# Learn English by Hello vs Drops

The clearest difference is ads: Learn English by Hello at none against Drops's shown. Learn English by Hello also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 148). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn English by Hello sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Learn English by Hello's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drops's.

Learn English by Hello ships an update every 5 months, Drops every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn English by Hello | Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-hello-hello/id423320493/reviews) | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hello-Hello LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371655433) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn English by Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-by-hello-hello/id423320493)

This app offers a research-based methodology for learning English through conversational lessons and interactive vocabulary building. Practice pronunciation, writing, and save notes offline for anytime, anywhere learning.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons based on real-life situations, Interactive vocabulary flashcards, Pronunciation and writing practice, Offline access to all content, Save custom notes within lessons, User-friendly interface with attractive graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lesson 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Course | $19.99 | one-time |


### Drops

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

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 (10)**

| 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 |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**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 Learn English by Hello free?

Learn English by Hello 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, Learn English by Hello or Drops?

Drops is rated higher. Learn English by Hello averages 4.4 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Drops averages 4.7 from 72K ratings.

### Do Learn English by Hello or Drops have ads?

Drops shows ads; Learn English by Hello does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn English by Hello or Drops?

Learn English by Hello ships an update every 5 months, and Drops every 8 days. Most recently, Learn English by Hello was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drops on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*