Babbel User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience43.9% of reviews
Neutral14.0% of reviews
Negative experience42.0% of reviews

~ Based on 2,717 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is Babbel Safe?

Babbel - Language Learning appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Babbel is 94/100.

This assessment is based on 755,490 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7/5.

Safety Analysis

93.8% of ratings point to a safe experience
3.8% of ratings suggest some concerns
2.5% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 755,490 App Store ratings for Babbel.

Is Babbel Legit?

Babbel - Language Learning appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Babbel is 93/100.

Based on 93 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Feel robbed

I renewed now babel won’t respond took my money lost all my hard years work. And Will not respond and seems like they took my money and ran.

So here is a quip:

Plus deu satisfaeux si countraié Le Snickers(R)

It’s ok

It starts off quite well and you think you’re doing well as you’re passing the lessons and things but when you step back and think if you’re any better as Spanish after a few weeks (I’ve done a lesson or 2 plus vocab every day for 6 weeks) and I’m not sure I am. I’m going to do the year I’ve paid for, probably, but I already know I won’t pay Babbel any more and already thinking about finding something else as I don’t think I’m really improving.
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Great app for learning new languages

I always thought all language learning apps were the same, but using Babbel, only a month in and its genuinely showing real usable progress. They even have little notes that pop up sometimes that explain some of those little wierd rules of the language. definitely better than duolingo, Babbel is hands down my best experience learning a new language. 5/5
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Lessons are confusing and advanced.

I’m not sure how you start your lessons and how you finish them, but you include words I never seen and expect me to know what to do with it. i’m really hating your lessons and I will not continue or recommend the service. I just don’t get it.

Learning is good lessons too long

Look. I get that attention spans are deteriorating by the minute and the literacy crisis requires that we fight for our lives to keep them to whatever extent we can… but these lessons are way too freaking long. I’m learning a language between tasks, while waiting in line, In the airport, I don’t have time for a full on 20 minute lesson. But that’s what Babbel gives you. Half the time I give up and just start skipping just to keep my streak. I do think I learn the best actual language with this app. But please shorten the lessons.
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Disappointed

Not very easy to follow Duolingo as much easier unfortunately it’s more of a game

Great app

I went ahead and bought the lifetime version because I feel like it’s really worth it. The lessons are structured very well and they help you build up. I used it for six months and can understand a decent amount of Spanish. I imagine if I would’ve stayed consistent when I started I’d be pretty well off. But that’s what the lifetime subscription is for!
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Espectacular !!!

Me parece excelente la oportunidad de aprender otros idiomas a la manera que necesito y cuando lo entiendo oportuno. Muy flexible y con variedad de actividades y opiniones de aprendizaje!

Why

For me to do lessons it says I have to pay 108 a month just to do a lesson

Trash

No explanation for this trash

Predictable images

When you feature words you should have the test random rather than the same order in which the words are taught

Word puzzle

Im not good at word puzzles in my own language and I found this very difficult. Im not happy with this language app and I will be cancelling my subscription. Instead of word scramble, a simple multiple choice would have been a better way for me to learn. I wouldn't recommend this approach unless you love word puzzles
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Actually learning

I love that this program doesn't require perfection with spelling or typos. The repetition is incredibly helpful. I'm still struggling with my ego to speak Portuguese but I'm understanding quite a bit now. I no longer feel completely lost when in an Uber or a store or restaurant. I can order basic foods and give basic directions. I'm getting there slowly but surely.
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oh my gosh SOOOOOGOOOODDD

It is so fun! I love how you can correct your mistakes, and if you’ve heard of Duolingo, trust me, Babble is SOOO much better than that 🤪I love it! You should definitely try it out!!!! By the way babble is amazing 🙃I legit do it every day and I already know over 48 words and I started a week ago………..SO U SHOULD DO THIS…please?
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Great for Learning at your own Pace!

Weather your learning actively or passively this language teaching app is for you!

Worked well for a time

From the first time i used Babbel til now, has done a great improvement. I was using another application but I felt I was not advancing. With Babbel one has real day to day examples, re afirm your knowledge by several ways,like listening or writing, flash card etc. So for me adapts well to my style of learning.
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Difficult to cancel

Recommend using an app that easily allows you to cancel.

Switches screens too quickly

As soon as I submit an answer, the app moves onto the next screen. This gives me no time to re-read the question, practice pronunciation or otherwise study. It’s literally instantaneous and I have to click the back button every time. I should manually click forward, not the other way around.

It’s also very annoying that the “correct answer” sound is twice as loud as the voices. It’s like when commercials blast much louder than a show
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Fresh start.

Great app. I started using it as a complement to Duo, and now I’m using it more than the first app!