# Learn Spanish vs Wlingua

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wlingua at free with in-app purchases against Learn Spanish's subscription. Wlingua also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Learn Spanish's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Spanish sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Wlingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Learn Spanish against 4.9 for Wlingua. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 866 and 948 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Learn Spanish's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wlingua's.

Learn Spanish ships an update every 2 months, Wlingua every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Spanish | Wlingua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (866 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-language-course/id875940017/reviews) | **[4.9 (948 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-spanish/id961908277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 866 | **948** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 87.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ATi Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/875349954) | [WLINGUA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/473658200) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-language-course/id875940017)

Master Spanish with daily, engaging lessons designed for quick learning. Build vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and real-life conversations. This app adapts to your level, offering a personalized learning experience.

**Highlights:** Daily Spanish lessons, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Useful phrases for real situations, Conversational Spanish practice, Verb conjugations, Leaderboard and weekly quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month v2 | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All WQ v2 | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 1 Month All Gift | $11.99 | per month |
| Learn Spanish - Premium access | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access 12 Months All v2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Hearts Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Heart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Learn to describe your family and make introductions in Spanish | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus XP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Learn how to order Food, Love Phrases and Romantic Words in Spanish | $4.99 | one-time |
| Learn to book a trip, check into hotels and ask for directions in Spanish | $4.99 | one-time |
| Conversation starters: shopping, passions, pets and small talk in Spanish | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grammar lessons for intermediate and advanced learners in Spanish | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Spanish Course | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium all Languages Promo | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 👍 Effective for learning new vocabulary and phrases
- 👍 Helpful for practicing pronunciation
- 👍 Variety of exercises and lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with speech recognition and lesson feedback
- 🔒 Lack of family subscription plan
- 🐛 Difficulty progressing beyond beginner level

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons sometimes don't sync across devices
- Microphone function not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow users to test out of beginner lessons
- Improve speech recognition accuracy
- Offer more advanced lessons and content
- Add family subscription plan


### Wlingua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-spanish/id961908277)

Master Spanish with a comprehensive online course designed for all levels. Improve your speaking, listening, and grammar with interactive lessons and targeted practice. Learn at your own pace with a proven method.

**Highlights:** Learn Spanish from scratch, Verb conjugation practice, Phone conversation skills, European Spanish pronunciation, Mexican Spanish pronunciation, Ser vs. Estar verb usage, Interactive vocabulary and grammar exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Premium access | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 months Premium access | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Premium access | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Spanish lessons
- 👍 Excellent for vocabulary building
- 👍 Structured and progressive curriculum
- 👍 Explanations of grammar and syntax
- 👍 Dual pronunciation options (Spain/Latin America)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors in translations or quiz answers
- 🐛 Inconsistent voice recognition accuracy
- 🐛 Lack of audio comprehension exercises
- 🐛 Difficulty going back to earlier lessons
- 🐛 Unclear when premium features are unlocked

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens during exercises
- Inability to select options in grammar lessons
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to track vocabulary progress
- More advanced grammar and conversation lessons
- Integration with other language learning platforms
- Offline mode for lessons
- Expanded language options beyond Spanish


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Spanish free?

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

### Is Wlingua free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Spanish or Wlingua?

Wlingua is rated higher. Learn Spanish averages 4.7 out of 5 from 866 ratings, while Wlingua averages 4.9 from 948 ratings.

### Do Learn Spanish or Wlingua have ads?

Neither Learn Spanish nor Wlingua shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Spanish or Wlingua?

Learn Spanish ships an update every 2 months, and Wlingua every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Spanish was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wlingua on November 1, 2026.

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