# Babbel vs Speekoo

Babbel and Speekoo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Speekoo's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's. Speekoo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (754K vs 614). On price, rating, 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 Speekoo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 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 Babbel against 4.8 for Speekoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 614, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 86% of Speekoo's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Speekoo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Speekoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[4.8 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speekoo-learn-a-language/id1171852940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 614 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [LearnMyLanguage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171852939) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Education, #54 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


### Speekoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speekoo-learn-a-language/id1171852940)

This app offers a fun and motivating way to learn new languages like French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, and Japanese. It claims to be significantly faster and more intuitive than other methods, incorporating articles and cultural anecdotes to enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Learn 6 languages, 10X faster learning, Intuitive methodology, Motivating learning experience, Cultural articles and anecdotes, Regularly updated content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Illimité mensuel | $9.49 | per month |
| 3 months Unlimited | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| Illimité annuel | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months Unlimited | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning method
- 💡 Interesting cultural information
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners
- 🌍 Covers multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📚 Limited content beyond beginner levels

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing submit buttons during lessons
- Inconsistent recognition of user responses
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Implement user progress tracking and syncing
- Improve speech recognition and feedback
- Provide more advanced learning content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Speekoo free?

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

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

Speekoo is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Speekoo averages 4.8 from 614 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Speekoo have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Speekoo does not.

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

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Speekoo monthly. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 26, 2026 and Speekoo on September 21, 2026.

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