# Babbel vs Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Babbel at 44% against Go's 0%. Babbel also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). Go's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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 Go sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Go every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Jing Shin Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092940039) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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


### Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-val-visual-dictionary/id1265961245)

Learn vocabulary in multiple languages through interactive visual aids. Explore over 600 practical words across 15 themed picture sets, covering everyday objects and concepts. Ideal for beginners seeking an engaging way to expand their language skills.

**Highlights:** Visual word learning, Multiple languages supported, Over 600 practical words, 15 themed picture sets, Interactive object tapping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese-English Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SimpChinese-English Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| English-Spanish Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BrEnglish-Spanish Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BrEnglish-Japanese Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| German-French Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| German-Spanish Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| German-Japanese Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| French-Spanish Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| French-Japanese Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spanish-Japanese Product 1 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Go free?

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

### Do Babbel or Go have ads?

Both Babbel and Go show ads.

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

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Go every 8 months. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 26, 2026 and Go on July 22, 2026.

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