# Babbel vs Learn Russian with RLC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Russian with RLC at 100% against Babbel's 44%. Learn Russian with RLC also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (756K vs 3) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). 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 with RLC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Russian with RLC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 756K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Learn Russian with RLC's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn Russian with RLC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (756K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-with-rlc/id1521848377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **756K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Orthodox Church in Hong Kong 香港聖彼得聖保羅東正教堂](https://appshunter.io/developer/895745983) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Education, #44 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 with RLC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-russian-with-rlc/id1521848377)

This app offers a structured Russian language course with 24 lessons covering the alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar. It includes various tests to track your learning progress, focusing on listening, grammar, and typing.

**Highlights:** 24 comprehensive lessons, Covers alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar, Tests for listening comprehension, Grammar knowledge tests, Typing Russian words practice, Progress monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all lessons | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn Russian with RLC free?

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

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

Learn Russian with RLC is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 756K ratings, while Learn Russian with RLC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn Russian with RLC have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn Russian with RLC does not.

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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.*