Comparison

Fluenz vs Gritty Spanish

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

Head to head
About

Fluenz

This app offers a comprehensive language learning experience designed specifically for English speakers. It combines video explanations with interactive exercises and flashcards to help users achieve fluency in languages like Spanish, French, and German. Learn anytime, anywhere with downloadable content and seamless syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Designed for English speakers
  • Video explanations of language concepts
  • Interactive reading, writing, and listening workouts
  • Flashcards for vocabulary and grammar
  • Downloadable lessons and podcasts
  • Syncs across mobile and desktop
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FASTEST WAY TO TRULLY SPEAK A NEW LANGUAGE- 3 Reasons Why Fluenz is Worth it: 1. Made for English Speakers The only language learning program anywhere specifically designed for English-speakers. Learn to speak Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, German or Portuguese anytime, anywhere. Each lesson has a video explanation of what you will learn, showing your the ins and out of the language you are learning. Then go straight to reading, writing and listening with workouts designed to for the information to stick. Learning a new language is not automatic but with the right tools and with explanations you can get there. 2. Total Approach Videos on streaming platforms and game like language apps are all useful but not enough to reach fluency. To learn a new language you need a fully integrated platform that a) explains the workings of your new language every step of the way in English, b) provides the tips and tricks English-speakers need to speak and understand that new language, and c) connects those explanations directly to extensive workouts and flashcards that take you to fluency. 3. Proven Results Unique among digital programs, Fluenz puts its program to the test every single month with some of the world’s most demanding learners at its face-to-face Immersion program in Mexico City. After ten years, hundreds of thousands of users and several complete upgrades, Fluenz continues to lead in positive reviews, critical acclaim, and the praise of those who are truly serious about learning Spanish. THE APP: Learn on the go with instant syncing, downloadable lessons, podcasts, and flashcards, all within the app. And because sometimes we need a bigger screen, gain automatic access to our full online, or downloadable desktop version as well.

About

Gritty Spanish

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
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Gritty Spanish brings you real-life conversations from the streets, homes, and hearts of Spanish speakers across Latin America. Forget robotic voices and boring lessons — every episode feels like a mini movie, packed with emotion, humor, and culture. Each episode comes with dual subtitles (Spanish + English) so you can follow along easily, plus interactive pop-ups that dive deep into the language. Tap on words or phrases to unlock: --Verb conjugations and grammar breakdowns --Slang meanings and regional expressions --Vocabulary lists with real-world context After every episode, test your understanding with a quick quiz designed to reinforce what you’ve just heard — helping the language stick naturally. Enjoy complete control while you listen: -- Tap twice to rewind 2 seconds (tap 4 times to go back 4 seconds), etc. -- Slow down or speed up audio on the fly -- Download side-by-side printable PDFs for offline study --Save words to your personal vocabulary list Whether you’re improving your listening, exploring different accents, or falling in love with how Spanish really sounds, Gritty Spanish gives you the authentic experience you’ve been missing. Once you unlock a version, it’s yours forever — no subscriptions, no gimmicks. Just real stories, real voices, and real Spanish that sticks.

Screenshots

Fluenz4 screens
Gritty Spanish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gritty Spanish at fortnightly against Fluenz's every 3 months. Fluenz's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Fluenz sells 15 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluenz holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Fluenz's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gritty Spanish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluenz ships an update every 3 months, Gritty Spanish fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fluenz versus Gritty Spanish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluenzGritty Spanish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (115 ratings) — better3.9 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better62.9% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB76 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFluenzEldon Mirjah

Customer experience

Fluenz

All ratings115 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative24.0%

Gritty Spanish

All ratings97 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative24.2%

User reviews

Fluenz

From 115 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👨‍🏫 Excellent teaching methodology and grammar explanations
  • 📚 Comprehensive multi-level curriculum with structured progression
  • 🎯 Effective learning approach combining reading, writing, and speaking
  • ⭐ High-quality instructor-led sessions and personal teaching style
  • 🌍 Multiple language options available

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive upfront cost
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 📥 Unreliable offline download functionality
  • 🔊 Audio playback problems on some devices
  • 🎬 Video playback issues and missing videos

Gritty Spanish

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Fluenz

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during lessons
  • Audio not working or playing at very low volume
  • Video playback failures or incomplete playback
  • Downloaded lessons become corrupted or unplayable
  • Text wrapping issues preventing sentence visibility
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  • App freezes when typing long sentences
  • Lessons don't resume from where user left off
  • Voice recording playback not functioning
  • Subtitles displaying in wrong language
  • Match the phrases section showing empty boxes
  • Images disappearing in downloaded lessons
  • App incompatible with certain iOS versions
  • Login authentication failures
  • Device limit errors preventing access
  • Support links returning 404 errors
  • Sync issues across multiple devices

Requested features

14 requests
  • Shorter, more modular lessons
  • Better offline download reliability
  • Mac/MacBook Pro compatibility
  • More language options (Japanese, Russian, Arabic)
  • Additional Spanish levels beyond 5
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  • Focus on everyday/non-travel vocabulary
  • Ability to jump to specific lesson sections
  • Pronunciation evaluation feedback
  • Slower playback speed option
  • In-app error reporting system
  • Progress percentage tracking by question
  • Accent mark highlighting in exercises
  • Better iPad app functionality
  • Clear purchasing guidance for extra lessons

Gritty Spanish

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • 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
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  • Audio portion does not download
  • Episodes/lessons take longer to download
  • Accompanying PDF doesn't match audio
  • App closes after loading stories
  • Stories don't load
  • Doesn't work after downloading
  • Goes round and round in circles
  • Audio quality not very good
  • Frequent crashes
  • Takes forever to download episodes
  • Doesn't download at all
  • Slow to load
  • Paid for full version, still missing episodes
  • Can't get 1 episode/lesson to download
  • Select video, loads then disappears before launching

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Option to see quizzes taken
  • Access blog within the app
  • More functionality in the app
  • Higher audio quality option
  • Looping feature for audio
  • Start with one accent for beginners
  • Bundle purchase option with discount

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Fluenz

One-time15
  • French Upgraded 1$179.99
  • Italian 1$179.99
  • Spanish Upgraded LA 1$179.99
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  • Mandarin Upgraded 1+2+3$299.99
  • French Upgraded 1+2+3$299.99
  • Italian 1+2+3$299.99
  • Portuguese 1+2+3$299.99
  • German 1+2+3$299.99
  • Spanish Spain 1+2+3$299.99
  • French Upgraded 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
  • German 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
  • Italian 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
  • Spanish Spain 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
  • Spanish Upgraded LA 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
  • Portuguese 1+2+3+4+5$349.99
5 purchases

Gritty Spanish

One-time5
  • Gritty Spanish Basics$29.99
  • Gritty Spanish Beginnings$34.99
  • Gritty Spanish - Orig-Censored$35.99
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  • Gritty Spanish (original)$44.99
  • Gritty Spanish: Parte II$49.99

Questions

Is Fluenz free?
Fluenz 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, Fluenz or Gritty Spanish?
Fluenz is rated higher. Fluenz averages 4.2 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Gritty Spanish averages 3.9 from 97 ratings.
Do Fluenz or Gritty Spanish have ads?
Neither Fluenz nor Gritty Spanish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluenz or Gritty Spanish?
Fluenz ships an update every 3 months, and Gritty Spanish fortnightly. Most recently, Fluenz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gritty Spanish on October 7, 2026.

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