Dreaming vs Sentence Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Sentence Lab
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Sentence Lab helps you build real Spanish fluency by practicing complete sentences, not just flashcards. HOW IT WORKS • See an English sentence • Type the Spanish translation • Get instant feedback • Learn from your mistakes with helpful explanations SMART LEARNING Sentence Lab uses spaced repetition to optimize your learning. Sentences you struggle with appear more often, while mastered content is spaced out for efficient long-term retention. FEATURES • 1,500+ carefully crafted sentences from A1 to C1 level • Spaced repetition that adapts to your progress • Grammar reference guides • Travel vocabulary reference and flashcards • Detailed statistics to track your improvement • Daily streak to keep you motivated • Accent keyboard for easy Spanish character input • Easy mode with word bank for beginners • Custom content creation for premium users • Scenario conversations for premium users • Offline practice support PRACTICE MODES • New Sentences - Learn fresh content • Review - Practice sentences due for review • Mixed - A balanced variety • Weak Areas - Focus on challenging sentences • My Content - Create your own custom content to practice Build real Spanish fluency, one sentence at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dreaming at every 9 days against Sentence Lab's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sentence Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dreaming ships an update every 9 days, Sentence Lab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dreaming | Sentence Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dreaming Languages, Inc. | JEFFREY ROBERT SANCHEZ |
In-app purchases
Dreaming
- Premium$9.991 Month
- Premium Double$14.991 Month
Sentence Lab
- Sentence Lab Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Sentence Lab Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year





