# Babbel vs 2DUB

The clearest difference is rating: Babbel at 4.7 against 2DUB's 4.1. Babbel also leads on ratings volume (755K vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 2DUB's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (77% vs 44%). On price, ads, 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 2DUB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 755K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 77% of 2DUB'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, 2DUB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | 2DUB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2dub-dubbing-speak-language/id1244037112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [2MEU Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244037111) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Education, #61 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


### 2DUB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2dub-dubbing-speak-language/id1244037112)

Enhance your English and Korean speaking abilities by dubbing lines from movies and TV shows. Practice intonation, learn conversational skills, and receive AI-powered feedback on your pronunciation. Engage in a fun, game-like learning environment with a large library of content.

**Highlights:** Dub lines from movies and TV shows, Improve intonation and diction, Learn practical conversational skills, AI speaking report for feedback, Creator Mode for dubbing videos, Join study units for motivation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Club for 30days | $14.99 | per month |
| Star Club 1-Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Star Club membership | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is 2DUB free?

2DUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or 2DUB?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 755K ratings, while 2DUB averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Babbel or 2DUB have ads?

Both Babbel and 2DUB show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or 2DUB?

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, and 2DUB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 28, 2026 and 2DUB on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*