# Babbel vs Learn Arabic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Arabic at 100% against Babbel's 44%. Learn Arabic also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Babbel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (754K vs 1). 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 Arabic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Arabic 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 1, 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 Arabic's.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Learn Arabic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn Arabic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-arabic-luvlingua/id1611637450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Chris Tonkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/948652527) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Education, #58 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 Arabic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-arabic-luvlingua/id1611637450)

Master Arabic through interactive games, structured lessons, and authentic audio. Build vocabulary, practice grammar, and learn essential phrases for everyday communication. Designed for all ages and learning styles, it offers offline access and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Interactive language games, Beginner to intermediate courses, Core vocabulary and phrases, Authentic native speaker audio, Alphabet lookup and quiz, Grammar section and sentence builder, Offline learning capability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access - 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn Arabic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learn Arabic?

Learn Arabic is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 754K ratings, while Learn Arabic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn Arabic have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn Arabic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learn Arabic?

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Learn Arabic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 27, 2026 and Learn Arabic on September 17, 2026.

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