# Learn Spanish vs Learn Spanish (Beginners)

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Spanish (Beginners) at free with in-app purchases against Learn Spanish's subscription. Learn Spanish (Beginners) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). Learn Spanish's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (304 vs 78). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Spanish sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Spanish (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Spanish (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 304 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Learn Spanish's written reviews are positive against 88% of Learn Spanish (Beginners)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Spanish | Learn Spanish (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-que-onda/id377830853/reviews) | **[4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-beginners/id1622489949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Online Language Help](https://appshunter.io/developer/355913258) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-que-onda/id377830853)

Master Spanish with engaging lessons and interactive games. This app offers real-life vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation practice for learners of all levels. Track your progress and enjoy a fun, effective learning experience.

**Highlights:** 122 real-life situation lessons, 4000+ vocabulary words and phrases, Hangman and Concentration games, 14 verb conjugation lessons, Native speaker audio for pronunciation, Adaptive multiple-choice quizzes, iCloud progress syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pangaea Passport | $2.99 | per month |
| Pangaea Passport | $9.99 | per year |
| Pangaea Passport | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning Spanish
- 💡 Useful for beginners and intermediate learners
- 🔍 Good for practicing vocabulary and phrases
- 👍 Effective learning methods (audio, quizzes, games)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (missing, buggy, or low quality)
- 🔍 Limited content/lessons without paid upgrade
- 🔍 Translations/pronunciations not always accurate
- 🔍 Lack of features like pictures, syllable pronunciations

**Reported bugs**

- Audio stops working mid-lesson
- Paid upgrade not working as expected
- Glitches with app navigation and functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more content and lessons
- Improve audio quality and consistency
- Incorporate visuals like pictures to aid learning
- Provide syllable-by-syllable pronunciation
- Expand to other language learning beyond Spanish


### Learn Spanish (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-beginners/id1622489949)

Master Spanish with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio and interactive exercises. Learn anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Offline Spanish course, Native audio recordings, Interactive exercises, Review mode, No time limits, Weekly ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Spanish free?

Learn Spanish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Spanish (Beginners) free?

Learn Spanish (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Spanish or Learn Spanish (Beginners)?

Learn Spanish (Beginners) is rated higher. Learn Spanish averages 4.3 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Learn Spanish (Beginners) averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do Learn Spanish or Learn Spanish (Beginners) have ads?

Learn Spanish (Beginners) shows ads; Learn Spanish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Spanish or Learn Spanish (Beginners)?

Learn Spanish ships an update monthly, and Learn Spanish (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn Spanish was updated on October 27, 2026 and Learn Spanish (Beginners) on October 30, 2026.

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