# Trilingo Vocabulary Builder vs Drops

The clearest difference is rating: Drops at 4.7 against Trilingo Vocabulary Builder's 4.0. Drops also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 135) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Trilingo Vocabulary Builder's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trilingo Vocabulary Builder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month 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.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Trilingo Vocabulary Builder's written reviews are positive against 75% of Drops's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trilingo Vocabulary Builder ships an update every 5 weeks, Drops weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trilingo Vocabulary Builder | Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trilingo-vocabulary-builder/id690557567/reviews) | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 138 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LETS Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/690557850) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Trilingo Vocabulary Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trilingo-vocabulary-builder/id690557567)

Learn vocabulary in 50 languages through engaging games and visually appealing flashcards. This app offers various learning modes, a level-beating system for motivation, and content categorized from easy to difficult, all with native speaker translations.

**Highlights:** 50 languages with native speaker translations, Interactive flashcards with images and voice, Gamified learning with levels and points, Multiple learning modes (Detail, Shuffle, Quiz), Categorized vocabulary lessons, Free to promote levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.49 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $21.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Half-Yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annually | $48.99 | per year |
| Unlock All: Armenian | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All: Macedonian | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All: Serbian | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11 West, South European Langs | $48.99 | one-time |
| 9 South Asia, ME, Africa Langs | $48.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 51 Languages | $199.99 | one-time |


### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trilingo Vocabulary Builder free?

Trilingo Vocabulary Builder 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, Trilingo Vocabulary Builder or Drops?

Drops is rated higher. Trilingo Vocabulary Builder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Drops averages 4.7 from 72K ratings.

### Do Trilingo Vocabulary Builder or Drops have ads?

Both Trilingo Vocabulary Builder and Drops show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trilingo Vocabulary Builder or Drops?

Trilingo Vocabulary Builder ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drops weekly. Most recently, Trilingo Vocabulary Builder was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drops on September 27, 2026.

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