# Parrot vs StepTeam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepTeam at none against Parrot's 10. StepTeam also leads on ads (none vs shown). Parrot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. StepTeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parrot ships an update weekly, StepTeam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parrot | StepTeam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parrot Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770381780) | [The Members](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653824858) |

## What reviewers say

### Parrot

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Education, #88 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


### StepTeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepteam/id6738658159)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parrot free?

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

### Is StepTeam free?

StepTeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Parrot or StepTeam have ads?

Parrot shows ads; StepTeam does not.

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

Parrot ships an update weekly, and StepTeam every 2 months. Most recently, Parrot was updated on November 1, 2026 and StepTeam on October 27, 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.*