Comparison

Umi vs Parrot

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

Head to head
About

Umi

Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from 0 to fluency
  • Watch TV clips for learning
  • Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice
  • Immersion method
  • Learn from native speakers
  • 24 free lessons
Features
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Learn a language from 0 to fluency in 1 year, by watching TV clips! 24 lessons for free! Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German or English! Vocabulary, listening, and reading all in one app... and it's fun! A revolutionary scientifically backed method; natural exposure with short videos is the best way to gain REAL comprehension. No textbooks. No boring lectures. Learn from native speakers! Understand how people talk in real life situations. Start learning today with the revolutionary immersion method, and actually achieve fluency! Privacy: https://www.umiapp.co/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Parrot

Learn Spanish through authentic short videos from native speakers. Tap words in captions for instant translations, save them to your personal dictionary, and practice with interactive exercises. Progress through a personalized path with gamified elements to build a consistent learning habit.

Highlights
  • Learn Spanish with real short videos
  • Tap to translate words and phrases
  • Personalized learning path
  • Interactive practice exercises
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Save vocabulary to personal dictionary
  • Gamified habit building
Features
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LEARN SPANISH BY WATCHING REAL SHORT VIDEOS Parrot teaches you Spanish the way you actually pick up a language: by watching real people speak it. Scroll a feed of short videos from native speakers, tap any word or phrase in the captions to see what it means, save it, then practice it until it sticks. No textbook Spanish – the vocabulary, pronunciation and slang people really use. Starting from zero, or studied for years and still freeze in a real conversation? Parrot meets you at your level and builds from there. HOW PARROT WORKS ► Scroll real videos – Short, authentic clips from native speakers, matched to your level. ► Tap to translate – Tap any word or phrase in the captions for an instant translation, then save it to your personal dictionary. ► Practice what you just watched – Quick activities after every video: match the words, fill in the blank, build the sentence, and say it out loud with instant feedback on your pronunciation. ► Review with flashcards – Your saved words and phrases come back until you know them. ► Follow your own path – A personalized learning path that adapts as your vocabulary and listening comprehension grow. ► Build the habit – Streaks, badges and challenges keep you going a few minutes at a time. You can even import your streak from other apps. ► Every milestone plants a tree. WHICH LEVEL IS PARROT FOR? ► Complete beginners – Start with beginner videos and the most common words and phrases, and understand real Spanish from your first week. ► Intermediate learners – Break through the plateau with real speed, real accents and real conversations: the listening and speaking practice that drills can't give you. ► Returning learners – Took Spanish in school? Rebuild it fast by immersing yourself in the language every day. WHO USES PARROT ► Travellers who want to actually talk to people on their next trip. ► Busy adults and parents who have ten minutes, not an hour. ► Students who want Spanish to make sense outside the classroom. ► Movie and music lovers who want to understand Spanish TV shows, series and songs without subtitles. WHAT LEARNERS SAY ► Christine, US: “I love how Parrot makes learning effortless. Just watching videos has improved my Spanish so much!” ► Stephani, Canada: “With Parrot, I stopped speaking textbook Spanish. Now I understand real conversations and feel confident speaking Spanish!” ► Marcus, UK: “I can scroll for 10 minutes and feel like I actually learned something.” SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Parrot offers auto-renewing Parrot+ subscriptions that unlock all videos, activities and features. Weekly, monthly and annual plans are available, and the monthly plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://parrotapp.com/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Umi4 screens
Parrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Parrot at #62 against Umi's unranked. Parrot also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 2.8K). Umi's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 45%). 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. Umi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Parrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.8 for Umi against 4.7 for Parrot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 19K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Umi's written reviews are positive against 45% of Parrot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Umi ships an update every 10 days, Parrot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Umi versus Parrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmiParrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better4.7 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews — better44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K19K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB238 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperImmersely Inc.Parrot Learning Inc.

Customer experience

Umi

All ratings2,362 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.3%

Parrot

All ratings18,394 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative49.5%

User reviews

Umi

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and immersive learning experience
  • 👍 Helpful for improving listening and comprehension
  • 💡 Unique approach using real-world media clips
  • 🤩 Fun and enjoyable way to learn vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations and subtitles
  • 🐛 Inconsistent clip quality and content
  • 💰 Paywall limits free access to full features
  • 🤔 Lack of structured learning progression

Parrot

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Best language learning app
  • 👍 Engaging and effective learning experience
  • 🙌 Helps improve Spanish quickly
  • 🎥 Great for listening practice with real-world content
  • 🤩 Life-changing for language learning

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Requires payment to access full app
  • 🤔 Misleading about free trial and subscription options
  • 🐛 Technical issues like white screen and loading problems

Bugs and requests

Umi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and loading issues
  • Inability to delete account or access full free version
  • Inconsistent performance and playback problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
  • Improve spaced repetition and word review system
  • Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
  • Add a search function to find specific vocabulary

Parrot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • White screen on app launch
  • Stuck on loading screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to bypass free trial screen
  • More practice questions and consolidation exercises after lessons
  • Proficiency test or CEFR level indicators to find right starting point

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Umi

Subscriptions9
  • Umi Plus + Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Umi Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - 6 months3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Umi Plus + Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Plus - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Premium - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Umi Pro - Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Umi - Plus$149.99
10 purchases

Parrot

Subscriptions10
  • Parrot+ (weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Parrot+ Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Parrot+$9.991 Month
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  • Parrot+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Parrot+ Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Parrot+7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Parrot+ Annual: Learn Spanish7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot+$44.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot+7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Umi free?
Umi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Umi or Parrot?
Umi is rated higher. Umi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Parrot averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do Umi or Parrot have ads?
Both Umi and Parrot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Umi or Parrot?
Umi ships an update every 10 days, and Parrot weekly. Most recently, Umi was updated on November 7, 2026 and Parrot on November 9, 2026.

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