Comparison

Redict vs Babbel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Redict

This app offers a comprehensive offline dictionary with over a million entries, including translations, pronunciations, and usage examples. It features photo translation, spaced repetition for vocabulary learning, and a library for reading and translating books and texts offline.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary with 1M+ entries
  • Photo translation
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Customizable flashcards
  • EPUB/PDF book reader with instant translation
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Redict is a fast offline English–Russian and Russian–English dictionary. Keep translations, phonetic transcriptions, pronunciation and usage examples close at hand. Fast lookup, no internet needed The built-in dictionary is stored on your device. Look up words without connecting to the internet or waiting for a server response. Use it at home, while traveling or on a flight, even without Wi-Fi or mobile data. An extensive dictionary Explore over 1 million dictionary entries covering words, phrases and their translations. Search in English or Russian and find translations for studying, work and everyday conversations. Detailed meanings and examples Find the translation that fits the context. Explore word meanings, grammar notes, word forms and usage examples. Synonyms and English definitions help you understand unfamiliar words more precisely. Hear how words sound Check phonetic transcriptions and listen to words and phrases. Choose a system voice and adjust the speaking rate. Photo translation Take a photo of text and select the words you want to look up, without typing them. Point the camera at an object to see suggestions for its English name and choose the one that fits. Spaced repetition practice Save words you look up to your own collections and review them with spaced repetition. Practice meanings, spelling and pronunciation, and track your progress. Focus on the meanings you want to remember. More ways to use your dictionary Read EPUB, FB2 and PDF books with word lookup, and import your own vocabulary lists from CSV and TSV files. Schedule word cards with translations in notifications to review throughout the day. Support: https://redict.app/ Privacy Policy: https://redict.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://redict.app/terms.html

About

Babbel

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
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Speak a new language with real-life conversations. Babbel is the award-winning language learning app with courses tailored to your native language, built by 200+ language experts and trusted by millions worldwide. Because lessons are built for speakers of your language, an English speaker learning Spanish gets different lessons than a French speaker does. You learn to speak, listen, and understand grammar in context, then practice real conversations with Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner that gives you personalized feedback. Learn a new language faster with bite-sized lessons designed to fit your everyday life. With Babbel’s proven method, you could start having real conversations in as little as 3 weeks. Your language learning adventure starts with a lesson. WHY BABBEL WORKS • Tailored to your native language: Courses are created by language experts and tailored to your native language, so you learn naturally and efficiently. • Real-life conversations: Learn the language people actually speak, for travel, work, and everyday life. • Speak with confidence: Practice out loud with speech recognition and Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner to improve your pronunciation. • Research-proven results: Efficacy backed by researchers at Yale University: 100% improved their oral proficiency in 3 months.* TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 25 million subscriptions sold • 1.5 million 5-star ratings (based on App store ratings) • After 10 hours with Babbel, 96% of learners saw better test scores on grammar and vocabulary** BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Short, effective lessons: Learn in as little as 10 minutes a day • Lessons for every motivation: Learn for travel, work, or fun • Listen, speak, write: Options for every learning style • Stress-free conversation practice: Build confidence with Guided Conversations, then practice freely with Babbel Speak (Beta) • Smart review system: Boosts learning and retention • Grammar in context: Clear explanations exactly when you need them • Offline mode: Download lessons and learn anywhere, anytime • 5,000+ courses: Over 60,000 lessons across all languages LEARN 14 LANGUAGES Spanish (Latin American or Spain), French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English (American or British), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, and Indonesian. TRY BABBEL TODAY Download Babbel now and take a free lesson. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS A subscription is required to access full courses. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account. Available plans: • 3 months • 6 months • 12 months • Lifetime Privacy policy: https://about.babbel.com/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://about.babbel.com/en/terms/ LEARN MORE Read Babbel Magazine for tips and insights: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babbelusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Babbel.usa CONTACT US Questions or feedback? Email: support-mobile@babbel.com *Based on a study conducted with Babbel users learning Spanish. Available at http://bit.ly/BabbelYale. **Based on a study conducted with Babbel users learning Spanish. Available: http://bit.ly/BabbelMSU.

Screenshots

Redict4 screens
Babbel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Redict at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. Redict also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 44%). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (757K vs 399) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Redict sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Redict against 4.7 for Babbel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 757K ratings behind it against 399, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Redict's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redict ships an update monthly, Babbel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Redict versus Babbel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedictBabbel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (399 ratings)4.7 (757K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings399757K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB272 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDmitry SchavlikBabbel GmbH

Customer experience

Redict

All ratings399 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative28.1%

Babbel

All ratings756,839 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,777 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative42.0%

User reviews

Redict

From 399 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful for learning new words
  • 🔒 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
  • 💰 Excessive paywalls and ads
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and unclear free/paid features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or suboptimal translations

Babbel

From 757K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Redict

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant crashes after recent update
  • Pro features disappearing after reinstall
  • Inability to access free content
  • Broken support for ebook formats

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add stress patterns for Russian words
  • Improve English translations and definitions
  • Provide more free content and features
  • Fix compatibility issues after updates

Babbel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Redict

Subscriptions5
  • Redict Pro for 1 week$7.997 Days
  • Redict Pro for 1 month7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Redict Pro for 1 month$11.991 Month
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  • Redict Pro for 12 months$24.991 Year
  • Redict Pro for 12 months7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time5
  • English thesaurus (legacy)$1.99
  • Remove restrictions (legacy)$9.99
  • English sounds (legacy)$9.99
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  • Base words (legacy)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro Membership$99.99
12 purchases

Babbel

Subscriptions12
  • Mexican Spanish – 1-month plan$17.991 Month
  • Spanish 1 month$17.991 Month
  • French 1 month$17.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Italian 1 month$17.991 Month
  • Mexican Spanish - 1-month plan$19.991 Month
  • Mexican Spanish – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • Learn French – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • Learn Spanish – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • All Languages – 3-month plan$53.993 Months
  • Mexican Spanish – 1-year plan$89.991 Year
  • All Languages – 12-month plan$107.991 Year
  • All Languages – 12-month plan7 Days trial$107.991 Year

Questions

Is Redict free?
Redict 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, Redict or Babbel?
Babbel is rated higher. Redict averages 4.6 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Babbel averages 4.7 from 757K ratings.
Do Redict or Babbel have ads?
Both Redict and Babbel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Redict or Babbel?
Redict ships an update monthly, and Babbel every 5 days. Most recently, Redict was updated on October 26, 2026 and Babbel on October 29, 2026.

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