# Babbel vs Lingvanex Language Translator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lingvanex Language Translator at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (754K vs 173) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Lingvanex Language Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Lingvanex Language Translator's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Lingvanex Language Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Lingvanex Language Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [NordicWise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254981150) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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


### Lingvanex Language Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151)

This app offers comprehensive language translation with support for text, voice, and image OCR. It includes offline capabilities, a dictionary, and phrasebooks for language learning. Seamlessly translate conversations, websites, and typed text across numerous languages.

**Highlights:** Text translation (110+ languages), Camera and OCR image translation, Voice translation and speech output, Offline translation capabilities, Website translation, Phrasebooks for language learning, Dictionary with alternate translations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Month with Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO version | $38.99 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| All features | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Lingvanex Language Translator free?

Lingvanex Language Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Lingvanex Language Translator?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Lingvanex Language Translator averages 4.4 from 173 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Lingvanex Language Translator have ads?

Both Babbel and Lingvanex Language Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Lingvanex Language Translator?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Lingvanex Language Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lingvanex Language Translator on September 24, 2026.

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