Comparison

Collins Spanish vs Larousse Spanish Basic

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

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About

Collins Spanish

Access a comprehensive bilingual dictionary with over 100,000 translations and a powerful verb conjugator for Spanish and English. Includes usage notes, examples, and a number translator, all available offline.

Highlights
  • 100,000+ translations
  • Verb conjugator for thousands of verbs
  • Usage notes and examples
  • Offline access
  • Number translator
  • Smart search
Features
Currently charting
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Over 100,000 translations • Conjugates thousands of Spanish and English verbs • Hundreds of usage notes and examples • No internet connection required Carry a dependable Spanish and English reference everywhere you go with the Collins Pro Spanish-English Translation Dictionary. This app contains dictionary data from HarperCollins in our popular Ultralingua interface. Use our verb conjugation tool to find complete conjugations of thousands of verbs in all standard forms, and the number translator to convert numerals into Spanish or English text instantly. DICTIONARY: • Over 55,000 entries with 100,000 translations • Tap-and-hold any word or phrase and choose "Speak" from the popup menu to hear that word spoken using Apple's built-in text-to-speech feature. • Noun genders • Slang, technical language, and regional differences in spelling and usage • Hundreds of usage notes about troublesome constructions • Smart search results in case you misspell or mistype • Search-as-you-go displays words and narrows your selection as you type VERBS: • Conjugations for thousands of Spanish and English verbs • Includes all standard tenses and forms • Smart search finds infinitives and catches misspellings • Must-have reference tool for any student or language professional • On iPhone/iPod touch, conjugate a verb from the dictionary results by tapping it MORE: • Translate numerals into Spanish and English text with the number tool • Language swapper button to switch from Spanish-English to English-Spanish • Tap the history button to view the 50 most recent dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, and more in one place. Sort the list alphabetically or by date, and choose to clear the list completely or delete one entry at a time. • No internet connection required • Change your device settings to view the app display in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German REVIEWS: "It is the most useful app on my ipod touch. You don´t have be connected to the internet which is a serious plus." -User review View our reviews below to see why users love this app, and remember to let us know what you think! This universal app will run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you can purchase it once and load it onto all your devices. The iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions look and behave differently to give you a great experience on every device you own. The interface will change, but you’ll always have the same outstanding language data and tools inside. Dictionaries are available from Ultralingua for many languages, including combinations of English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and more. See what else we have to offer by searching for Ultralingua in the App Store. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for app news, language learning tips, and more: http://www.twitter.com/ultralingua http://on.fb.me/ifI8Hy

About

Larousse Spanish Basic

Access a comprehensive Spanish dictionary with over 30,000 entries and 75,000 definitions. Look up words by typing or taking a picture, and get detailed information including grammatical category, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and examples. An internet connection is not required for definitions.

Highlights
  • 30,000+ lexical entries
  • 75,000+ definitions
  • Search by typing or photo
  • Grammatical category
  • Locutions and idiomatic expressions
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Offline access for definitions
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This app won the 2012 Award for Editorial Art in Electronic Publications granted by Mexico's publishing association, CANIEM. Type or take a picture of a word and you will easily find the most comprehensive definition and information of it. This app features more than 30 000 lexical entries and 75 000 definitions. Entries include: - Grammatical category. - Locutions and idiomatic expressions. - Synonyms and antonyms. - Numerous examples with phrases that contribute to a better understanding of the definitions. Just write the word or take a picture of it to find extensive information. Internet connection is not required for getting word definitions. For any issues related to this app please contact us directly at apps@larousse.com.mx. Dir. © 2024 Ediciones Larousse, S.A. de C.V. Renacimiento 180, C.P. 02400, México, D.F.

Screenshots

Collins Spanish3 screens
Larousse Spanish Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Larousse Spanish Basic at $1.99 against Collins Spanish's $17.99. Larousse Spanish Basic also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Collins Spanish's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (63% vs 37%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Collins Spanish costs $17.99 and Larousse Spanish Basic $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collins Spanish holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 364 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Collins Spanish's written reviews are positive against 37% of Larousse Spanish Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collins Spanish ships an update every 5 months, Larousse Spanish Basic every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Collins Spanish versus Larousse Spanish Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollins SpanishLarousse Spanish Basic
Price$17.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (364 ratings) — better3.7 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings364 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltralingua, Inc.Ediciones Larousse

Customer experience

Collins Spanish

All ratings357 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative28.4%

Larousse Spanish Basic

All ratings75 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative56.7%

User reviews

Collins Spanish

From 364 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Comprehensive dictionary
  • 🔤 Detailed verb conjugations
  • 📚 Extensive examples and usage
  • 🔍 Easy to look up words
  • 🔝 Essential for learning Spanish

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate between dictionary and conjugations
  • 🔍 Search function could be improved
  • 💰 Expensive for an app
  • 🚫 Missing some common words

Larousse Spanish Basic

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent dictionary content
  • 👍 Useful for learning Spanish
  • 👍 Provides good examples
  • 👍 Practical for daily use
  • 👍 Accurate definitions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Not working with iOS 11
  • 🐛 Content not visible after update
  • 🐛 Limited vocabulary
  • 🐛 Basic, primary school level

Bugs and requests

Collins Spanish

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between dictionary and conjugations
  • Search function issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Phonetic pronunciation guides
  • Favorites/bookmarking system
  • Integrated flashcard/learning features
  • Improved search and navigation
  • More comprehensive coverage of vocabulary

Larousse Spanish Basic

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App disappears after purchase
  • Content not visible after latest update
  • App does not open with iOS 11
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App crashes upon launch
Show 4 more
  • Search does not work
  • App does not work with iOS 8
  • App does not work with iOS 11
  • Inconsistent functionality

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for iOS 11
  • Update for iOS 8
  • Support Spain Spanish
  • Add audio pronunciations
  • Tap words in definitions to look up
Show 5 more
  • Add more synonyms
  • Add phrases for usage
  • Add 'vosotros' conjugation
  • Add missing words (soeza, laso, escolio, etc.)
  • Fix adjective inflection error

In-app purchases

None

Collins Spanish

No in-app purchases

None

Larousse Spanish Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collins Spanish free?
Collins Spanish costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Larousse Spanish Basic free?
Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collins Spanish or Larousse Spanish Basic?
Collins Spanish is rated higher. Collins Spanish averages 4.7 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Larousse Spanish Basic averages 3.7 from 75 ratings.
Do Collins Spanish or Larousse Spanish Basic have ads?
Neither Collins Spanish nor Larousse Spanish Basic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collins Spanish or Larousse Spanish Basic?
Collins Spanish ships an update every 5 months, and Larousse Spanish Basic every 13 months. Most recently, Collins Spanish was updated on November 6, 2026 and Larousse Spanish Basic on November 6, 2026.

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