# Babbel vs Learn Spanish with AI

The clearest difference is rating: Babbel at 4.7 against Learn Spanish with AI's 4.1. Babbel also leads on ratings volume (755K vs 16) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Learn Spanish with AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Spanish with AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Babbel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babbel has 755K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, Learn Spanish with AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Learn Spanish with AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (755K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-with-ai/id6503248710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **755K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Cheese Wheels Apps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819473115) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Education, #47 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 Spanish with AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-with-ai/id6503248710)

Enhance your Spanish fluency with AI-powered interactive practice. Engage in debates, play games, and master real-life scenarios to build practical language skills. Personalized exercises and quizzes cater to all learning levels.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversation practice, Interactive games and debates, Real-life scenario simulations, Vocabulary and idiom quizzes, Grammar exercises, Spanish level assessment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Learn Spanish with AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babbel or Learn Spanish with AI?

Babbel is rated higher. Babbel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 755K ratings, while Learn Spanish with AI averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Babbel or Learn Spanish with AI have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Learn Spanish with AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babbel or Learn Spanish with AI?

Babbel ships an update every 5 days, and Learn Spanish with AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 28, 2026 and Learn Spanish with AI on September 3, 2026.

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