Is HolaRuta free?
Yes. HolaRuta is completely free, with no hidden costs or subscription requirement.
HolaRuta / Travel Spanish for Latin America
What is HolaRuta?
HolaRuta is a free flashcard PWA for travel Spanish while backpacking through Latin America: 2327 flashcards with spaced repetition for situations like buses, hotels, food, money, emergencies and small talk, fully usable offline, with a free account.
Who is HolaRuta for?
HolaRuta is built for backpackers and travellers who need the Spanish phrases that actually come up on the road - not for people who want to learn an entire language from scratch.
What makes HolaRuta different?
- Situational, not course-shaped: cards are organised by real travel moments (bus, hostel, border, emergency), not grammar lessons.
- Latin-America-correct: regionally accurate words (colectivo, vuelto, plata, chévere, celular) instead of textbook Castilian Spanish.
- Offline & PWA-light: works without a network connection, installable without an app store.
- No ads: just a free account, so progress stays safely tied to it.
How does the app work?
Cards resurface at the right time using a simplified SM-2 spaced-repetition algorithm: you rate each card honestly, and the app automatically adjusts the interval until the next review.
Frequently asked questions
Does HolaRuta require an account?
Yes. Using HolaRuta now requires a free account (Google login or a passwordless email code) - learning progress is tied to the account instead of staying only on the device.
Does HolaRuta work offline?
Yes. HolaRuta is an installable Progressive Web App (PWA) and works fully without an internet connection after the first install.
How many flashcards does HolaRuta have?
HolaRuta contains 2327 flashcards across 73 categories, sorted into four difficulty levels (A1 to B2).