Comparison

Parrot vs FactDrop

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

FactDrop

Features
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FactDrop lets you leave information in the real world for others to find! Go exploring and find what people are saying, or make your mark on the world by placing some facts yourself.

Screenshots

Parrot4 screens
FactDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FactDrop at none against Parrot's 10. FactDrop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Parrot's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price 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. FactDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update every 6 days, FactDrop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Parrot versus FactDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotFactDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.COREY BREWER RIGNEY

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

FactDrop

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
None

FactDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FactDrop free?
FactDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parrot or FactDrop have ads?
Parrot shows ads; FactDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or FactDrop?
Parrot ships an update every 6 days, and FactDrop monthly. Most recently, Parrot was updated on October 24, 2026 and FactDrop on October 4, 2026.

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