Babbel - Language Learning

Babbel - Language Learning

Learn Spanish, French, German+

758K ratings
2799 reviews
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Released
June 11, 2014
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Learn a new language through real-life conversations and bite-sized lessons. This award-winning app, built by language experts, offers courses tailored to your native tongue and features an AI conversation partner for pronunciation practice. Start speaking in as little as 3 weeks.

✓Tailored courses for native speakers
✓Real-life conversation practice
✓AI conversation partner with feedback
✓Bite-sized lessons (10 mins/day)
✓Grammar explained in context
✓Offline mode
✓Smart review system
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What's New in Babbel

22.21.0

November 3, 2026

It's time to update your Babbel app! Why? Because we've added new learning content that will help you reach your goal even faster! And yep, we also removed a few bugs. Enjoy this latest version and thanks for learning with us! Questions? Email us at support-mobile@babbel.com

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Mexican Spanish – 1-month plan

Access to expert-made Mexican Spanish courses

$17.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 16-2

Education

This app dropped -2 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on November 5, 2026.

Top Free

📈 38+1

Education

This app rose +1 position in Education chart.

Last updated on November 5, 2026.

Events

Read more about Halloween & Día de Muertos

Halloween & Día de Muertos

Start speaking Spanish this season.

Oct 19, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026

Read more about European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages

Explore languages and practice real conversations.

Sep 24, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026

Read more about Introducing: The Group Plan

Introducing: The Group Plan

Learn together, each at your own pace.

Oct 18, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026

User reviews

Great App

I love this app and is much better than Duolingo. Feels much more serious and explains grammar much better. Only thing I’d improve is getting rid of the writing task input method of selecting the letters from the jumbled up grid. I want to spend my time learning the language not looking for letters when I already know how to spell the word and would much rather just type it out. This is better for learning the word too I think. Or at least have the option to turn off the letter jumbles and only have typing. Otherwise, really like it.
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I hope they address this!

App is good. Teaches grammar which I appreciate. My issue is with the multiple-choice exercises. 1) I dislike that when answers get eliminated when choosing the right one. By the time you get to the last one, is more of a rush to move on than actually learning or making you think. 2) In the other instances, some answers are absolutely out of context or clearly the wrong answer. No need to think. The issue is that the focus becomes process of elimination and not critical thinking. Be creative. Change the spelling, put similar words, etc.
MAKE ME THINK about the right choice!!!!
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Hi

I don’t know if it’s just me but I can’t do anything without the subscription. It kinda sucks idk.

Ad goes goes over a minute!

Refuse to use this app! When advertising for this app the ad goes longer than a minute! Absolutely worthless! Get your ad time in line!!!!!

It’s ok

I use Babbel and Duolingo and Duolingo is a lot more fun! Babbel has a bit more focus on grammar, but the lessons and explanations are tedious and overly complicated, as well as being very prescriptive in how the lessons are structured (say new word out loud, write new word with letters to choose from, write new word in sentence from memory, from sound, in conversation, repeat), which is simultaneously hard and boring. I also prefer the repeating characters and gamification of Duolingo. It’s useful as a supplementary app, but there’s no way I would have stuck with it if I started learning German on Babbel first.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Lessons sometimes freeze or crash the app

Bug

Subscription cancellation process is overly complicated

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between languages

Bug

Keyboard issues and inability to use system keyboard

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more language options, especially Asian languages like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese

Feature

Improve review and practice tools to better reinforce learned material

Feature

Provide more customization options for lesson pacing and content

Feature

Implement a more forgiving scoring system and allow users to revisit past lessons

Feature

Add a dark mode and optimize the app for better readability

Feature

FAQ

How effective is Babbel for learning a language?

Babbel's efficacy is backed by research, with 100% of learners improving their oral proficiency in 3 months. After 10 hours, 96% of learners saw better test scores in grammar and vocabulary.

What languages can I learn with Babbel?

Babbel offers courses in 14 languages, including Spanish (Latin American or Spain), French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English (American or British), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, and Indonesian.

Does Babbel have ads?

Yes, Babbel contains advertisements. While the app offers a free lesson, full access to courses requires a subscription.

What are the subscription options for Babbel?

Babbel offers various subscription plans, including 3-month, 6-month, 12-month, and lifetime options. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Can I use Babbel offline?

Yes, Babbel supports offline mode, allowing you to download lessons and learn anywhere, anytime without an internet connection.

What is the age rating for Babbel?

Babbel is rated for users aged 12 and older, making it suitable for teenagers and adults looking to learn a new language.

How often is Babbel updated?

The latest version of Babbel is 22.21.0, and it was last updated on November 3, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

What do users like and dislike about Babbel?

Users praise Babbel for its structured learning, effective teaching of vocabulary and grammar, helpful pronunciation guides, and engaging lessons. However, some users report inconsistent voice recognition, a lack of flexibility in lesson progression, and a confusing user interface.