# Babbel vs LearnMatch

The clearest difference is monetization model: LearnMatch at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. LearnMatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 44%). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (754K vs 250). 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 LearnMatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $20.99 per 3 months. 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 4.7 for LearnMatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 250, 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 73% of LearnMatch's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, LearnMatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | LearnMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | [4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmatch-learn-languages/id1178670975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **72.8% 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 | **#8** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [VE Vision Education GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249443073) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Education, #65 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


### LearnMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmatch-learn-languages/id1178670975)

This app helps you learn new languages and master vocabulary through engaging exercises and personalized learning. It supports multiple languages and offers interactive games to make the learning process fun and effective.

**Highlights:** Learn 7 languages, Personalized vocabulary building, Multiple exercise types, Real-time multiplayer games, Comprehensive dictionary, Customizable avatar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LearnMatch PREMIUM 3 m | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| LearnMatch PREMIUM 12 m | $58.99 | per year |
| Full version | $17.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 1 - Starter | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 2 - Elementary | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 3 - Pre-Interm | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 4 - Intermed. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 5 - Upper-Int. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Result 6 - Advanced | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is LearnMatch free?

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

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

Babbel and LearnMatch are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 754K and 250 ratings respectively.

### Do Babbel or LearnMatch have ads?

Babbel shows ads; LearnMatch does not.

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

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and LearnMatch monthly. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 24, 2026 and LearnMatch on July 6, 2026.

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