Ella Verbs vs Forge Language
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ella Verbs
Master Spanish verb conjugations with structured lessons and intelligent quizzes. This app focuses on understanding grammar patterns rather than rote memorization, helping you speak Spanish confidently. Progress through 50 levels, track your CEFR level, and practice with various methods.
- 50 levels of bite-sized lessons
- 2,300+ verbs with guides
- Smart Quizzes with spaced repetition
- CEFR level tracking
- Multiple practice modes (typing, flashcards, speaking)
- Spanish verb sudoku puzzle
- Offline access
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Spanish verbs don't have to be scary. Whether you're just starting to learn Spanish or pushing towards fluency, Spanish verb conjugation is usually what holds you back. Other apps make you memorize. We teach you to understand, so conjugation finally clicks and you can actually hold a conversation. Ella Verbs is the Spanish verb app built for learners who want real progress. How Ella Verbs works: Learn a concept → Quiz until it clicks → Level up. Short lessons, plenty of practice, and a clear path from the present tense to the subjunctive, broken into 50 manageable levels. Our Smart Quizzes use spaced repetition (SRS) to target the patterns you're struggling with: not just individual words, but the tenses and verb types that aren't clicking yet. You practice what actually needs work, not what you already know. What learners are saying: "In 22 days I've learned more than in all the years before." "I am not afraid to form sentences or speak anymore." "Learned more in 3 days than 3 years on Duolingo." "Great for beginners but essential for serious learners." Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15,000+ ratings. What you get: • 50 levels of bite-sized lessons and quizzes covering 18 tenses • 2,500+ verbs with full English translations, synonyms, and step-by-step conjugation guides • Smart Quizzes with spaced repetition (SRS) that target your weak spots (Pro) • CEFR level tracking (A1 → C2) to see where you stand • Speaking quizzes: say each answer out loud and the app checks it • Practice your way: typing, multiple choice, flashcards, listening, or sentences in context • Daily Verb Sudoku: a conjugation puzzle for when you want a change from quizzes • Full lessons on tricky topics like ser vs. estar and reflexive verbs • Works offline, and syncs across phone, tablet, web, and Mac Start free: the first 11 levels, the top 100 verbs, the daily Verb Sudoku, and a free Pro trial with no card needed. Pro unlocks all 50 levels, all 2,500+ verbs, Smart Quizzes, custom quizzes in every tense, and your own verb lists. Built by learners, for learners: We're Jane and Brian: an Irish couple living in Spain, learning Spanish ourselves. We built Ella Verbs because we couldn't find a method that actually taught conjugation instead of just drilling it. We're a small team and read every email ourselves (really). We release updates almost every week. Have an idea or question? Reach us at jane@ellaverbs.com or brian@ellaverbs.com. We also offer free access through our Give Back program for those who need it. More features: • Milestone levels testing verbs in real sentence contexts • Custom quiz builder: choose your tenses, verbs, and practice styles (present tense free) • Create your own verb lists to study (Pro) • Daily streak tracking across devices • Both European Spanish (with vosotros) and Latin American Spanish • Dark mode and extensive customization options Tenses covered (18 total): Indicative mood: • Present (El Presente) • Present Continuous (El Presente Progresivo) • Informal/Near Future (El Futuro Próximo) • Preterite (El Pretérito Indefinido) • Imperfect (El Pretérito Imperfecto) • Present Perfect (El Pretérito Perfecto) • Past Perfect (El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto) • Future (El Futuro Simple) • Future Perfect (El Futuro Perfecto) • Conditional (El Condicional Simple) • Conditional Perfect (El Condicional Perfecto) Subjunctive mood: • Present Subjunctive (El Presente de Subjuntivo) • Imperfect Subjunctive (El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo) • Present Perfect Subjunctive (El Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo) • Past Perfect Subjunctive (El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo) • Future Subjunctive (El Futuro de Subjuntivo) • Future Perfect Subjunctive (El Futuro Perfecto de Subjuntivo) Imperative mood: • Imperative, affirmative & negative (El Imperativo) By using Ella Verbs you agree to our terms (https://ellaverbs.com/terms) and privacy policy (https://ellaverbs.com/privacy). Learn more at https://ellaverbs.com.
Forge Language
This application provides a comprehensive language learning experience, consolidating all necessary tools for users to achieve their language goals. It acts as a portable language school, offering everything needed in a single, accessible platform.
- All-in-one language learning tools
- Goal achievement focused
- Pocket-sized language school
- Accessible platform
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Forge is a language school in your pocket. Open the app, and you have everything you need to achieve your goals, in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ella Verbs at 4.9 against Forge Language's 4.2. Ella Verbs also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 65%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 37). Forge Language's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Ella Verbs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Forge Language asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ella Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ella Verbs has 5.5K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Ella Verbs's written reviews are positive against 65% of Forge Language's.
| Parameter | Ella Verbs | Forge Language |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.5K ratings) — better | 4.2 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews — better | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tauro Software SL | Cameron Baughn |
Customer experience
Ella Verbs
Forge Language
Bugs and requests
Ella Verbs
Reported bugs
2 issues- Loading issues for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when passing level-up quizzes
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to listen to full sentences in quizzes
- Option to download verb dictionary for offline use
Forge Language
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ella Verbs
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Ella Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$59.991 Year
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- Ella Pro Annual$69.991 Year
- Pro Annual (Family)$89.991 Year
- Ella Pro Lifetime$179.99
- Pro Lifetime$179.99
Forge Language
No in-app purchases
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