Comparison

50 languages vs Drops

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

Head to head
About

50 languages

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
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Learn 50 languages for free using your native language! 50languages.com contains 100 lessons that provide you with a basic vocabulary. With no prior knowledge, you will learn to fluently speak short sentences in real-world situations in no time. The 50languages method successfully combines audio and text for effective language learning. 50languages corresponds to the Common European Framework levels A1 and A2 and is therefore suitable for all types of schools and students. The audio files can also be effectively used as a supplement in language schools and language courses. Adults who have learned a language in school can refresh their knowledge using 50languages. 50languages is available in over 50 languages and in approximately 3000 language combinations, e.g. German to English, English to Spanish, Spanish to Chinese etc. The 100 lessons help you to quickly learn and use a foreign language in various situations (e.g. in a hotel or restaurant, on a vacation, small talk, getting to know people, shopping, at the doctor, at the bank etc.). You can download the audio files from www.50languages.com to your mp3-player and listen to them anywhere - at a bus stop or a train station, in the car, and during a lunch break! To get the most out of 50languages, learn one lesson a day and regularly repeat what you have already learned in previous lessons.

About

Drops

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
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Join over 50 million people who use Drops for free language lessons. It’s fast, fun, and easy! Practice vocabulary in Spanish, Japanese, French, Korean, Chinese, German, English. Discover 55+ different new languages with Drops! Learn new languages while playing games. You can become fluent, learn vocabulary and common phrases in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi. Set goals, unlock achievements, and get rewards! • Become fluent in a foreign language with this language learning app • Learn to read characters and scripts from different alphabets like Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi • Custom illustrations for each vocabulary word makes it easy to remember • From beginner to expert levels, grow your foreign language vocabulary • A professionally curated vocabulary list with more than 3,000 words and phrases • Game-like language lessons that make language learning fun and effective • Level up! Track your progress and get rewards • Professional voice artists and sound design with correct dialect pronunciations • Learn to speak languages like Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English (British), English (American), French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish (Mexican), Spanish (European), Tagalog, Ainu, Arabic (Egyptian), American Sign Language (ASL), Basque, Bosnian, Cantonese, Catalan, Chti, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, Galician, Greek, Greenlandic, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Maori, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Samoan, Sanskrit, Serbian, Swahili, Swedish, Swiss German, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Welsh, and even Yoruba! "By focusing on visually appealing games and vocab, Drops aims to lower the barrier preventing users from exploring a new language and, ultimately, accessing the social and economic benefits knowing that language may provide." - TechCrunch We are featured by CNET, Forbes, VentureBeat and many other places too! Try Drops Premium with a 7 day free trial. Download the app to learn about different membership options, and register to learn all about exclusive discounts. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of Drops premium. Afterwards your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. You can cancel your subscription anytime, and you won't be charged in the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://languagedrops.com/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

50 languages4 screens
Drops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 50 languages at none against Drops's shown. 50 languages also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 607) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. 50 languages sells 17 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 50 languages against 4.7 for Drops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K 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 75% of Drops's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
50 languages versus Drops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter50 languagesDrops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (607 ratings) — better4.7 (72K ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better74.6% of reviews
Number of ratings60772K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB191 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer50LANGUAGES LLCPLANB LABS OU

Customer experience

50 languages

All ratings607 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.4%

Drops

All ratings71,502 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,192 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

50 languages

From 607 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Drops

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Vocabulary learning
  • 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
  • 👍 Wide range of languages
  • 👍 Customizable learning experience
  • 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues
  • 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
  • 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

Bugs and requests

50 languages

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Drops

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and lost progress
  • Crashes and performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

17 purchases

50 languages

One-time17
  • Arabic Language Package$2.99
  • Bosnian Language Package$2.99
  • German Language Package$2.99
Show 14 more
  • British English Language Package$2.99
  • Spanish Language Package$2.99
  • Italian Language Package$2.99
  • Albanian Language Package$2.99
  • Serbian Language Package$2.99
  • American English Language Package$2.99
  • Ad removal$2.99
  • Russian Language Package$2.99
  • Farsi Language Package$2.99
  • French Language Package$2.99
  • Slovenian Language Package$2.99
  • Georgian Language Package$2.99
  • Portuguese Language Package$2.99
  • All Languages Package$9.99
13 purchases

Drops

Subscriptions12
  • Genius for a month$7.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$11.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Curious for a month$22.991 Month
  • Holiday premium!$39.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$62.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • All Language Learning Plans7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited time for all Languages!$59.99

Questions

Is 50 languages free?
50 languages 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, 50 languages or Drops?
50 languages is rated higher. 50 languages averages 4.8 out of 5 from 607 ratings, while Drops averages 4.7 from 72K ratings.
Do 50 languages or Drops have ads?
Drops shows ads; 50 languages does not.
Which is updated more often, 50 languages or Drops?
50 languages ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drops weekly. Most recently, 50 languages was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drops on September 25, 2026.

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