# Learn Spanish Cards vs Babbel

The clearest difference is rating: Babbel at 4.7 against Learn Spanish Cards's 3.9. Babbel also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (757K vs 147). Learn Spanish Cards's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Spanish Cards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 757K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Learn Spanish Cards's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Learn Spanish Cards ships an update every 3 months, Babbel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Spanish Cards | Babbel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-cards/id398463450/reviews) | **[4.7 (757K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **757K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 75 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [eFlashApps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378668745) | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Spanish Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-cards/id398463450)

This app helps young children build Spanish vocabulary through interactive flashcards. It features over 450 high-quality images, professional voice-overs, and real sounds across 11 categories. Designed for ages 1-4, it includes a question mode for parent-child interaction and aims to make learning fun and engaging.

**Highlights:** 11 learning categories, Over 450 words and images, Professional voice-overs, Real sounds for animals and transportation, Question mode for interaction, Large text and icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Baby Flash Cards Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍👧‍👦 Excellent for young children learning Spanish
- 📸 High-quality, real-life photographs
- 🔊 Clear, easy-to-understand pronunciation
- 📚 Good variety of vocabulary categories
- 🎯 Effective multi-sensory learning approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔊 Background music cannot be disabled
- 📱 App won't open or launch properly
- ❌ Inaccurate translations and mismatched images
- 🎯 Pictures don't match word labels

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and won't reopen
- Background music setting doesn't turn off music
- Progress not saved when app is interrupted
- Cannot advance past certain lessons
- Home screen loops on eflash apps

**Requested features**

- Auto-play functionality for continuous learning
- More vocabulary categories (family, travel, etc.)
- Grammar instruction beyond nouns
- Swipe feature for easier navigation
- Larger, more accessible next/previous buttons


### Babbel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Education, #50 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master a new language with expert-designed, bite-sized lessons that fit your schedule. Build conversational confidence quickly through interactive practice and a smart review system. Learn Spanish, French, German, and more for travel, work, or fun.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized lessons, Expert-built courses, Interactive conversation practice, Smart review system, Grammar in context, Offline mode, Learn 14 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mexican Spanish – 1-month plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Spanish 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| French 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Italian 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Mexican Spanish - 1-month plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Mexican Spanish – 3-month plan | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn French – 3-month plan | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Spanish – 3-month plan | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| All Languages – 3-month plan | $53.99 | per 3 months |
| Mexican Spanish – 1-year plan | $89.99 | per year |
| All Languages – 12-month plan | $107.99 | per year |
| All Languages – 12-month plan | $107.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent structured learning
- 🚀 Effective vocabulary and grammar teaching
- 👍 Helpful pronunciation guides
- 👍 Engaging and practical lessons
- 👍 Useful review and repetition features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent voice recognition
- 🐛 Lack of flexibility in lesson progression
- 🐛 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🐛 Overly strict scoring and lack of forgiveness for minor errors
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons sometimes freeze or crash the app
- Subscription cancellation process is overly complicated
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between languages
- Keyboard issues and inability to use system keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add more language options, especially Asian languages like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
- Improve review and practice tools to better reinforce learned material
- Provide more customization options for lesson pacing and content
- Implement a more forgiving scoring system and allow users to revisit past lessons
- Add a dark mode and optimize the app for better readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Spanish Cards free?

Learn Spanish Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn Spanish Cards or Babbel?

Babbel is rated higher. Learn Spanish Cards averages 3.9 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Babbel averages 4.7 from 757K ratings.

### Do Learn Spanish Cards or Babbel have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn Spanish Cards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Spanish Cards or Babbel?

Learn Spanish Cards ships an update every 3 months, and Babbel every 6 days. Most recently, Learn Spanish Cards was updated on October 18, 2026 and Babbel on October 21, 2026.

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