Comparison

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks vs effectLang

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

Head to head
About

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks

Learn to speak and read Spanish through engaging games. This app offers over 1000 vocabulary words and phrases, with lessons on verbs and conjugation. It's designed for fun and effective learning, suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • 9 addictive learning games
  • 1000+ Spanish words & phrases
  • Native speaker audio for pronunciation
  • 50 Spanish lessons
  • Personalized learning algorithms
  • Enhanced review mode
Features
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*** One of the best educational apps of the year - Apple (iTunes Rewind) *** Now you can learn to speak & read Spanish, all by playing games on the go. With 9 addictive games designed for essential vocabulary & conversation skills, MindSnacks’ Spanish app is perfect for adults, kids, students or globetrotters visiting any Spanish-speaking country. By playing rich and engaging games instead of flipping tedious flashcards, you’ll actually enjoy learning our app’s 1000+ Spanish vocab words. And with specific lessons to help learn -AR, -IR and -ER verbs as well as conjugation, you’ll be shooting the breeze in Español before you know it. Download the first lesson totally free. If that’s not enough, upgrade to get all 50 lessons and additional side quests for up to 40 hours of content and give your vocabulary a total body workout, Spanish-style. * PRESS * USA Today One of the top-three iOS apps that “make the process of learning new words fun.” Teachers With Apps “As students explore and practice...they devour Spanish words and phrases that are clearly and distinctly enunciated with audio clips from native speakers!” App Safari "This app is not just your average, run-of-the-mill crash course... It includes complex exercises, challenges, and lessons that make the learning process fun and effective." * FEATURES * -- 9 addictive and unique games -- 1000+ Spanish words & phrases to study and master -- Spoken audio clips provided by a native Spanish speaker to help with pronunciation -- Hand-illustrated image library to help memorize words -- 50 Spanish lessons designed by Ivy League instructors (upgrade required) -- Personalized learning algorithms to maximize memorization, retention & contextual usage -- Enhanced review mode lets you replay previously mastered lessons -- Additional quests & challenges will keep you motivated -- Not a single tedious, boring, mind-numbing or snooze-inducing quiz, class or lesson allowed * WHAT OUR (SUPER AWESOME) FANS HAVE TO SAY * “I highly recommend this to those of you that want a quick, easy, and on-the-go way to learn Spanish!” “I recently stumbled upon MindSnacks as an app for use with my students who are learning Spanish. What a gem! The game-based structure makes learning fun and exciting while also being motivational.” “I just downloaded how to speak Spanish and ended up getting all the languages because it’s so easy and it is a great way to learn new languages. It's fun too!” * THE SCIENCE BEHIND MINDSNACKS * At MindSnacks we like to keep it fun, but we’re serious about learning. That’s why our Spanish app includes 9 challenging games designed by Ivy League professors. Each game teaches a specific aspect of the language, creating a well-rounded learning experience for both kids and adults that goes far beyond basic vocabulary flashcards. Of course studying is only worth it if it works, so our unique algorithm reinforces the learning process using proven methods from the field of memory studies. Over time, the games adapt to your individual performance, selectively repeating Spanish words, phrases and grammatical points with which you’ve previously struggled. In other words, as you learn Spanish, the app learns about you for a more effective learning experience. Perfect for beginning and intermediate learners of Latin American Spanish, MindSnacks is like your own personal Spanish teacher you can take just about anywhere . You’ll quickly become less reliant on that Spanish dictionary and learn the grammar and vocab needed for traveling in Spain or other Spanish-speaking countries. * SUPPORT * For more information or support, please contact us at support@mindsnacks.com. Or if you’re feeling social, come on over and like, follow or tweet us. VISIT US: mindsnacks.com FOLLOW US: twitter.com/mindsnacks LIKE US: facebook.com/mindsnacks

About

effectLang

Master new languages with an effective, free system. Create custom flashcards with images and audio, and utilize spaced repetition for optimal memorization. Learn at your own pace, even offline, with a fun, game-like approach to vocabulary building.

Highlights
  • Custom flashcard creator
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Image and audio integration
  • Offline learning capability
  • Excel import/export
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
Features
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Build a vocabulary collection that means something to you. With effectLang, you create your own flashcards from the words and phrases you meet in class, at work or while traveling. Add context, pictures and sound, then practice with scheduled reviews. Your words, your flashcards Create decks for the subjects you want to study. Add an example sentence, a hint or a description to each card. Use tags to organize your vocabulary and choose what to practice. See and hear what you learn Attach your own photos or search for an image in the app. Record your voice or attach an audio file. You can also listen to text-to-speech pronunciation when a suitable voice is available on your device. Supported voices and their quality depend on your device and language. Know when to return Rate your answers to schedule the next review. The home screen highlights a deck with cards due for review, or shows your next scheduled date. After a completed session, see how many cards you practiced and what comes next. Optional review reminders require notification permission; delivery timing depends on your device. Study saved cards offline Your flashcards and progress are stored on your device. You can practice saved cards without an internet connection. Image search, purchases and downloading language resources require internet access. The interface is available in English, Polish and Spanish, independently of the languages on your cards. Free access and Premium The free version allows up to 2 decks with 40 flashcards per deck, plus up to 3 photo additions and 3 audio additions per day. Optional Premium removes these deck, card and daily media limits. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Available plans, local prices and billing terms are shown in the app and in the store before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Privacy policy: https://dawidwnukowski.com/apps-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://dawidwnukowski.com/flashcards-terms/

Screenshots

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks4 screens
effectLang4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Spanish by MindSnacks at 70% against effectLang's 0%. Learn Spanish by MindSnacks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (354 vs 5). effectLang's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Learn Spanish by MindSnacks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and effectLang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

effectLang holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Spanish by MindSnacks has 354 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Learn Spanish by MindSnacks's written reviews are positive against 0% of effectLang's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks ships an update monthly, effectLang every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Spanish by MindSnacks versus effectLang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Spanish by MindSnackseffectLang
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (354 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings354 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB114 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMindSnacksDawid Wnukowski

Customer experience

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks

All ratings351 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative21.6%

effectLang

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive after iOS updates
  • Unable to download or access paid content
  • Certain games have issues with timing and difficulty

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to be compatible with latest iOS
  • Add more advanced learning features like grammar and sentence structure
  • Improve the progression and difficulty curve of games
  • Implement cloud sync to track progress across devices

effectLang

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Spanish by MindSnacks

One-time3
  • 50 Spanish Lessons$4.99
  • All Language Pass Upgrade$17.99
  • All Language Pass$19.99
2 purchases

effectLang

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$21.491 Year

Questions

Is Learn Spanish by MindSnacks free?
Learn Spanish by MindSnacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is effectLang free?
effectLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Spanish by MindSnacks or effectLang?
effectLang is rated higher. Learn Spanish by MindSnacks averages 3.6 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while effectLang averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Learn Spanish by MindSnacks or effectLang have ads?
effectLang shows ads; Learn Spanish by MindSnacks does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Spanish by MindSnacks or effectLang?
Learn Spanish by MindSnacks ships an update monthly, and effectLang every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Spanish by MindSnacks was updated on November 1, 2026 and effectLang on October 24, 2026.

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