# VoiceTube vs Babbel

VoiceTube and Babbel both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of VoiceTube's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's. VoiceTube also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (758K vs 494) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VoiceTube sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Babbel sells 10 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 — 4.7 for VoiceTube against 4.7 for Babbel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 758K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of VoiceTube's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's.

VoiceTube ships an update weekly, Babbel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceTube | Babbel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicetube-learn-english/id641446200/reviews)** | [4.7 (758K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 494 | **758K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 102 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [REDIDEA CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947321039) | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicetube-learn-english/id641446200)

Master English pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and usage through immersive video content. Improve listening and speaking skills with AI analysis and smart learning tools. Engage in daily speaking challenges and systematic review exercises.

**Highlights:** Learn English with videos, AI Speaking Analysis, Smart Learning Tools, Systematic Review, Daily Speaking Challenge, Bilingual subtitles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1-month Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro 1-month Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 - 1 month subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 - 3 month subscription | $33.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier 6 - 12 month subscription | $48.99 | per year |
| Pro 6-month Plan | $52.99 | per 6 months |
| Tier 1 - 12 month subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Pro 12-month Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Tier 2 - 12 month subscription | $76.99 | per year |
| Pro 12-month Plan | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning English
- 🚀 Great learning tool
- 🎉 Interesting and fun
- 💯 Awesome app
- 🌟 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/connection issues
- 📱 Lack of iPad support
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find content

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to server
- Playback issues (cutting off words, can't zoom)
- Login problems

**Requested features**

- Offline video download
- Improved search and navigation
- Feedback and scoring on pronunciation
- More language options


### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Education, #36 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn a new language through real-life conversations and bite-sized lessons. This award-winning app, built by language experts, offers courses tailored to your native tongue and includes an AI conversation partner for pronunciation practice. Start speaking in as little as 3 weeks with a proven method.

**Highlights:** Tailored courses for native speakers, Real-life conversation practice, AI-powered pronunciation feedback, Bite-sized, effective lessons, Grammar explained in context, Offline lesson access, Smart review system

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 – 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 |
| 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 VoiceTube free?

VoiceTube 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, VoiceTube or Babbel?

VoiceTube is rated higher. VoiceTube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Babbel averages 4.7 from 758K ratings.

### Do VoiceTube or Babbel have ads?

Babbel shows ads; VoiceTube does not.

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

VoiceTube ships an update weekly, and Babbel every 4 days. Most recently, VoiceTube was updated on November 6, 2026 and Babbel on November 10, 2026.

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