Comparison

Superfluent vs Passive Spanish

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Superfluent

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
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Explore real cities, and practice hundreds of real-world conversations: Superfluent is the most immersive way to learn a language. You’ll master new skills, get instant feedback, and experience speaking a language where it’s actually lived. Stop studying. Start exploring. Real conversations, real places: * Language immersion from the comfort of your couch. Practice the moments you’ll actually face in real life - as if you were really there. Hundreds of scenarios: * Follow curated routes to build new skills, or explore the map to practice speaking all around a country. 24/7 Language Tutor: * Get instant, thoughtful feedback, and help as you explore. Improve your pronunciation, phrasing, and confidence in real time to level-up your language skills faster than ever before. Make visible progress: * Track your progress on the map as you complete curated learning routes and visit the most interesting places in France, Germany, Spain, etc. Build confidence quickly * Get comfortable in real scenarios without the stress - the closest thing to being there in real life. Download the app for free today and practice speaking any of the following languages: Spanish (Mexico and Spain), English (England and the USA), French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), and more languages will be coming soon. You can upgrade to Superfluent Pro or stick with the free version of the app instead. It's up to you. Either way, we're here to help you reach your fluency goals. ---------------- Superfluent Pro Subscription: By subscribing to Superfluent Pro, you'll have unlimited access to all Superfluent content. We have monthly and annual plans for the Superfluent Pro subscription. We also offer a Family Plan subscription if you want to share Superfluent Pro with up to 5 other people. Your Apple account will be charged for payment when you confirm the start of your subscription. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can cancel the renewal at any time by going to the settings in your Apple account. Terms of Service: https://superfluent.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://superfluent.com/privacy

About

Passive Spanish

This app teaches Spanish vocabulary using visual association, bypassing English translation. Set images with Spanish text as your phone's background for effortless, passive learning throughout the day.

Highlights
  • Visual vocabulary association
  • Image-based learning
  • Passive learning through phone background
  • No English translation required
  • Curated image library
Features
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Learn Spanish Naturally and Effortlessly Forget traditional translation-based methods. Our app uses beautiful, high-quality images to help you directly associate Spanish words with objects—skipping English entirely. This unique approach ensures faster and more intuitive language learning. How It Works 1. Stunning visuals with Spanish text overlay teach you vocabulary naturally. 2. Set the images as your phone’s background, shuffling throughout the day. 3. Every glance at your phone becomes a passive learning opportunity. Why It’s Different • Visual Immersion: Build connections between objects and words without translating from your native language. • Effortless Learning: No flashcards, no effort—just pick up vocabulary every time you look at your phone. • Beautiful Design: Our library of carefully curated images makes learning a delight. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your vocabulary, this app helps you learn Spanish passively, naturally, and effectively. Start your journey to fluency today—effortlessly!

Screenshots

Superfluent4 screens
Passive Spanish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Superfluent at 3.6K against Passive Spanish's 6. Superfluent also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Superfluent sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Passive Spanish sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Superfluent against 5.0 for Passive Spanish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superfluent has 3.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Superfluent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Passive Spanish's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Superfluent versus Passive Spanish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperfluentPassive Spanish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.6K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuperfluent, Inc.Danny Jones LLC

Customer experience

Superfluent

All ratings3,553 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.8%

Passive Spanish

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Superfluent

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Volume issue when trying to pronounce individual words

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to turn off text display and focus on listening
  • Option to review past conversation scenarios

Passive Spanish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Superfluent

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly$10.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Annual$74.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual$99.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Family Plan$109.991 Year
  • Family Plan$134.991 Year
  • Family Plan$149.991 Year
10 purchases

Passive Spanish

One-time10
  • Free Bundle UnlockFree
  • Travel Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Food/Drink Bundle Unlock(paid)$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Nature Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Places Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Clothing Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Animals Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Occupation Bundle Unlock(paid)$1.99
  • Household Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99
  • Sport Bundle Unlock (paid)$1.99

Questions

Is Superfluent free?
Superfluent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passive Spanish free?
Passive Spanish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Superfluent or Passive Spanish?
Passive Spanish is rated higher. Superfluent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Passive Spanish averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Superfluent or Passive Spanish have ads?
Neither Superfluent nor Passive Spanish shows ads.

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