Comparison

Babbel vs Arabic Dictionary Translator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Babbel

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
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Speak a new language with real-life conversations. Babbel is the award-winning language learning app with courses tailored to your native language, built by 200+ language experts and trusted by millions worldwide. Because lessons are built for speakers of your language, an English speaker learning Spanish gets different lessons than a French speaker does. You learn to speak, listen, and understand grammar in context, then practice real conversations with Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner that gives you personalized feedback. Learn a new language faster with bite-sized lessons designed to fit your everyday life. With Babbel’s proven method, you could start having real conversations in as little as 3 weeks. Your language learning adventure starts with a lesson. WHY BABBEL WORKS • Tailored to your native language: Courses are created by language experts and tailored to your native language, so you learn naturally and efficiently. • Real-life conversations: Learn the language people actually speak, for travel, work, and everyday life. • Speak with confidence: Practice out loud with speech recognition and Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner to improve your pronunciation. • Research-proven results: Efficacy backed by researchers at Yale University: 100% improved their oral proficiency in 3 months.* TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 25 million subscriptions sold • 1.5 million 5-star ratings (based on App store ratings) • After 10 hours with Babbel, 96% of learners saw better test scores on grammar and vocabulary** BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Short, effective lessons: Learn in as little as 10 minutes a day • Lessons for every motivation: Learn for travel, work, or fun • Listen, speak, write: Options for every learning style • Stress-free conversation practice: Build confidence with Guided Conversations, then practice freely with Babbel Speak (Beta) • Smart review system: Boosts learning and retention • Grammar in context: Clear explanations exactly when you need them • Offline mode: Download lessons and learn anywhere, anytime • 5,000+ courses: Over 60,000 lessons across all languages LEARN 14 LANGUAGES Spanish (Latin American or Spain), French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English (American or British), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, and Indonesian. TRY BABBEL TODAY Download Babbel now and take a free lesson. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS A subscription is required to access full courses for one language. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account. Available plans: • 1 month • 3 months • 6 months • 12 months Privacy policy: https://about.babbel.com/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://about.babbel.com/en/terms/ LEARN MORE Read Babbel Magazine for tips and insights: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babbelusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Babbel.usa CONTACT US Questions or feedback? Email: support-mobile@babbel.com *Based on a study conducted with Babbel users learning Spanish. Available at http://bit.ly/BabbelYale. **Based on a study conducted with Babbel users learning Spanish. Available: http://bit.ly/BabbelMSU.

About

Arabic Dictionary Translator

This app provides comprehensive translation and dictionary services between English and Arabic, supporting both online and offline use. It offers features like pronunciation, phrasebooks, and word-of-the-day to aid language learning for students, travelers, and general learners.

