Parrot review
A focused iOS app for practicing Spanish with native-speaker videos and vocabulary review.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Parrot gives Spanish learners a video-led way to practice comprehension and speaking on iPhone and iPad. Short clips feature native speakers; tapping captioned words or phrases provides translations, and learners can repeat phrases aloud. A personal dictionary saves vocabulary for spaced-repetition review. Flight School adds beginner lessons, while the feed is sequenced according to learner level. The format suits people who want to connect listening, vocabulary, and speaking practice in one focused Spanish app, rather than study several languages in a single product.
Its learning loop is the main distinction: a phrase encountered in a video can be looked up, saved, and revisited, while speaking practice asks learners to repeat phrases aloud. The level-sequenced feed and Flight School provide a path for beginners, and the short-form videos keep the focus on language in use. This is a narrow Spanish-learning tool, not a broad language catalog. It is a stronger fit for learners who want video comprehension and vocabulary reinforcement than for those seeking multiple language choices.
Parrot is paid, with a seven-day free trial and Parrot+ Weekly, Monthly, and Annual subscriptions. The published plan names describe premium content and features, but do not distinguish what each term adds. Pricing should be checked in the relevant App Store listing: the US listing shows different prices for the same subscription names, and prices or availability may vary by region or offer. The app is listed for iOS, with certain Macs also described as compatible in the App Store listing. Choose it if that platform and Spanish-only focus suit your routine; look elsewhere if you need Android or a free plan.
Parrot pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Native-speaker videos pair listening with caption word and phrase translations.
- Saved vocabulary returns through spaced-repetition review.
- Flight School lessons and level-sequenced feeds support beginners.
- Where it doesn't
- Covers Spanish rather than multiple languages.
- No free plan; access is paid after a seven-day trial.
- Listed for iOS, with no Android platform listed.
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