# Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) vs Drops

The clearest difference is ads: Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) at none against Drops's shown. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Drops's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months 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 — 4.8 for Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) against 4.7 for Drops. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 239K and 72K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Drops's.

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, Drops every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) | Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892/reviews)** | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 72K |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rosetta Stone, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349688821) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Rosetta Stone Classic (2024)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosetta-stone-classic-2024/id435588892)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers an immersive language learning experience designed to build speaking confidence. It provides personalized plans, pronunciation feedback, and offline lesson downloads. It is exclusively for current subscribers and enterprise/education users.

**Highlights:** Personalized language learning plan, Intuitive immersion method, Instant pronunciation feedback, Offline lesson downloads, Extended learning exercises, Progress sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| English (American) – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| French – 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 3 Months | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Spanish 12 Months Access | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Languages - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Lat. Am.) – 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| Spanish (Latin America) (5 Levels) | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 👍 Engaging visuals and audio
- 🚀 Rapid progress in language skills
- 👍 Helpful for pronunciation and speaking
- 👍 Useful for beginners and intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable speech recognition
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and syncing issues
- 🔍 Lack of English translations and grammar explanations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Unclear lesson progression and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons marked as incomplete even after completion
- Audio playback issues and inconsistent performance
- Inability to reset progress or redo specific lessons

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and review lessons
- Option to learn writing/reading in addition to speaking
- Improved speech recognition and feedback
- Better sync between app and desktop versions
- More language options and advanced content


### 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 (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 Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) free?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) 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, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Drops?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) is rated higher. Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Drops averages 4.7 from 72K ratings.

### Do Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Drops have ads?

Drops shows ads; Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) or Drops?

Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) ships an update monthly, and Drops every 8 days. Most recently, Rosetta Stone Classic (2024) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drops on November 1, 2026.

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