# LingQ | Learn Languages vs Drops

The clearest difference is ads: LingQ | Learn Languages at none against Drops's shown. Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 10K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingQ | Learn Languages sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 LingQ | Learn Languages against 4.7 for Drops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of LingQ | Learn Languages's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drops's.

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, Drops weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingQ | Learn Languages | Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811/reviews) | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | #164 |
| Size | 345 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingQ Languages Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774323619) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### LingQ | Learn Languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingq-learn-languages/id379385811)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn languages naturally by reading and listening to real content. Expand your vocabulary and improve comprehension with interactive tools and AI-powered features. Supports over 50 languages and offers a global community for support.

**Highlights:** Massive content library, Import your own content, Interactive reader with word definitions, AI-powered learning tools, Progress tracking, Offline learning, Community support and tutoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium (6 Months) | $80.99 | per 6 months |
| LingQ Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $101.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium | $109.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| LingQ Premium (12 Months) | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Yearly | $269.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for reading and listening practice
- 👍 Customizable content and learning experience
- 🚀 Efficient vocabulary acquisition
- 👍 Helpful for improving comprehension and fluency
- 👍 Engaging and enjoyable way to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with sync and performance issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Limited free version functionality
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🤔 Inconsistent quality of translations and definitions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Incorrect translations and definitions
- Unreliable streak tracking and progress reporting

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better sync and performance across devices
- More content and language options
- Enhanced vocabulary management and review tools
- Affordable subscription plans


### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visual aids. Practice vocabulary and common phrases in over 55 languages, from beginner to expert levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and enjoy professionally curated lessons with native speaker pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning aids, 55+ language options, Progress tracking and rewards, Native speaker pronunciations, Customizable learning goals

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LingQ | Learn Languages free?

LingQ | Learn Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LingQ | Learn Languages or Drops?

LingQ | Learn Languages and Drops are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 72K ratings respectively.

### Do LingQ | Learn Languages or Drops have ads?

Drops shows ads; LingQ | Learn Languages does not.

### Which is updated more often, LingQ | Learn Languages or Drops?

LingQ | Learn Languages ships an update every 5 days, and Drops weekly. Most recently, LingQ | Learn Languages was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drops on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LingQ | Learn Languages or Drops?

LingQ | Learn Languages currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Drops at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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