# Babbel vs Learn Russian words with ST

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Russian words with ST at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. Learn Russian words with ST also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (754K vs 4). On price, 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 Learn Russian words with ST sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Russian words with ST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Learn Russian words with ST every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn Russian words with ST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-words-with-st/id1510693227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Roman Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672808591) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Education, #67 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 Russian words with ST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-words-with-st/id1510693227)

This educational game uses visual and audio aids to teach new Russian vocabulary and spelling. Its "Smart-Teacher" function guides the learning process, making it an engaging way to build a strong foundation for reading and speaking skills.

**Highlights:** Visual and audio learning support, Smart-Teacher guidance function, Vocabulary building through games, Phonetic transcription and native speaker audio, Interactive word testing, Extensive topic list, Translation in over 40 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS 1 year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn Russian words with ST free?

Learn Russian words with ST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learn Russian words with ST?

Learn Russian words with ST is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Learn Russian words with ST averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn Russian words with ST have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn Russian words with ST does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learn Russian words with ST?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Learn Russian words with ST every 2 months. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn Russian words with ST on June 1, 2026.

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