Taza vs Basic Spanish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taza
Learn practical Spanish with clear lessons and focused practice on vocabulary and grammar. This app offers offline access, no ads, and no subscriptions, making it ideal for travelers or anyone wanting to improve their conversational skills.
- Practical Spanish for everyday situations
- Translation and conjugation drills
- Verb reference with conjugation tables
- Context-based flashcards with spaced-repetition
- Chapter quizzes and exams
- Searchable Word Bank and verb library
- Pronunciation guidance and cultural notes
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Taza makes everyday Spanish clear, practical, and easier to remember. Build vocabulary, understand grammar, and practice useful Spanish through structured Study Guides, focused drills, and clear audio. Whether you’re preparing for travel, speaking with family, communicating with coworkers, or refreshing your skills, Taza helps you build confidence at your own pace. Designed for beginners, learners building intermediate skills, and anyone looking for focused Spanish review. WHAT’S INSIDE • 28 modules across five chapters • 3,500+ words and expressions, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs • Grammar Study Guides with practical explanations and examples • Word Translations in Spanish → English, English → Spanish, or mixed directions • Sentence translation and vocabulary fill-in-the-blank practice • Listen & Type exercises with spoken Spanish • Word flashcards with audio, examples, hints, review history, and spaced repetition • Verb Flashcards and conjugation practice across nine tenses and forms • Verb references covering conjugations, irregular patterns, reflexive verbs, commands, and Gustar-type constructions • Focused lessons on pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, questions, numbers, time, and dates • Lesson quizzes and chapter review exams • A searchable Word Bank and Verbs library • Pronunciation guidance, cultural notes, and regional Spanish differences SPANISH FOR REAL LIFE • A focus on broadly useful Latin American Spanish, with guidance on regional differences • Examples using ustedes for plural “you,” alongside explanations of other forms • Regional guidance covering Mexico, Spain, Chile, and Argentina • Natural English translations and explanations of meaning in context • Female and male audio with adjustable playback speed • Grammar connected to useful words, sentences, and everyday situations LEARN YOUR WAY Follow the Guided path to open chapters as you progress. With Full Access, choose Unlock all in Settings to browse every included chapter immediately. Customize practice by chapter, word type, tense, difficulty, and session size. Save Word Bank Favorites, star whole verbs, add personal hints and notes, and mark individual word meanings as learned. Word reviews adapt to your grades. Again and Hard bring difficult words back sooner; Good and Easy build longer review intervals. You decide when to mark a word as learned. Study Guides and practice work offline. Full Access also includes downloadable voice packs for offline recorded audio. START FREE Chapter 1 includes six free modules and its chapter review exam. Explore pronunciation, essential nouns, grammatical gender, foundational verb tenses, pronouns, numbers, time, and dates. Unlock Taza Full Access with one lifetime purchase for the remaining 22 modules, all included chapters, the full vocabulary and verb libraries, Premium practice and review tools, downloadable audio, and future Premium content updates. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No ads. No Taza account required. Build a stronger Spanish foundation—one Taza at a time.
Basic Spanish
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Basic Spanish is a simple and practical app for learning everyday Spanish phrases through easy multiple choice exercises. The app is designed for beginners who want to learn basic Spanish for common situations such as school, travel, daily conversations, and simple communication. Features: • Learn Spanish using simple multiple choice questions • Practice common Spanish phrases and expressions • Easy navigation with a clean, distraction-free layout • Focus on everyday language and practical use • Suitable for beginners and casual learners Basic Spanish is ideal if you want a straightforward way to start learning Spanish by actively practicing with short and simple exercises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Spanish at none against Taza's 1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Taza sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Spanish asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Taza | Basic Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simple Engineer LLC | Ole Henrik Morgenstierne |
In-app purchases
Taza
- Unlock All Lessons & Chapters$14.99
Basic Spanish
No in-app purchases








