# Parrot vs Liminal

Parrot and Liminal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Liminal's written reviews are positive against 45% of Parrot's. Liminal also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 5) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Liminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Parrot against 4.8 for Liminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 18K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Parrot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Liminal's.

Parrot ships an update weekly, Liminal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parrot | Liminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-learn-spanish-language/id6736955121/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liminal-learn-philosophy/id6770075835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Parrot Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770381780) | [OMAR DANIEL GRAZIANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896485759) |

## What reviewers say

### Parrot

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Education, #87 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


### Liminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liminal-learn-philosophy/id6770075835)

Explore Western philosophy with a comprehensive, self-paced curriculum. Access lessons, philosopher profiles, key terms, and quizzes offline. Learn at your own pace with audio narration and interactive features.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive 4-year philosophy curriculum, 104 lessons and 48 philosopher profiles, Searchable glossary of 82 key terms, Interactive quizzes with explanations, Spaced-repetition flashcards, On-device audio narration, Offline access, no network required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Liminal Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parrot free?

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

### Is Liminal free?

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

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

Liminal is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Liminal averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Parrot or Liminal have ads?

Parrot shows ads; Liminal does not.

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

Parrot ships an update weekly, and Liminal every 11 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on November 4, 2026 and Liminal on October 31, 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.*