# Parrot vs CluelessGringo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CluelessGringo at none against Parrot's 10. CluelessGringo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. CluelessGringo asks for nothing beyond the download.

CluelessGringo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

Parrot ships an update weekly, CluelessGringo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parrot | CluelessGringo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluelessgringo/id6739381794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Parrot Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770381780) | [Vincent Mckee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785067428) |

## What reviewers say

### Parrot

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Education, #102 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


### CluelessGringo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluelessgringo/id6739381794)

This app teaches practical, everyday language and cultural nuances used by native speakers. It focuses on slang, street expressions, and even swear words to help users connect with locals and make others laugh. The goal is to make language learning fun and foster cultural appreciation.

**Highlights:** Learn native slang and street expressions, Master everyday conversational phrases, Understand cultural context of language, Learn swear words for humor and expression, Focus on practical, usable language

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parrot free?

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

### Is CluelessGringo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parrot or CluelessGringo?

CluelessGringo is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while CluelessGringo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parrot or CluelessGringo have ads?

Parrot shows ads; CluelessGringo does not.

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

Parrot ships an update weekly, and CluelessGringo every 5 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on November 6, 2026 and CluelessGringo 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.*