Comparison

Dreaming 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

Dreaming

This app teaches languages through comprehensible input, using videos you can understand from the start. It focuses on natural language exposure without vocabulary lists or grammar drills, making learning intuitive.

Highlights
  • Comprehensible input method
  • Video-based learning
  • Natural language exposure
  • No vocabulary lists
  • No grammar drills
  • Content for all levels
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Learn languages the way humans actually do. Dreaming is the language-learning app behind Dreaming Spanish and Dreaming French — trusted by millions of learners worldwide and recognized as a winner of TIME’s The Best Inventions of 2025. Dreaming helps you learn languages through comprehensible input — immersing yourself in the language by watching videos you understand, from day one. No vocabulary lists. No grammar drills. No pressure to speak before you’re ready. Just real language, used naturally, and presented at a level you can follow. Terms and Conditions: https://www.dreaming.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.dreaming.com/privacy

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

Dreaming4 screens
Passive Spanish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dreaming at 208 against Passive Spanish's 6. Passive Spanish's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, 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. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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: Dreaming has 208 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 100% of Passive Spanish's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dreaming versus Passive Spanish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingPassive Spanish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (208 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Danny Jones LLC

Customer experience

Dreaming

All ratings208 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.7%

Passive Spanish

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Double$14.991 Month
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 Dreaming free?
Dreaming 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, Dreaming or Passive Spanish?
Passive Spanish is rated higher. Dreaming averages 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Passive Spanish averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Dreaming or Passive Spanish have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor Passive Spanish shows ads.

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