Comparison

Parrot vs Language Learning

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

Head to head
About

Parrot

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
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LEARN SPANISH BY WATCHING REAL SHORT VIDEOS Parrot teaches you Spanish the way you actually pick up a language: by watching real people speak it. Scroll a feed of short videos from native speakers, tap any word or phrase in the captions to see what it means, save it, then practice it until it sticks. No textbook Spanish – the vocabulary, pronunciation and slang people really use. Starting from zero, or studied for years and still freeze in a real conversation? Parrot meets you at your level and builds from there. HOW PARROT WORKS ► Scroll real videos – Short, authentic clips from native speakers, matched to your level. ► Tap to translate – Tap any word or phrase in the captions for an instant translation, then save it to your personal dictionary. ► Practice what you just watched – Quick activities after every video: match the words, fill in the blank, build the sentence, and say it out loud with instant feedback on your pronunciation. ► Review with flashcards – Your saved words and phrases come back until you know them. ► Follow your own path – A personalized learning path that adapts as your vocabulary and listening comprehension grow. ► Build the habit – Streaks, badges and challenges keep you going a few minutes at a time. You can even import your streak from other apps. ► Every milestone plants a tree. WHICH LEVEL IS PARROT FOR? ► Complete beginners – Start with beginner videos and the most common words and phrases, and understand real Spanish from your first week. ► Intermediate learners – Break through the plateau with real speed, real accents and real conversations: the listening and speaking practice that drills can't give you. ► Returning learners – Took Spanish in school? Rebuild it fast by immersing yourself in the language every day. WHO USES PARROT ► Travellers who want to actually talk to people on their next trip. ► Busy adults and parents who have ten minutes, not an hour. ► Students who want Spanish to make sense outside the classroom. ► Movie and music lovers who want to understand Spanish TV shows, series and songs without subtitles. WHAT LEARNERS SAY ► Christine, US: “I love how Parrot makes learning effortless. Just watching videos has improved my Spanish so much!” ► Stephani, Canada: “With Parrot, I stopped speaking textbook Spanish. Now I understand real conversations and feel confident speaking Spanish!” ► Marcus, UK: “I can scroll for 10 minutes and feel like I actually learned something.” SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Parrot offers auto-renewing Parrot+ subscriptions that unlock all videos, activities and features. Weekly, monthly and annual plans are available, and the monthly plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://parrotapp.com/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Language Learning

Practice speaking over 25 languages with an advanced AI companion. Engage in realistic conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and build fluency and confidence through personalized learning plans. Focus on vocabulary you'll actually use in real-life scenarios.

Highlights
  • AI speaking companion
  • Real-life conversation practice
  • Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar
  • Personalized learning plans
  • Learn 25+ languages
  • Adaptive progress tracking
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Learn a new language through real conversations with Pingo. Loved by 8,000,000+ users, Pingo uses the most advanced AI built for language learning so you can have real-life conversations, get instant feedback, and learn words you’ll actually use. Speak to Pingo as you would a friend. Want to practice ordering at a café in Paris? Debate politics in Spanish? Or chat about K-dramas in Korean? Talk about your day, ask questions, and explore the language together. Practice speaking from 25+ languages to refine your vocabulary, become fluent, and speak confidently. Learn 25+ languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Thai, Hebrew, Greek, Indonesian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Persian, and Ukrainian. How to use Pingo AI 1) Speak to Pingo! Tell Pingo your language goals. 2) Get a personalized learning plan. 3) Practice speaking in real-life conversations. 4) Pingo remembers your progress and adapts as you improve — your personal speaking tutor. 5) Receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar for every language conversation. 6) Build real fluency and lasting confidence. Learn a language today! Pingo AI transforms self-guided practice into a goal-oriented, interactive learning experience that’s far more effective than simply repeating basic phrases aloud or struggling to find opportunities for real-life conversations. Ditch static, repetitive modules and boring lessons. At Pingo AI, we’re building the most dynamic and immersive AI language learning experience ever to help you reach your language goals as fast as possible. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at support@pingo.ai. Subscription Details: Pingo Pro A subscription is required to access full conversation practice and personalized language learning features. Pingo AI offers monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime. Terms: https://pingo.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pingo.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Parrot4 screens
Language Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

Parrot and Language Learning both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Parrot's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Parrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Language Learning sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Parrot against 4.6 for Language Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Parrot's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update weekly, Language Learning every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Parrot versus Language Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotLanguage Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better4.6 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better25.5% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better16K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#48#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB82 MB
Age rating+12+4
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.Pingo AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Parrot

All ratings17,521 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative49.7%

Language Learning

All ratings15,762 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,185 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative61.3%

User reviews

Parrot

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Requires payment to access full app
  • 🤔 Misleading about free trial and subscription options
  • 🐛 Technical issues like white screen and loading problems

Language Learning

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for practicing speaking
  • 🚀 Fantastic for practicing language
  • 💡 Helps break past learning plateaus

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
  • ⏱️ Limited speaking time with paid plan

Bugs and requests

Parrot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • White screen on app launch
  • Stuck on loading screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Language Learning

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing and unresponsive AI during conversations
  • App fails to load past initial screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial or free version option
  • Increase speaking time limit for paid plan
  • Option to remove pinyin entirely

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Parrot

Subscriptions10
  • Parrot+ (weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Parrot+ Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Parrot+$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Parrot+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Parrot+ Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Parrot+7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Parrot+ Annual: Learn Spanish7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot+$44.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Annual Parrot+7 Days trial$89.991 Year
15 purchases

Language Learning

Subscriptions15
  • Pingo Pro$14.991 Month
  • Pingo Pro2 variants$17.991 Month
  • Pingo Pro$19.991 Month
Show 12 more
  • Pingo Pro$83.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro7 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro14 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro3 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro14 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro$99.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro7 Days trial$109.991 Year
  • Pingo Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Language Learning free?
Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot or Language Learning?
Parrot is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Language Learning averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.
Do Parrot or Language Learning have ads?
Both Parrot and Language Learning show ads.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or Language Learning?
Parrot ships an update weekly, and Language Learning every 6 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Language Learning on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Parrot or Language Learning?
Parrot currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Language Learning at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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