Comparison

Larousse Spanish Basic vs Theo

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

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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.

About

Theo

This app helps families deepen their faith through daily prayers, meditations, and Bible stories. It offers guided content for parents and children to connect with God and foster peace, transforming bedtime into a faith-filled routine.

Highlights
  • Guided prayers for children
  • Inspiring Bible stories
  • Positive affirmations
  • Scripture-inspired meditations
  • Bedtime routine support
  • Faith-based content
Features
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“Since we started using Theo in our bedtime routine, our evenings have completely changed. My kids look forward to the daily affirmations—they learn about the power of prayer and pick up something new every night. They now sleep better than ever!” — Emily, mom of Jack. **BRING YOUR FAMILY CLOSER TO GOD** Theo is a Prayer & Meditation app designed to help parents and children deepen their faith, connect with God, and experience the peace and love Jesus teaches us. With Theo, even the busiest parents can create a meaningful devotional routine in just 9 minutes a day. OUR METHOD: 1. Connect with God through daily prayers, religious reflections, and audio meditations. 2. Reaffirm your identity in God with daily affirmations. 3. Do it together—parent and child. “We were drowning in worry—this app brought us peace we didn’t know existed.” – Olivia, Mother of Noah WHY THEO? In today’s world, families need a sanctuary of faith. Theo offers a safe space to explore spirituality, deepen faith, and foster love and peace. Developed by the creators of the award-winning Storybook App, Theo provides over 100 devotional prayers, meditations, and Bible stories tailored to the spiritual growth of children. Theo’s content is rooted in the holy Tradition of Catholic and Christian faith, while also offering the option to filter for general non-denominational Christian content. Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or have been walking with God for years, Theo helps your family cultivate meaningful habits of prayer and reflection that last a lifetime. FEATURES DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES: • Guided Prayers: Teach your child how to talk to God with heartfelt prayers, including novenas, the Rosary for kids, and more. • Bible Stories: Spark your child’s imagination with inspiring stories from Creation to the life of Jesus. • Positive Affirmations: Encourage confidence and self-worth with verses that remind children of their value as God’s beloved. • Meditations Inspired by Scripture: Unique, immersive audio meditations that help children reflect on biblical teachings and calm their minds. • Bedtime Routine Support: Transform bedtime into a peaceful, faith-filled moment that promotes restful sleep. • Faithful and Safe Content: Curated by theologians and free of modern ideologies to ensure it aligns with traditional Christian values. HOW DOES THEO HELP YOUR FAMILY? • Deepen Your Faith Together: Create meaningful family traditions rooted in prayer. • Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Help your child find calm and reassurance with soothing meditations. • Strengthen Bonds: Spend quality time together with engaging stories and prayers. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Theo is free to download and offers limited free content. Unlock the full experience with our premium subscription: • $59.99/year for unlimited access to meditations, prayers, and Bible stories. • 7-day free trial included. Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the billing period. JOIN FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD Theo is created by the team behind Storybook, the #1 parenting app trusted by over 4 million families globally. Download Theo today and transform your family’s faith journey—one prayer at a time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Support: info@familify.com • Privacy Policy: https://storage.googleapis.com/theo_storage/documentation/privacy_policy.pdf • Terms of Service: https://storage.googleapis.com/theo_storage/documentation/terms_and_conditions.pdf

Screenshots

Larousse Spanish Basic4 screens
Theo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Theo at Free against Larousse Spanish Basic's $1.99. Theo also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (77% vs 37%). Larousse Spanish Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On ads 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

Theo is free to download; Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99 up front. Theo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Larousse Spanish Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Theo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theo has 4.2K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Larousse Spanish Basic's written reviews are positive against 77% of Theo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larousse Spanish Basic ships an update every 13 months, Theo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Larousse Spanish Basic versus Theo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarousse Spanish BasicTheo
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (75 ratings)4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings754.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdiciones LarousseFamilify Corp

Customer experience

Larousse Spanish Basic

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

Theo

All ratings4,195 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews1,311 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

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

Theo

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable for kids
  • 👍 Meaningful for families
  • 👍 Soothing narration
  • 👍 Helpful for bedtime routine
  • 👍 Appreciated Christian content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Misleading advertising
  • 🐛 Lack of biblical context
  • 🐛 Personalization issues
  • 🐛 Unauthorized charges
  • 🐛 Theologically inaccurate

Bugs and requests

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
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  • 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

Theo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to cancel free trial
  • Incompatibility with user beliefs

Requested features

3 requests
  • Animation or video content
  • More age-appropriate content
  • Ability to change subscription plans

In-app purchases

None

Larousse Spanish Basic

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Theo

Subscriptions7
  • Theo Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Theo Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Theo Premium Yearly1 Month trial2 variants$59.991 Year
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  • Golden Ticket Theo14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Theo Premium Yearly1 Year trial4 variants$59.991 Year
  • Theo Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Theo Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Theo Premium – 1 Year Gift$59.99

Questions

Is Larousse Spanish Basic free?
Larousse Spanish Basic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theo free?
Theo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Larousse Spanish Basic or Theo?
Theo is rated higher. Larousse Spanish Basic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Theo averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Larousse Spanish Basic or Theo have ads?
Neither Larousse Spanish Basic nor Theo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larousse Spanish Basic or Theo?
Larousse Spanish Basic ships an update every 13 months, and Theo weekly. Most recently, Larousse Spanish Basic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Theo on October 31, 2026.

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