# Hello vs Babbel

The clearest difference is rating: Babbel at 4.7 against Hello's 3.7. Babbel also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (755K vs 61). Hello's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Hello asks for nothing beyond the download.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 755K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hello's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hello ships an update every 5 months, Babbel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello | Babbel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-hello-complete/id609700328/reviews) | **[4.7 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **755K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 285 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hello-Hello LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371655433) | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-hello-complete/id609700328)

This app provides access to comprehensive language learning courses, including conversational lessons and vocabulary exercises. It utilizes a unique mobile immersion methodology to help users learn quickly and effectively across 13 languages. Access your courses on any mobile device or the web.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons, Vocabulary exercises, 13 languages available, Mobile and web access, Mobile Immersion methodology, Interactive animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Education, #59 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 Hello free?

Hello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Babbel free?

Babbel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello or Babbel?

Babbel is rated higher. Hello averages 3.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Babbel averages 4.7 from 755K ratings.

### Do Hello or Babbel have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Hello does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello or Babbel?

Hello ships an update every 5 months, and Babbel every 5 days. Most recently, Hello was updated on July 17, 2026 and Babbel on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*