# Babbel vs LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson at 87% against Babbel's 44%. LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (755K vs 73). On price, in-app purchases 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 and LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 755K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 87% of LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [3.9 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora-247-language-lesson/id1115973003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Tutoring Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111430526) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Education, #60 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


### LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora-247-language-lesson/id1115973003)

This AI-powered language coach offers personalized 1:1 lessons in English and Korean. It guides conversations, analyzes your skills, and provides real-time feedback to improve vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

**Highlights:** Intelligent AI coaching, Personalized textbook-based lessons, Vocabulary and conversation practice, Detailed progress analysis, Real-time feedback and suggestions, English and Korean language support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light  1 mo, 20min daily | $17.49 | per month |
| Light  1mo, 20min daily | $18.00 | per month |
| Standard  1mo, 60min daily | $18.90 | per month |
| Light  1mo, 20min daily | $19.00 | per month |
| Standard  1mo, 60min daily | $20.00 | per month |
| Premium  1mo, unlimited | $22.90 | per month |
| Premium  1mo, unlimited | $31.95 | per month |
| Premium  12mo, unlimited | $33.00 | per year |
| Premium  1mo, unlimited | $33.00 | per month |
| Light  12mo, 20m daily | $54.00 | per year |
| Standard  12mo, 60min daily | $69.90 | per year |
| Standard  12mo, 60 min daily | $69.90 | per year |
| Standard  12mo, 60min daily | $73.00 | per year |
| Premium  12mo, unlimited | $77.00 | per year |
| Premium  12mo, unlimited | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium  6mo, unlimited | $115.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient anytime, anywhere learning
- 👍 Friendly and patient tutors
- 💡 Ability to choose tutors and topics
- 👍 Detailed feedback and evaluation after lessons
- 👍 Affordable pricing compared to other options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and call drops
- 🐛 Inconsistent tutor quality, some with strong accents
- 💰 Expensive for long-term usage

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription renewal issues
- Inability to view remaining lesson credits

**Requested features**

- More diverse topic selection
- Dual-screen mode for reference materials
- Automated scheduling and lesson reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson free?

LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 755K ratings, while LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson averages 3.9 from 73 ratings.

### Do Babbel or LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson have ads?

Babbel shows ads; LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson?

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, and LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson fortnightly. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 28, 2026 and LINGORA | 24/7 Language Lesson on September 28, 2026.

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