# 50 languages vs Babbel

The clearest difference is monetization model: 50 languages at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. 50 languages also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 44%) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (754K vs 607). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 50 languages sells 17 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for 50 languages against 4.7 for Babbel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 607, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of 50 languages's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's.

50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, Babbel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 50 languages | Babbel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (607 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/50-languages/id487070134/reviews)** | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 607 | **754K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 46 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [50LANGUAGES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444543336) | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) |

## What reviewers say

### 50 languages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/50-languages/id487070134)

Master over 50 foreign languages with 100 free lessons designed for beginners. This app uses audio and text to teach practical vocabulary and sentence structures for real-world situations, aligning with CEFR levels A1 and A2.

**Highlights:** Learn 50+ languages, 100 basic vocabulary lessons, Audio and text learning method, Real-world situation practice, CEFR A1/A2 level alignment, MP3 audio file downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arabic Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bosnian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| German Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| British English Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Italian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Albanian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Serbian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| American English Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Farsi Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| French Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slovenian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Georgian Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Language Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Languages Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great language learning app
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Covers many languages
- 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced learners
- 👍 Clear audio and pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Mismatched translations and pronunciation issues
- 🔋 High data usage for downloading content
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing for in-app purchases
- 👎 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Vocabulary tests freezing or pausing unexpectedly
- Audio tracks not working or getting lost after closing the app
- Inconsistent translations and pronunciation issues
- Incompatibility with some devices or operating system versions

**Requested features**

- Add more language options like Cantonese, Basque, and Native American languages
- Improve speech recognition and feedback for user pronunciation
- Implement a 'play all' feature for audio tracks
- Add more interactive and gamified learning modes
- Provide more detailed grammar and sentence structure lessons


### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Education, #63 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 50 languages free?

50 languages 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, 50 languages or Babbel?

50 languages is rated higher. 50 languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while Babbel averages 4.7 from 754K ratings.

### Do 50 languages or Babbel have ads?

Babbel shows ads; 50 languages does not.

### Which is updated more often, 50 languages or Babbel?

50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, and Babbel every 4 days. Most recently, 50 languages was updated on September 23, 2026 and Babbel on September 25, 2026.

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