Comparison

Dreaming vs VerbPal

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

VerbPal

Master verb conjugations in over 10 languages using cognitive science and spaced repetition. Learn verbs in context with real-life examples and pronunciation guides. Offers multiple exercise types and games to reinforce learning, with progress tracking and motivational elements.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Contextual learning with example sentences
  • Multiple exercise types
  • Verb games and challenges
  • Offline functionality
  • Progress tracking and motivation
  • 10+ languages supported
Features
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Train your brain to master verbs for good. VerbPal combines cognitive science and spaced repetition to lock verb conjugations into long-term memory. Stop memorizing boring conjugation tables — learn verbs in context, the way people actually speak. No account, no sign-up: open the app and start practicing in seconds. HOW IT WORKS Spaced Repetition (SM-2) The proven system medical students use to memorize thousands of facts. VerbPal schedules each verb right before you're about to forget it, so you study less and remember more. Contextual Learning Practice conjugations inside real example sentences, with translations and pronunciation guides, so the right form comes naturally when you speak. Seven Exercise Types • Meaning — what does this verb mean? • Translation — say it in your target language • Conjugation — the right form for each person and tense • Fill-in-the-Blank — complete the conjugation • Listening — train your ear with audio • Sentence Comprehension — understand real example sentences • Context Fill-in — complete a real sentence with the right verb Wrong answers are explained, and the questions you miss come back before the session ends. Games • Verb Match — match verbs to translations against the clock • Flashcards — test your vocabulary • Tense Practice — master one tense at a time • Say It — say as many words as you can in 60 seconds Every game keeps your streak going and earns XP. STEP BY STEP Start with the present tense, and a new tense unlocks as you master verbs. Sessions mix new verbs with the ones due for review. YOUR JOURNEY Courses for all 10 languages take you through one tense at a time, with short lessons, practice, checkpoints and tests. LEARN ANYWHERE • No account needed — your progress stays on your iPhone • Works offline, on the plane or the train • Backed up to your own iCloud automatically, so reinstalling or switching iPhones keeps your progress • Made for iPhone Duo: two columns when it's open 10 LANGUAGES Spanish, French, Portuguese, English, German, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Dutch and Ukrainian. Each includes the 200+ most frequently used verbs with full conjugation tables across all major tenses and moods, plus example sentences and pronunciation guides. MEET LEXI Lexi, VerbPal's mascot, cheers you on every session and throws a party when you hit a milestone. STAY MOTIVATED • Daily streaks and reminders • XP and 8 levels, from Beginner to Polyglot Master • 6 mastery levels for every verb, from New to Mastered • Verb of the Day • Progress stats: weekly activity, accuracy trends and verbs due for review • A daily goal of 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes VERBPAL PREMIUM Try VerbPal free with 3 practice sessions and the 20 most common verbs in each language. Premium unlocks: • Unlimited practice sessions • All 200+ verbs in every language • The full verb library in Verb Match, Flashcards, Tense Practice and Say It Choose a Monthly or Annual subscription (both with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://verbpal.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://verbpal.com/legal/privacy Master verbs. Speak naturally. Your journey starts here.

Screenshots

Dreaming4 screens
VerbPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dreaming at 236 against VerbPal's 5. Dreaming also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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 VerbPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dreaming holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dreaming has 236 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, VerbPal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dreaming versus VerbPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamingVerbPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (236 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDreaming Languages, Inc.Abbika LLC

Customer experience

Dreaming

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

VerbPal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreaming

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

VerbPal

Subscriptions2
  • VerbPal Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • VerbPal Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • VerbPal Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Dreaming free?
Dreaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VerbPal free?
VerbPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dreaming or VerbPal?
Dreaming is rated higher. Dreaming averages 4.8 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while VerbPal averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Dreaming or VerbPal have ads?
Neither Dreaming nor VerbPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dreaming or VerbPal?
Dreaming ships an update every 10 days, and VerbPal fortnightly. Most recently, Dreaming was updated on November 7, 2026 and VerbPal on November 9, 2026.

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