# Learn Spanish vs Gritty Spanish

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Spanish at 4.5 against Gritty Spanish's 3.9. Learn Spanish also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 98) and review sentiment (78% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Spanish sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Gritty Spanish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Spanish holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Spanish has 17K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Learn Spanish's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gritty Spanish's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Spanish | Gritty Spanish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-studycat/id661574705/reviews)** | [3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Studycat Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428920242) | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-studycat/id661574705)

This app offers an immersive Spanish learning experience for children through interactive games and activities. Designed by experts, it focuses on everyday language and speaking practice, building confidence and bilingual skills from an early age. It's safe, ad-free, and available for offline use.

**Highlights:** Virtual language immersion, Everyday language lessons, Interactive speaking challenges, Vocal variety for pronunciation, Expert-designed activities, Personalized learner profiles, Offline learning capability

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Learn Spanish | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn Spanish | $59.99 | per year |
| Learn Spanish | $69.99 | per year |
| Animals Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Lesson | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten Lesson Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging games
- 🎓 Effective for learning Spanish
- 🎨 Cute and colorful design
- 🔊 Clear pronunciation of words
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited access to full content without subscription
- 🕰️ Some games feel too fast-paced
- 🔇 Lack of volume/mute controls for audio
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for some games

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Glitches in some mini-games and activities

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced Spanish lessons and content
- Introduce a slower difficulty mode for young learners
- Improve login and account management experience
- Provide more customization options for user profiles
- Integrate a progress tracking and reporting system


### Gritty Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953)

Learn Spanish through authentic conversations from Latin America. Features dual subtitles, interactive pop-ups for grammar and slang, and quizzes to reinforce learning. Downloadable PDFs and offline study options are available.

**Highlights:** Real-life Spanish conversations, Dual Spanish/English subtitles, Interactive language pop-ups, Verb conjugations and grammar, Slang and regional expressions, Audio speed control, Offline printable PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gritty Spanish Basics | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish Beginnings | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored | $35.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish (original) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish: Parte II | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗣️ Real-world Spanish conversations
- 👂 Excellent for listening comprehension
- 🌍 Authentic street Spanish
- 💡 Option to slow down audio
- 📚 Comprehensive explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📱 App functionality issues
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐌 Slow download times
- 📉 Basic app design

**Reported bugs**

- PDF doesn't download
- Quiz shows 'correct incorrect correct answer'
- Server error when deleting account
- App always has server error
- Lessons play with no transcript and vice versa

**Requested features**

- Bring back full text version
- PDF to open as it used to
- Feature to record voice and play back
- Dark mode option
- Option to see downloaded episodes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Spanish free?

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

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Spanish or Gritty Spanish?

Learn Spanish is rated higher. Learn Spanish averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 from 98 ratings.

### Do Learn Spanish or Gritty Spanish have ads?

Neither Learn Spanish nor Gritty Spanish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Spanish or Gritty Spanish?

Learn Spanish ships an update fortnightly, and Gritty Spanish fortnightly. Most recently, Learn Spanish was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gritty Spanish on October 20, 2026.

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