Comparison

Dreaming vs Eppika

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

Eppika

Learn languages by reading adapted stories and bilingual audiobooks. This app offers a vast library of classics and bestsellers rewritten to match your vocabulary and grammar level, making language acquisition natural and enjoyable. Track your progress and build vocabulary effortlessly through context.

Highlights
  • Bilingual audiobooks and stories
  • Adapted reading levels (A1-B2+)
  • Learn through context
  • Grammar without studying
  • Reading progress tracker
  • Vast library of classics and bestsellers
Features
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Eppika is a language learning app with books and stories adapted to your level. Build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills through meaningful content instead of repetitive drills. Want to learn Spanish by reading or improve another language through graded readers? Choose a book, read or listen for 10-15 minutes, tap unfamiliar words for instant translations, and learn vocabulary naturally in context. Learn the language you want, whether it’s Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Turkish, Greek, Czech, or Polish. Spanish is available in both European and Latin American variants. Join a growing community of 15,000+ learners who use Eppika to make reading part of their language-learning routine. With a 4.8 App Store rating based on 700+ ratings, Eppika offers an engaging alternative to repetitive exercises, helping learners stay motivated through stories, native audio, instant translations, and level-adapted books. Graded readers for language learners Eppika offers graded readers based on familiar books, classics, stories, and practical nonfiction. Every text is adapted for levels A1–B2, with vocabulary and grammar matched to the right difficulty. Beginners can start reading without feeling lost, while more experienced learners can progress to richer, more complex texts. Each book is challenging enough to help you improve but clear enough to enjoy. Audiobooks for language learning Use Eppika to read and listen in Spanish, English, French, German, or another available language. Native audio helps improve listening comprehension and pronunciation while developing a better sense of the language’s natural rhythm. Switch to Audiobook Mode when you want to learn during a walk, commute, workout, or before bed. Instant word translation Tap any unfamiliar word for an instant translation without leaving the story. Understand new vocabulary exactly when you need it and keep reading without switching to an external dictionary or translating every sentence. Vocabulary in context Build vocabulary in context by learning words and phrases inside memorable stories. Seeing how words are used makes their meaning easier to understand and remember. Vocabulary tracking helps you follow your progress without relying on isolated flashcards or endless vocabulary lists. Adapted books and stories by level Explore 120+ adapted books and stories in more than 1,800 level-based versions. Start with familiar global titles, then discover classics, literature, practical nonfiction, biography, psychology, productivity, and more. Make reading a daily language habit Eppika fits into short breaks and busy schedules. A focused 10-15-minute session can combine reading, listening, translation, and meaningful progress without points, streaks, or cartoon-style gamification. Who is Eppika for? • Beginners looking for graded readers that do not feel overwhelming • Intermediate learners who want to improve fluency and overcome a plateau • Upper-intermediate learners who want to strengthen comprehension and expand vocabulary • Busy professionals and travelers looking for meaningful daily practice • Book lovers who prefer learning languages through stories instead of traditional lessons How it works 1. Choose the language you want to learn. 2. Select a graded book or story. 3. Set your reading level from A1 to B2. 4. Read or listen, translate unfamiliar words, and build vocabulary in context. Whether you are learning for travel, work, study, culture, or the joy of reading, Eppika helps you turn books into daily language practice. Download Eppika and start learning languages through stories today. Terms of Use: https://eppika.com/legal/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://eppika.com/legal/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
Eppika4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dreaming and Eppika both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 67% of Eppika's. Eppika's advantage is chart position (#164 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 208). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Eppika sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dreaming against 4.8 for Eppika. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eppika has 1.4K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 67% of Eppika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 9 days, Eppika every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dreaming versus Eppika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingEppika
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (208 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better67.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2081.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#164 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Tessirion, s.r.o.

Customer experience

Dreaming

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

Eppika

All ratings1,405 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Double$14.991 Month
5 purchases

Eppika

Subscriptions5
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Premium2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Premium - Annual2 variants$49.991 Year
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  • Premium - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eppika free?
Eppika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dreaming or Eppika?
Dreaming and Eppika are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 208 and 1.4K ratings respectively.
Do Dreaming or Eppika have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor Eppika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or Eppika?
Dreaming ships an update every 9 days, and Eppika every 5 days. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on September 21, 2026 and Eppika on September 24, 2026.

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