# Babbel vs Fluker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fluker at 77% against Babbel's 44%. Fluker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (755K vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babbel sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Fluker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fluker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 755K ratings behind it against 6, 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 77% of Fluker's.

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, Fluker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Fluker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluker-learn-speak-practice/id6467932342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **755K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [BAMU TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709369883) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Education, #60 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


### Fluker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluker-learn-speak-practice/id6467932342)

Practice your English speaking skills with an AI companion. Engage in dynamic conversations, receive instant feedback, and tackle daily challenges to boost your confidence and fluency. This app offers personalized learning tailored to your speaking style.

**Highlights:** Conversational practice with AI avatar, Instant speaking feedback and suggestions, Daily speaking challenges and homework, Personalized AI learning experience, Confidence building for real-world situations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly, 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly, 3 Days Free | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Fluker free?

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

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

Fluker is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 755K ratings, while Fluker averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Fluker have ads?

Both Babbel and Fluker show ads.

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

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, and Fluker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 29, 2026 and Fluker on June 8, 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.*