# Babbel vs Learning English

Babbel and Learning English both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Learning English's written reviews are positive against 44% of Babbel's. Learning English also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (754K vs 202) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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 Learning English sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Babbel's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learning English's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Learning English every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learning English |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [4.5 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-english-eng-breaking/id1603168534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [GOGA Tech Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512640289) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Education, #65 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


### Learning English

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-english-eng-breaking/id1603168534)

Master English conversation and prepare for standardized tests like IELTS and TOEIC in just 3 months. Practice speaking with native speakers, learn vocabulary through engaging games, and improve listening skills with diverse audio content. Personalized learning paths and AI tutors ensure effective progress for all levels.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary learning through games, Native speaker conversation practice, IELTS and TOEIC test preparation, Pronunciation training with IPA, Listening comprehension exercises, Personalized learning paths, AI-powered tutor

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eng Business - 1 Week Package | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Eng Business - 1 Month Package | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-month learning package | $11.99 | per month |
| Breaking Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Eng Business 3 Months Package | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Breaking Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Eng Premium - Lộ trình 6 tháng | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Breaking Premium | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Eng Business 06 Months Package | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Eng Premium - 6-month package | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Breaking Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Eng Premium - 6-month package | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 160 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| GOGA  Earnings | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $149.99 | one-time |
| Eng Breaking Premium Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $169.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learning English free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learning English?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Learning English averages 4.5 from 202 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learning English have ads?

Both Babbel and Learning English show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learning English?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Learning English every 2 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learning English on September 13, 2026.

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