# Babbel vs AnyLang

The clearest difference is monetization model: AnyLang at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. AnyLang also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 17.0). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (757K vs 358). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and AnyLang sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7 for AnyLang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 757K ratings behind it against 358, 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 49% of AnyLang's.

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, AnyLang every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | AnyLang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (757K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [4.7 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylang-read-watch-and-learn/id1573114703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **757K** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Mikhail Timofeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773345345) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Education, #41 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


### AnyLang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylang-read-watch-and-learn/id1573114703)

Learn languages by consuming original content like books, news, and videos. Translate words instantly with a single click and build your vocabulary. Practice conversations with an AI-powered chat feature for comprehensive language mastery.

**Highlights:** Bilingual content reading, One-click word translation, Vocabulary builder, AI-powered chat for practice, Upload own content, Text dubbing, Customizable interface

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Advanced Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Advanced Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Advanced Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Premium | $48.99 | per year |
| Advanced Premium | $82.99 | per year |
| Advanced Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium | $44.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium | $76.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium | $87.90 | one-time |
| Standard Premium | $97.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium | $174.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is AnyLang free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or AnyLang?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 757K ratings, while AnyLang averages 4.7 from 358 ratings.

### Do Babbel or AnyLang have ads?

Babbel shows ads; AnyLang does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or AnyLang?

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, and AnyLang every 2 months. Most recently, Babbel was updated on October 30, 2026 and AnyLang on October 30, 2026.

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