Highlights
  • Bilingual English-Arabic dictionary
  • Offline translation for over 350K words/phrases
  • Offline pronunciation
  • Thesaurus, synonyms, and antonyms
  • Phrase book and common phrases
  • Word of the day
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Speak & Learn Arabic Language is an indispensable voice and text translator that allows you to communicate effectively in any corner of the globe. English to Arabic & Arabic to English online & offline translator & dictionary with ability to find similar sentences & expressions. Features in Speak Arabic - Learn Arabic : • Bilingual English to Arabic and Arabic to English dictionary • Arabic to English word and phrase translator and translation • Over 350K words and phrase can be used in offline • Offline pronunciation and translate any sentences • Designed for student, teacher, tourist and language learners • Having thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms • Translate individual words, phrases, or whole sentences • Tap a word for cross searching • Bookmark and Recent history for instant recall • Word of the day to learn IELTS, TOEFL and SAT words • Offline Pronunciation helps to learn words properly • Phrase book, Phrase of the day and Phrase Card helps to speak common phrases •Speak & Translate •Can play audio slowly. •Built-in search: you can quickly search phrases in all categories. •Review words, copy, favorite a phrase, easy to use, fast, works offline. List of all 21 categories: - Greetings - General conversation - Numbers - Directions and places - Transportation - Eating out - Accommodation - Time and date - Shopping - Colours - Towns and provinces - Countries - Tourist attractions - Family - Dating - Emergency - Feeling sick - Tongue twisters Speak Arabic - Learn Arabic currently offers the following auto-renewing subscription options for the Premium version to your Apple-ID: - 3 days of free trial followed by $12.99/month. This subscription automatically renews for $12.99 per month after 3-day free trial. You can cancel any time. - $29.99 / year - $49.99 / lifetime Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Price may vary depending on the region or country. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Download the app and enjoy your language Arabic now! For more information, see our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy : https://thaithuananqt.wixsite.com/mysite/privacy-policy https://thaithuananqt.wixsite.com/mysite/term-of-use We're looking forward to your feedback Speak & Learn Arabic Language هو مترجم صوتي ونص لا غنى عنه يتيح لك التواصل بفعالية في أي ركن من أركان العالم. مترجم وقاموس من الإنجليزية إلى العربية ومن العربية إلى الإنجليزية عبر الإنترنت وغير متصل بالإنترنت مع القدرة على العثور على جمل وتعبيرات مماثلة. الميزات في تحدث العربية - تعلم اللغة العربية: • قاموس ثنائي اللغة من الإنجليزية إلى العربية ومن العربية إلى الإنجليزية • مترجم وترجمة الكلمات والعبارات من العربية إلى الإنجليزية • يمكن استخدام أكثر من 350 ألف كلمة وعبارة في وضع عدم الاتصال • النطق دون اتصال وترجمة أي جمل • مصممة للطلاب والمعلمين والسياح ومتعلمي اللغة • وجود قاموس المترادفات والمتضادات • ترجمة كلمات أو عبارات فردية أو جمل كاملة • اضغط على كلمة للبحث عبر • المرجعية والتاريخ الحديث للاستدعاء الفوري • كلمة اليوم لتعلم كلمات IELTS و TOEFL و SAT • النطق غير المتصل بالإنترنت يساعد على تعلم الكلمات بشكل صحيح • يساعد كتاب العبارات وعبارة اليوم وبطاقة العبارات على نطق العبارات الشائعة • التحدث والترجمة • يمكن تشغيل الصوت ببطء. • بحث مدمج: يمكنك البحث بسرعة عن عبارات في جميع الفئات. • مراجعة الكلمات ، نسخ ، وضع العبارة المفضلة ، سهل الاستخدام ، سريع ، يعمل دون اتصال بالإنترنت. قائمة بجميع فئات 21: - تحيات - محادثة عامة - أعداد - الاتجاهات والأماكن - وسائل النقل - ياكل بالخارج - إقامة - الوقت و التاريخ - التسوق - ألوان - المدن والمحافظات - بلدان - الجذب السياحي - عائلة - التعارف - طارئ - الشعور بالمرض - كلمات معقدةالنطق

Screenshots

Babbel4 screens
Arabic Dictionary Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Arabic Dictionary Translator at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. Arabic Dictionary Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (754K vs 119). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Arabic Dictionary Translator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 57% of Arabic Dictionary Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Arabic Dictionary Translator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Babbel versus Arabic Dictionary Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabbelArabic Dictionary Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (754K ratings) — better4.5 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings754K — better119
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB146 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBabbel GmbHThai An

Customer experience

Babbel

All ratings753,872 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,638 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative42.3%

Arabic Dictionary Translator

All ratings119 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Babbel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Arabic Dictionary Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Babbel

Subscriptions12
  • Mexican Spanish – 1-month plan$17.991 Month
  • Spanish 1 month$17.991 Month
  • French 1 month$17.991 Month
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  • Italian 1 month$17.991 Month
  • Mexican Spanish - 1-month plan$19.991 Month
  • Mexican Spanish – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • Learn French – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • Learn Spanish – 3-month plan$45.993 Months
  • All Languages – 3-month plan$53.993 Months
  • Mexican Spanish – 1-year plan$89.991 Year
  • All Languages – 12-month plan$107.991 Year
  • All Languages – 12-month plan7 Days trial$107.991 Year
4 purchases

Arabic Dictionary Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium Version3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Speak Arabic Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Speak Arabic Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speak Arabic Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Babbel free?
Babbel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arabic Dictionary Translator free?
Arabic Dictionary Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Babbel or Arabic Dictionary Translator?
Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Arabic Dictionary Translator averages 4.5 from 119 ratings.
Do Babbel or Arabic Dictionary Translator have ads?
Babbel shows ads; Arabic Dictionary Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Babbel or Arabic Dictionary Translator?
Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Arabic Dictionary Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arabic Dictionary Translator on September 19, 2026.

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