Comparison

Parrot vs Sentence Lab

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

Sentence Lab

Master Spanish sentence construction with this app. Practice translating English sentences into Spanish, receive instant feedback, and learn from detailed explanations. It uses spaced repetition and offers grammar guides and vocabulary flashcards.

Highlights
  • Translate English to Spanish sentences
  • Instant feedback and explanations
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Grammar reference guides
  • Travel vocabulary flashcards
  • Detailed progress statistics
  • Offline practice support
Features
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Sentence Lab helps you build real Spanish fluency by practicing complete sentences, not just flashcards. HOW IT WORKS • See an English sentence • Type the Spanish translation • Get instant feedback • Learn from your mistakes with helpful explanations SMART LEARNING Sentence Lab uses spaced repetition to optimize your learning. Sentences you struggle with appear more often, while mastered content is spaced out for efficient long-term retention. FEATURES • 1,500+ carefully crafted sentences from A1 to C1 level • Spaced repetition that adapts to your progress • Grammar reference guides • Travel vocabulary reference and flashcards • Detailed statistics to track your improvement • Daily streak to keep you motivated • Accent keyboard for easy Spanish character input • Easy mode with word bank for beginners • Custom content creation for premium users • Scenario conversations for premium users • Offline practice support PRACTICE MODES • New Sentences - Learn fresh content • Review - Practice sentences due for review • Mixed - A balanced variety • Weak Areas - Focus on challenging sentences • My Content - Create your own custom content to practice Build real Spanish fluency, one sentence at a time.

Screenshots

Parrot4 screens
Sentence Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parrot at 4.7 against Sentence Lab's 3.0. Parrot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). Sentence Lab's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Sentence Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 3.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update weekly, Sentence Lab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parrot versus Sentence Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotSentence Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB43 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.JEFFREY ROBERT SANCHEZ

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

Sentence Lab

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

Sentence Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Sentence Lab Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Sentence Lab Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sentence Lab free?
Sentence Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot or Sentence Lab?
Parrot is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Sentence Lab averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Parrot or Sentence Lab have ads?
Parrot shows ads; Sentence Lab does not.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or Sentence Lab?
Parrot ships an update weekly, and Sentence Lab every 6 weeks. Most recently, Parrot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sentence Lab on October 31, 2026.

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