# Glurbs vs Parrot

The clearest difference is rating: Parrot at 4.7 against Glurbs's 3.0. Parrot also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Glurbs's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glurbs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Parrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parrot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Glurbs's written reviews are positive against 45% of Parrot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glurbs ships an update monthly, Parrot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glurbs | Parrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glurbs-fun-language-learning/id6484164158/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 301 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Nubridge Publishing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573294221) | [Parrot Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770381780) |

## What reviewers say

### Glurbs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glurbs-fun-language-learning/id6484164158)

This app makes language learning an adventure for kids with interactive lessons and playful challenges. Children can explore Spanish, French, or Italian, earn points, climb leaderboards, and track their progress while building confidence.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Playful challenges, Leaderboards, Progress tracking, Personalized characters, Skill-boosting activities

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Language Angels Schools | $1.99 | per year |
| Language Angels Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Parrot

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Education, #103 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 Premium | $89.99 | 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 Glurbs free?

Glurbs 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, Glurbs or Parrot?

Parrot is rated higher. Glurbs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Parrot averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Glurbs or Parrot have ads?

Parrot shows ads; Glurbs does not.

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

Glurbs ships an update monthly, and Parrot weekly. Most recently, Glurbs was updated on October 27, 2026 and Parrot on October 30, 2026.

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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.*