# Superfluent vs Parrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Superfluent at 93% against Parrot's 46%. Superfluent also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 3.6K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Parrot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Superfluent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Superfluent's written reviews are positive against 46% of Parrot's.

Superfluent ships an update every 6 days, Parrot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superfluent | Parrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464/reviews)** | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #127 | **#50** |
| Size | 103 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Superfluent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567586495) | [Parrot Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770381780) |

## What reviewers say

### Superfluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfluent-language-learning/id6471920464)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app helps you improve conversational fluency in various languages through simulated real-world scenarios. It provides instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary, tracks your progress, and offers cultural and grammatical insights. Practice speaking without the pressure of real-life interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, Hundreds of interactive scenarios, Real-time pronunciation feedback, Vocabulary and grammar suggestions, Progress tracking with Fluency Score, Tutor for questions and cultural context

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $109.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $134.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time conversation practice
- 👍 Meaningful and life-like conversations
- 👍 Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement
- 👍 Ability to play back recordings
- 👍 Useful for improving fluency and confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with voice recognition
- 🐛 Some suggested words without translations

**Reported bugs**

- Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
- Option to review past conversation scenarios


### Parrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Education, #96 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn Spanish by scrolling through authentic videos, similar to social media feeds. This app uses a natural immersion method to help you understand and speak real Spanish quickly. Features include instant translation and gamified progress to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Learn naturally from native speakers, Fastest video-based learning, Tap to translate captions, Bite-sized, flexible lessons, Gamified progress and streaks, Plant a tree for milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parrot+ (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Parrot+ Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Parrot+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Parrot+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Parrot+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Parrot+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Parrot+ Annual: Learn Spanish | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Parrot+ | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Parrot+ | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Best language learning app
- 👍 Engaging and effective learning experience
- 🙌 Helps improve Spanish quickly
- 🎥 Great for listening practice with real-world content
- 🤩 Life-changing for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Requires payment to access full app
- 🤔 Misleading about free trial and subscription options
- 🐛 Technical issues like white screen and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on app launch
- Stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Option to bypass free trial screen
- More practice questions and consolidation exercises after lessons
- Proficiency test or CEFR level indicators to find right starting point


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superfluent free?

Superfluent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parrot free?

Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Superfluent or Parrot?

Superfluent is rated higher. Superfluent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Parrot averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Superfluent or Parrot have ads?

Parrot shows ads; Superfluent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Superfluent or Parrot?

Superfluent ships an update every 6 days, and Parrot weekly. Most recently, Superfluent was updated on October 18, 2026 and Parrot on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Superfluent or Parrot?

Superfluent currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Parrot at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*