# Learn Russian (Hello vs Drops

The clearest difference is rating: Drops at 4.7 against Learn Russian (Hello's 4.2. Drops also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 12). Learn Russian (Hello's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Russian (Hello sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Learn Russian (Hello's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drops's.

Learn Russian (Hello ships an update every 3 months, Drops weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Russian (Hello | Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-hello-hello/id426902605/reviews) | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 147 MB | 191 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 Russian (Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-hello-hello/id426902605)

Master Russian with a research-based methodology developed with language professionals. Engage in conversational lessons, build vocabulary with interactive flashcards, and practice pronunciation and writing. Learn offline, anytime, anywhere, with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Research-based methodology, 30 conversational lessons, Interactive flashcards, Pronunciation and writing practice, Offline learning, User-friendly interface

**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 11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Course | $19.99 | one-time |


### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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 Learn Russian (Hello free?

Learn Russian (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 Russian (Hello or Drops?

Drops is rated higher. Learn Russian (Hello averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Drops averages 4.7 from 72K ratings.

### Do Learn Russian (Hello or Drops have ads?

Drops shows ads; Learn Russian (Hello does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Russian (Hello or Drops?

Learn Russian (Hello ships an update every 3 months, and Drops weekly. Most recently, Learn Russian (Hello was updated on June 22, 2026 and Drops on September 25, 2026.

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