Comparison

Parrot vs Lengio

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

Lengio

This app uses images and spaced repetition to help you learn vocabulary in 25 languages. Engage in AI-powered conversations for pronunciation practice and customize your learning with personal photos.

Highlights
  • Image-based vocabulary learning
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • AI speech partner for pronunciation
  • Guided lessons and word categories
  • Customizable images for vocabulary
  • 25 languages supported
Features
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Words that actually stick. Most language apps are built around streaks, pressure, and guilt. Lengio isn't. It's a calm, beautifully designed visual vocabulary app that works with the way your brain actually remembers — through images, not endless text drills. LEARN THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU Lessons Follow a guided path that builds naturally from the ground up, with mini-exercises after every concept to lock in what you've learned. Word Categories Browse thousands of words organised by topic across 25 languages. Words live across multiple categories so you encounter them in context — the way real fluency is actually built. Quizzes & Flashcards Spaced repetition built right in, so you review each word at exactly the moment you'd otherwise forget it. No wasted time, no drilling words you already know cold. AI Speech Partner Hold the mic and have a real, free-form conversation with an AI tutor in your target language. Gentle, contextual pronunciation feedback as you speak — like having a patient language partner available any time. 221,000+ WORDS. 25 LANGUAGES. From Arabic to Ukrainian, from Japanese to Portuguese — Lengio covers 25 languages with over 221,000 words, every one paired with an image to anchor it in visual memory. Because a word tied to a picture is a word you actually keep. MAKE IT YOURS Replace any stock image with a photo from your own camera roll. Your memories, your associations, your language. The more personal the image, the deeper the word sticks. FREE & PLUS Lengio is free to download. Core lessons, word browsing, flashcards, and daily reviews are included at no cost. Lengio Plus is an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited daily reviews, the AI Speech Partner, all word categories, custom card images, and full Did You Know card access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. No streak guilt. No leaderboards. No cartoon mascot judging your progress. Just a language app you'll actually want to open — every single day. Your next language starts right now. Support: https://lengio.app/support Privacy: https://lengio.app/privacy

Screenshots

Parrot4 screens
Lengio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lengio at 100% against Parrot's 45%. Lengio also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 6) and chart position (#32 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 Lengio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lengio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot has 18K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Lengio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot ships an update weekly, Lengio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parrot versus Lengio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrotLengio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB592 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperParrot Learning Inc.Nexios Media LLC

Customer experience

Parrot

All ratings17,521 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative49.5%

Lengio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

Lengio

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
3 purchases

Lengio

Subscriptions2
  • Lengio Plus7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Lengio Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lengio Plus Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is Parrot free?
Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lengio free?
Lengio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot or Lengio?
Lengio is rated higher. Parrot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Lengio averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Parrot or Lengio have ads?
Parrot shows ads; Lengio does not.
Which is updated more often, Parrot or Lengio?
Parrot ships an update weekly, and Lengio every 4 days. Most recently, Parrot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lengio on October 28, 2026.

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