Comparison

Dreaming vs Studio

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

Studio

This app offers personalized coaching plans for various life goals, from fitness to learning new skills. It provides daily guidance, progress tracking, and adaptive feedback to help users achieve their ambitions.

Highlights
  • Personalized coaching plans
  • Daily lessons and activities
  • Progress tracking and updates
  • Quizzes for learning reinforcement
  • Adaptive coaching and feedback
  • Smart notifications and reminders
Features
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Get personalized coaching from the world's best & change your life. Studio is the only app you need to achieve your goals—whether you're training for a half-marathon, learning philosophy, reaching your ideal weight, or mastering a new skill. Every plan is personalized to you. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just clear, daily steps that keep you moving forward. FEATURES INCLUDE: * Personalized plans tailored to your goals * Daily lessons and guided activities * At-a-glance progress updates * Quizzes to reinforce learning * Reflection prompts to deepen insight * Adaptive coaching and feedback * Progress tracking across key metrics * Smart notifications and reminders * Streaks to build momentum * And more Whether you're focused on learning, fitness, mental growth, or building better habits, Studio gives you the structure and support to turn ambition into results—one day at a time. Start your journey today.

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio at none against Dreaming's 2. Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 236 and 314 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Dreaming's written reviews are positive against 90% of Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, Studio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dreaming versus Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (236 ratings)4.8 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB65 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Openmind Learning, Inc

Customer experience

Dreaming

All ratings230 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.3%

Studio

All ratings314 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Double$14.991 Month
None

Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Studio free?
Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dreaming or Studio?
Studio is rated higher. Dreaming averages 4.8 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Studio averages 4.8 from 314 ratings.
Do Dreaming or Studio have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or Studio?
Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, and Studio every 2 days. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on November 7, 2026 and Studio on November 8, 2026.

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