# Redict vs Babbel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Redict | Babbel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redict-russian-and-english/id470114583/reviews) | **[4.7 (757K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 399 | **757K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 280 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Schavlik](https://appshunter.io/developer/342693560) | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) |

## What reviewers say

### Redict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redict-russian-and-english/id470114583)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redict Pro for 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Redict Pro for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| Redict Pro for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| Redict Pro for 12 months | $24.99 | per year |
| Redict Pro for 12 months | $47.99 | per year |
| English thesaurus (legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove restrictions (legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |
| English sounds (legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Base words (legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Membership | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Education, #46 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 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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