Comparison

Parrot vs MathDistract

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

MathDistract

Engage in quick, focused mental math practice with short games designed to fit into your daily routine. Improve your skills with instant feedback, progress tracking, and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Short, focused math sessions
  • Fast math games
  • Instant feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Leaderboards
  • Minimalist design
Features
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MathDistract is a mental math app built for quick, focused brain training. Practice mental math with short math games designed to fit into your day. Complete fast math quizzes, get instant feedback, build streaks, and track your progress over time. Each session is designed to be quick and flexible, making MathDistract perfect for improving mental math skills in small moments throughout the day. Whether you’re waiting in line, taking a break, or looking for a simple way to stay sharp, MathDistract helps you turn spare time into consistent brain training. Why MathDistract • Short, focused mental math sessions • Fast math games for daily brain training • Instant feedback after every math quiz • Streaks and progress tracking • Leaderboards to compete and improve • Clean, minimalist design Designed for Real Life MathDistract is built for adults, professionals, and students who want quick mental math practice without long sessions. No fluff. No endless scrolling. Just simple brain training that adds up. How It Works Choose a mental math quiz, answer quickly, and get immediate feedback. Track your math progress, build your streak, and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Small sessions. Real brain training. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=6960b377-2986-4da4-9151-d12ea5b05752

Screenshots

Parrot4 screens
MathDistract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathDistract at 100% against Parrot's 45%. MathDistract also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 11) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). 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 MathDistract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathDistract holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 17K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Parrot's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathDistract's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update every 6 days, MathDistract every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parrot versus MathDistract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotMathDistract
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.SevenSix LLC

Customer experience

Parrot

All ratings16,911 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative49.6%

MathDistract

Written reviews7 reviews
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

MathDistract

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
2 purchases

MathDistract

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathDistract free?
MathDistract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot or MathDistract?
MathDistract is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while MathDistract averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Parrot or MathDistract have ads?
Parrot shows ads; MathDistract does not.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or MathDistract?
Parrot ships an update every 6 days, and MathDistract every 10 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on October 26, 2026 and MathDistract on October 24, 2026.

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