language Zen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per 3 months 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Language Zen against 4.8 for Verb Dojo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verb Dojo has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Language Zen's written reviews are positive against 91% of Verb Dojo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Zen ships an update every 2 months, Verb Dojo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Language Zen versus Verb Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage ZenVerb Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.8 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews91.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLanguage Zen IncCosmic Taps SL

Customer experience

Language Zen

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Verb Dojo

All ratings1,377 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%

Bugs and requests

Language Zen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Verb Dojo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Language Zen

Subscriptions6
  • 3 Month Premium Subscription$35.993 Months
  • 3 Month Subscription w/ Trial1 Month trial$35.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$59.996 Months
Show 3 more
  • 6 Month Subscription w/ Trial1 Month trial$59.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription$95.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription w/ Trial1 Month trial$95.991 Year
12 purchases

Verb Dojo

Subscriptions7
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Verb Dojo Premium$5.997 Days
  • Verb Dojo Premium$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Verb Dojo Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Verb Dojo Premium LifetimeFree
  • Verb Dojo Premium$19.99
  • Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime$29.99
Show 2 more
  • Verb Dojo Premium$39.99
  • Verb Dojo Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Language Zen free?
Language Zen 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, Language Zen or Verb Dojo?
Language Zen is rated higher. Language Zen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Verb Dojo averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Language Zen or Verb Dojo have ads?
Neither Language Zen nor Verb Dojo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Language Zen or Verb Dojo?
Language Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Verb Dojo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Language Zen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Verb Dojo on October 29, 2026.

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