# Byki Mobile vs Gritty Spanish

The clearest difference is rating: Gritty Spanish at 3.9 against Byki Mobile's 2.5. Gritty Spanish also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 29%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Byki Mobile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Gritty Spanish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gritty Spanish holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gritty Spanish has 98 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Byki Mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gritty Spanish's.

Byki Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Gritty Spanish fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Byki Mobile | Gritty Spanish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byki-mobile/id674700766/reviews) | **[3.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Transparent Language, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293154354) | [Eldon Mirjah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352324952) |

## What reviewers say

### Byki Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byki-mobile/id674700766)

This app offers a personalized system for expanding vocabulary in a new language. It uses an engaging flashcard interface and a 3-step process to help users memorize words and phrases. Available in over 80 languages, it includes pronunciation guidance and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Learn over 1,000 words and phrases per language, Over 70 vocabulary lists per language, Native script and pronunciation with SlowSound™, Multiple choice quizzes, Progress tracking, Search words and phrases on Twitter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arabic Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chinese, Mandarin - Simplified Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese, Brazilian Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Farsi Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Russian Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| French Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| German Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Haitian Creole Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Italian Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spanish, Latin American Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hebrew Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Turkish Content Set | $7.99 | one-time |


### Gritty Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gritty-spanish/id1352324953)

Learn Spanish through authentic conversations from Latin America. Features dual subtitles, interactive pop-ups for grammar and slang, and quizzes to reinforce learning. Downloadable PDFs and offline study options are available.

**Highlights:** Real-life Spanish conversations, Dual Spanish/English subtitles, Interactive language pop-ups, Verb conjugations and grammar, Slang and regional expressions, Audio speed control, Offline printable PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gritty Spanish Basics | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish Beginnings | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored | $35.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish (original) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gritty Spanish: Parte II | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗣️ Real-world Spanish conversations
- 👂 Excellent for listening comprehension
- 🌍 Authentic street Spanish
- 💡 Option to slow down audio
- 📚 Comprehensive explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 📱 App functionality issues
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐌 Slow download times
- 📉 Basic app design

**Reported bugs**

- PDF doesn't download
- Quiz shows 'correct incorrect correct answer'
- Server error when deleting account
- App always has server error
- Lessons play with no transcript and vice versa

**Requested features**

- Bring back full text version
- PDF to open as it used to
- Feature to record voice and play back
- Dark mode option
- Option to see downloaded episodes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Byki Mobile free?

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

### Is Gritty Spanish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Byki Mobile or Gritty Spanish?

Gritty Spanish is rated higher. Byki Mobile averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 from 98 ratings.

### Do Byki Mobile or Gritty Spanish have ads?

Neither Byki Mobile nor Gritty Spanish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Byki Mobile or Gritty Spanish?

Byki Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Gritty Spanish fortnightly. Most recently, Byki Mobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gritty Spanish on October 24, 2026.

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