Comparison

Wordy vs Hola

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

Head to head
About

Wordy

Learn over 20 languages using real movie and series clips. Improve vocabulary, listening comprehension, and pronunciation with thousands of curated film scenes. Stay motivated with a daily streak system and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from movie and series clips
  • 15,000+ curated film clips
  • Real subtitles with native speaker audio
  • Daily streak system for motivation
  • Instant translation and example sentences
  • Vocabulary organized by level (A1-C2)
  • Streaming service support
Features
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Learn a new language the way people actually speak it. Every word in Wordy arrives inside a real film or series scene — said by an actor, at full speed. Not a studio recording of someone reading slowly, and not a synthetic voice. Now with two complete courses: English and Spanish. HOW IT WORKS You follow one clear path, a lesson at a time. Each lesson gives you a handful of new words, then drops them straight into a scene from a real movie or show, so you hear the word doing its job before you ever have to produce it. Then you use it. Build the phrase from blocks, spell the word out, pick the meaning, hold a short conversation, and say the line out loud while the app listens and marks every word as you speak. INSIDE EVERY LESSON • Real film and series clips for each new word • Speaking practice with live, word-by-word feedback • Dialogues where you choose your side of the conversation • Phrase and word building, from single letters to full sentences • Review lessons that bring earlier words back right before you'd forget them • A section exam to prove it stuck WHY SCENES BEAT SENTENCES Real speech is fast, it slurs, it skips words, and it leans on expressions no course ever lists. That is exactly why textbook audio feels easy and real conversation feels impossible. Wordy closes that gap from your very first lesson: you are listening to the real thing from day one, in doses short enough to actually follow. BEYOND THE COURSE • A library of thousands of clips to explore on your own • Tap any word in any subtitle for an instant translation • Save words and practise them on a spaced schedule, so they stay • Vocabulary sorted by level, A1 through C2 • A daily streak that keeps the habit alive LANGUAGES Full courses in English and Spanish. Clips and vocabulary practice in 20+ more, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Greek and Ukrainian. The app itself speaks 26 languages, so you learn through the one you already know. Whether you are starting from nothing or unsticking an intermediate plateau, a few minutes a day is enough to feel the difference. Wordy Premium Subscriptions: - Wordy Premium Yearly: $39.99/year (with free trial) - Wordy Premium Monthly: $9.99/month If you choose to purchase Wordy Premium, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://wordy.info/privacy Terms of Use: https://wordy.info/terms

About

Hola

This app helps you learn Spanish by integrating vocabulary building with real-life content like videos, podcasts, and news. It offers instant translations, personalized flashcards, and graded listening exercises to enhance fluency.

Highlights
  • Scroll real-life videos with one-tap translation
  • Instant dictionary lookup for any word
  • Deep contextual learning via audiobooks and news
  • Active graded listening and podcast sessions
  • Personalized word banks and SRS flashcards
  • Customizable audio playback speeds
Features
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Hola: Easy Language Learning The ultimate vocabulary and immersion ecosystem for learning Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Turn your favorite short videos, authentic clips, graded audiobooks, trending news stories, and immersive podcasts into an engaging language-learning routine. True fluency requires deep Contextual Input. If you find it challenging to speak confidently because you constantly run out of words, practicing isolated phrases alone isn't enough. Hola provides a comprehensive all-in-one platform that bridges the gap between entertaining media consumption and long-term vocabulary retention, helping you build a natural command of your target language from day one. Why language learners choose Hola: Scroll Real-Life Videos with One-Tap Translation • Learn Spanish, French, German & Italian Naturally: Pick up authentic everyday conversations, native pronunciation, and genuine expressions from bite-sized videos. • Instant Dictionary Lookup: Tap any word in the dual subtitles while watching to see its definition instantly and understand how it is used in real sentences without losing your place. Deep Contextual Learning via Audiobooks & News Move beyond short, fragmented clips. Hola offers a curated library of graded audiobooks and bilingual news articles to help you train your brain to think in your target language organically and master sentence structures over time. Active Graded Listening & Podcasts Enjoy high-quality podcast sessions designed specifically for self-learners. Train your ears to adjust to native speech rhythms, real-world speeds, and authentic accent patterns. Easily customize audio playback speeds to match your current comfort level. Personalized Word Banks & Smart SRS Flashcards • Save on the Go: Seamlessly bookmark new words, phrases, and native expressions directly from your video scrolling or reading exercises into custom study decks. • Spaced Repetition System: Review with a scientifically optimized flashcard algorithm that challenges your memory right before you are about to forget, helping your vocabulary stick long-term. An elegant all-in-one solution that replaces the hassle of juggling between separate news feeds, external dictionary tools, and manual flashcard apps. Never Miss a Study Session with Call-Style Reminders If you don't respond to a study reminder notification within a few minutes, Hola will ring your phone with a call-style alert to bring you back to your lesson. It's a simulated reminder from the app — not a real phone call, so don't be startled! You can turn this feature on or off anytime in Settings. Perfect for: • Beginners who want to build a rich, solid vocabulary foundation from the start. • Busy adults who want to turn daily video-scrolling and reading habits into productive language progress. • Students, travelers, and professionals looking to develop deeper conversational skills and communicate more naturally in Spanish, French, German, or Italian. Download Hola: Easy Language Learning today and discover how combining real-world videos, contextual reading, listening, and smart reviews can make language learning feel effortless.

Screenshots

Wordy4 screens
Hola4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wordy at 4.7 against Hola's 4.0. Wordy also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Hola's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Wordy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hola sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wordy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wordy has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wordy ships an update every 10 days, Hola every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wordy versus Hola: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordyHola
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAppalex Ltd.Quan Pham

Customer experience

Wordy

All ratings2,343 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative12.0%

Hola

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wordy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • There are errors playing videos
  • No sound
  • NOT WORKING

Requested features

2 requests
  • Please have translate to Vietnamese
  • Filter certain TV or movie ratings

Hola

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Wordy

Subscriptions6
  • Language Learning3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Language Learning$9.991 Month
  • Language Learning2 variants$19.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Language Learning7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Language Learning$89.99
4 purchases

Hola

Subscriptions4
  • Plus+ 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Plus+ 3 months$24.993 Months
  • Premium 1 Year1 Year trial4 variants$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Plus+ 1 Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Wordy free?
Wordy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hola free?
Hola is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wordy or Hola?
Wordy is rated higher. Wordy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Hola averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wordy or Hola have ads?
Wordy shows ads; Hola does not.
Which is updated more often, Wordy or Hola?
Wordy ships an update every 10 days, and Hola every 8 days. Most recently, Wordy was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hola on October 14, 2026.

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