Comparison

Modo vs Pebble

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Modo

Master the Spanish subjunctive through contextual learning and AI feedback. This app offers custom practice sessions and clear explanations to help you speak Spanish confidently and naturally.

Highlights
  • Learn through native-style sentences
  • Custom practice sessions
  • Instant AI feedback
  • Advanced progress insights
  • Clear grammar explanations
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Modo helps intermediate Spanish learners master grammar, build fluency, and start sounding more like a native speaker. Learn Spanish through real sentence patterns, moods, tenses, listening comprehension, and adaptive practice. Not by memorizing endless rules, but by training with natural Spanish until the language starts to feel intuitive. Modo is built for learners who already know the basics, but still struggle to use Spanish naturally in real conversations. Whether you want to understand the subjunctive, feel the difference between indicative and subjunctive, improve your verb tenses, or stop translating word by word, Modo helps you build real Spanish instinct. WHY MODO WORKS • Master the Spanish subjunctive through real usage • Understand grammar through context, not memorization • Practice moods, tenses, verbs, and sentence patterns • Improve listening comprehension with focused Spanish input • Train with adaptive sessions based on your performance • Build confidence with short, structured practice • Learn with a clean, premium app designed for serious learners • Move beyond textbook Spanish and start sounding more natural WHAT YOU WILL PRACTISE • Essentials - the building blocks every learner needs: ser and estar, pronouns, por and para, and the little prepositions that trip everyone up • ¿Qué Modo? - master subjuntivo, indicativo and beyond • ¿Era o Fue? - nail the past tenses every time • ¿Y si? - say what would happen, and what could have • Conectores - link your sentences like a native speaker • Comprensión - train your ear for Spanish at natural speed • Vocabulario - build your word power, from spelling to instant recall PERFECT FOR • Intermediate Spanish learners • Learners who already know the basics • People who struggle with the subjunctive, indicative, and verb tenses • Learners who want to understand Spanish grammar naturally • Anyone who wants to sound more fluent, confident, and native-like Modo is not built for memorizing endless grammar rules. It is built to help you see a Spanish sentence, understand why it works, and gradually feel what sounds right. Download Modo for free and build real Spanish instinct. This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://modospanish.com/legal

About

Pebble

Master Spanish and French through practical conversations from the start. This app focuses on real-life dialogue and speaking practice, making language learning engaging and effective. Build confidence with short, daily lessons designed for beginners.

Highlights
  • Learn by speaking real conversations
  • Build strong daily learning habits
  • Stay motivated with goal tracking
  • Review forgotten words and phrases
  • Focus on faster learning results
  • Currently supports Spanish and French
Features
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Learn Spanish, French, and English by speaking from day one. Pebble teaches real conversations you'll actually use, not textbook phrases you'll forget. Pebble is the speaking-first language app built for people who want to feel fluent in real life. Every lesson is short, focused, and designed to help you feel comfortable speaking out loud, even as a complete beginner. Whether you're learning Spanish, French, or English, Pebble gives you the tools to start speaking right away. WHY PEBBLE? Learn by speaking: master natural conversations you can actually use in real life. Get your accent right: practice pronunciation out loud from the very first lesson. Build strong habits: just 10 minutes a day of speaking practice makes a real difference. Stay motivated: set daily goals, track your streak, and celebrate your progress. Review what matters: revisit the words and phrases you've forgotten to strengthen your learning. Find your flow: take time in a quiet space to focus and see faster results. Your pocket tutor: bite-sized lessons that meet you wherever you are in your language journey. Grow with us: Spanish, French, and English courses are available now, with more languages coming soon. Pebble isn't like other language apps. It's built for people who want to speak confidently and enjoy the process. Whether your goal is to hold a conversation on holiday, prepare for a move abroad, or simply learn a new language for the joy of it, start speaking, learning, and discovering with Pebble today. Try Pebble Plus free for 7 days to unlock unlimited daily lessons, full conversation practice, and all premium content. Privacy Policy: https://pebblelearning.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://pebblelearning.co/terms

Screenshots

Modo4 screens
Pebble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pebble at 100% against Modo's 57%. Pebble also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Modo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pebble sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pebble holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Modo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pebble's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modo ships an update every 3 weeks, Pebble fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Modo versus Pebble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModoPebble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (36 ratings)4.9 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3677 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWise Ventures B.V.FTP Software Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Modo

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Pebble

All ratings77 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modo

Subscriptions3
  • Lite - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Pebble

Subscriptions2
  • Pebble Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pebble Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$53.991 Year

Questions

Is Modo free?
Modo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pebble free?
Pebble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modo or Pebble?
Pebble is rated higher. Modo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Pebble averages 4.9 from 77 ratings.
Do Modo or Pebble have ads?
Both Modo and Pebble show ads.
Which is updated more often, Modo or Pebble?
Modo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pebble fortnightly. Most recently, Modo was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pebble on October 15, 2026.

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