Comparison

SpanishDictionary.com Learning vs Passive Spanish

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

Head to head
About

SpanishDictionary.com Learning

Master Spanish with this comprehensive app. It offers translation, verb conjugation, interactive lessons, pronunciation videos, and vocabulary practice. Learn online or offline with millions of trusted users.

Highlights
  • Spanish-English Dictionary
  • Spanish-English Translator
  • Spanish Verb Conjugations
  • Interactive Video Lessons
  • Pronunciation Videos
  • Vocabulary Practice
  • Word of the Day
Features
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Learn Spanish online or offline for free with SpanishDictionary.com, the leading Spanish-learning app trusted by millions. Translate anything between Spanish and English, look up the conjugations for every Spanish verb, and practice with our interactive quizzes, lessons, and drills. Watch thousands of pronunciation videos, browse millions of example sentences, and learn a new word each day with the Word of the Day. FEATURES: - Learn Spanish: Learn Spanish from A to Z with hundreds of interactive video lessons covering introductory Spanish all the way through advanced grammar topics. - Spanish-English Dictionary: Browse thousands of entries that include translations, examples, regionalisms, and context. Our English to Spanish and Spanish to English dictionary is lightning-fast, extremely accurate, and works online or offline. - Spanish-English Translator: Type, paste, or dictate the English or Spanish text that you want to translate and receive translations from three state-of-the-art, AI-powered, and highly-accurate neural machine translation engines. Then, copy the results from our Spanish translator straight to your device. - Spanish Verb Conjugations: Become a pro at Spanish conjugation. Conjugate any verb in any tense, online or offline. Master irregular verbs and get context with example sentences. - Spanish Pronunciation Videos: Perfect your Spanish pronunciation with native-speaker videos for tens of thousands of words. - Spanish Vocabulary Practice: Quiz yourself on thousands of Spanish words with our highly-personalizable and extremely-effective vocabulary system powered by spaced repetition. - Spanish Grammar Guide: Our Spanish-language experts have written thousands of articles and lessons about the most common Spanish grammar questions and the trickiest topics. - Spanish Verb Conjugation Drills: Master the conjugations for any verb and any tense with interactive practice questions. - Spanish Word of the Day: Never stop learning Spanish by discovering a new word each day. - SpanishDictionary.com Premium: Take your learning to the next level with offline vocabulary quizzes, no ads, and downloadable Cheat Sheets and Phrasebooks. Check out some of our reviews: - “I’m using this app to learn Spanish and build up my vocabulary, and this is exactly what I need.” - “I have been looking for places to teach me Spanish forever!! You can learn lessons for free just by watching 5 second ads after a lesson. If you ever need help with homework or a word this is the place.” - “Easy to use and comprehensive. Large vocabulary and grammar examples abound” - “It’s all at your fingertips. So easy. So comprehensive” - “I love the fact that it gives different word usages for Spain vs Latin American countries. Very helpful. And the grammar quizzes and words of the day are great.” - “This has always been and will always be my favorite Spanish translator app” If you choose to purchase SpanishDictionary.com Premium, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy policy: http://www.spanishdict.com/company/privacy Terms of use: http://www.spanishdict.com/company/tos

About

Passive Spanish

This app teaches Spanish vocabulary using visual association, bypassing English translation. Set images with Spanish text as your phone's background for effortless, passive learning throughout the day.

Highlights
  • Visual vocabulary association
  • Image-based learning
  • Passive learning through phone background
  • No English translation required
  • Curated image library
Features
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Learn Spanish Naturally and Effortlessly Forget traditional translation-based methods. Our app uses beautiful, high-quality images to help you directly associate Spanish words with objects—skipping English entirely. This unique approach ensures faster and more intuitive language learning. How It Works 1. Stunning visuals with Spanish text overlay teach you vocabulary naturally. 2. Set the images as your phone’s background, shuffling throughout the day. 3. Every glance at your phone becomes a passive learning opportunity. Why It’s Different • Visual Immersion: Build connections between objects and words without translating from your native language. • Effortless Learning: No flashcards, no effort—just pick up vocabulary every time you look at your phone. • Beautiful Design: Our library of carefully curated images makes learning a delight. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your vocabulary, this app helps you learn Spanish passively, naturally, and effectively. Start your journey to fluency today—effortlessly!

Screenshots

SpanishDictionary.com Learning4 screens
Passive Spanish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Passive Spanish at none against SpanishDictionary.com Learning's shown. Passive Spanish also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SpanishDictionary.com Learning's advantage is ratings volume (200K vs 6) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SpanishDictionary.com Learning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Passive Spanish sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passive Spanish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpanishDictionary.com Learning has 200K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SpanishDictionary.com Learning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Passive Spanish's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SpanishDictionary.com Learning versus Passive Spanish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpanishDictionary.com LearningPassive Spanish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (200K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200K — better6
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size482 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaDanny Jones LLC

Customer experience

SpanishDictionary.com Learning

All ratings199,710 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews953 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.3%

Passive Spanish

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SpanishDictionary.com Learning

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Vocabulary quiz voice recognition not always accurate
  • App frequently crashes when switching between screens
  • Saved word lists sometimes disappear or become corrupted

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve offline translation capabilities
  • Allow saving words directly from definition pages
  • Provide more context for formal vs. informal usage
  • Include regional vocabulary variations and slang

Passive Spanish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SpanishDictionary.com Learning

Subscriptions3
  • SpanishDict Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • SpanishDict Premium 6 Month7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SpanishDictionary.com Premium$59.99
10 purchases

Passive Spanish

One-time10
  • Free Bundle UnlockFree
  • Travel Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Food/Drink Bundle Unlock(paid)$1.99
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  • Nature Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Places Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Clothing Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Animals Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Occupation Bundle Unlock(paid)$1.99
  • Household Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Sport Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99

Questions

Is SpanishDictionary.com Learning free?
SpanishDictionary.com Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passive Spanish free?
Passive Spanish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpanishDictionary.com Learning or Passive Spanish?
Passive Spanish is rated higher. SpanishDictionary.com Learning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 200K ratings, while Passive Spanish averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SpanishDictionary.com Learning or Passive Spanish have ads?
SpanishDictionary.com Learning shows ads; Passive Spanish does not.

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