# Babbel vs Learn German with Seedlang

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn German with Seedlang at 92% against Babbel's 44%. Learn German with Seedlang also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (754K vs 1.7K) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Learn German with Seedlang sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn German with Seedlang holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 754K ratings behind it against 1.7K, 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 92% of Learn German with Seedlang's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Learn German with Seedlang every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn German with Seedlang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-with-seedlang/id1521550965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Seedlang, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521550967) |

## 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 German with Seedlang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-german-with-seedlang/id1521550965)

Improve your German speaking and listening with interactive video stories and unique flashcards. Practice pronunciation by comparing your speech to native speakers and access grammar explanations when you make mistakes. Customize your learning with a vocabulary trainer and test your skills in a trivia game.

**Highlights:** Interactive video stories, Video and speaking flashcards, Pronunciation practice with native speakers, Embedded grammar explanations, Customizable vocabulary trainer, German comprehension trivia game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seedlang Pro Membership | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - 3-Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Seedlang Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and memorable content
- 👍 Useful for improving listening and speaking skills
- 👍 Great variety of exercises
- 👍 Tailored to user's level
- 👍 Comprehensive and thorough

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with recording playback
- 🐛 Syncing and login problems for some users
- 💰 Subscription cost could be a barrier for some
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating the app for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and unable to log back in
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Microphone issues when using certain headphones

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed grammar explanations
- Improved sentence translation exercises
- Ability to create custom vocabulary lists
- Expanded language options beyond German


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn German with Seedlang free?

Learn German with Seedlang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learn German with Seedlang?

Learn German with Seedlang is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Learn German with Seedlang averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn German with Seedlang have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn German with Seedlang does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learn German with Seedlang?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Learn German with Seedlang every 2 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn German with Seedlang on September 23, 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.*