# Babbel vs Learn Turkish Language

Babbel and Learn Turkish Language both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Learn Turkish Language's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's. Learn Turkish Language also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (754K vs 490) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Learn Turkish Language sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Learn Turkish Language. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 490, 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 95% of Learn Turkish Language's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Learn Turkish Language weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn Turkish Language |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[4.8 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-turkish-language/id1272734268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 490 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## 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


### Learn Turkish Language

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-turkish-language/id1272734268)

Learn Turkish vocabulary through engaging, visually driven mini-games. Focus on practical words with short, daily 5-minute sessions that build a consistent learning habit. Ideal for beginners and busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Illustrated vocabulary, 5-minute daily sessions, Gamified learning, Visual learning, Vocabulary focus, Turkish alphabet

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited time for all! | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective learning method
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🔊 Clear audio pronunciation
- 🕰️ Bite-sized learning sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- ⏱️ Short free session duration

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with subscription cancellation and renewal
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free learning time per day
- Grammar lessons
- Ability to repeat audio for words learned


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn Turkish Language free?

Learn Turkish Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learn Turkish Language?

Learn Turkish Language is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Learn Turkish Language averages 4.8 from 490 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn Turkish Language have ads?

Both Babbel and Learn Turkish Language show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learn Turkish Language?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Learn Turkish Language weekly. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learn Turkish Language on September 25, 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.*