Comparison

Parrot vs Hola

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

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

Parrot4 screens
Hola4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parrot at 4.7 against Hola's 4.0. Parrot also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 1) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). Hola's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 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

Parrot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update every 6 days, Hola every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Parrot versus Hola: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotHola
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.Quan Pham

Customer experience

Parrot

All ratings16,911 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews374 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative49.2%

Hola

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

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

Hola

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Parrot

Subscriptions10
  • Parrot+ (weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Parrot+ Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Parrot+$9.991 Month
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  • 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
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
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  • Plus+ 1 Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot 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, Parrot or Hola?
Parrot is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Hola averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Parrot or Hola have ads?
Parrot shows ads; Hola does not.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or Hola?
Parrot ships an update every 6 days, and Hola every 8 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hola on October 14, 2026.

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