Comparison

Dreaming vs Spanish Level 1

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

Spanish Level 1

Features
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"Spanish Level 1" is a practical tool designed to help you build and retain your vocabulary progressively. It combines structured lists with speech recognition to test your speaking accuracy. KEY FEATURES: 1. Progressive Learning Build your vocabulary one step at a time. Use 'Practice' mode to get comfortable with new phrases, then switch to 'Test' mode to check your progress. Correct answers move automatically to your Review Queue. 2. Review & Spaced Retrieval Prevent forgetting with the built-in review system. The app uses spaced retrieval to bring back phrases at specific intervals, ensuring you retain the vocabulary you have studied. 3. Off-Piste AI Combine your vocabulary in new ways. The AI feature generates unique sentences using only the words you have already learned, helping you practice sentence structure and flexibility. 4. Speech Recognition The app listens to your voice and provides immediate feedback, allowing you to check if your pronunciation is accurate. 5. Continuous Mode A hands-free option that loops through questions and answers for rapid practice.

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
Spanish Level 13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spanish Level 1 at none against Dreaming's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spanish Level 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, Spanish Level 1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dreaming versus Spanish Level 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingSpanish Level 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (230 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings230 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.martin theis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

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

Spanish Level 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spanish Level 1 free?
Spanish Level 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dreaming or Spanish Level 1 have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor Spanish Level 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or Spanish Level 1?
Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, and Spanish Level 1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spanish Level 1 on October 7, 2026.

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