# Babbel vs Digit

The clearest difference is monetization model: Digit at free with in-app purchases against Babbel's subscription. Digit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Babbel's advantage is ratings volume (754K vs 5) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). 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 Digit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digit 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, Digit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babbel | Digit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (754K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babbel-language-learning/id829587759/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digit-learn-spanish-numbers/id6738643617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **754K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babbel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/357018535) | [Apeiro Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563947570) |

## What reviewers say

### Babbel

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Education, #59 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


### Digit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digit-learn-spanish-numbers/id6738643617)

Master Spanish numbers and phrases through engaging gameplay. This free application offers an effortless way to learn vocabulary, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Learn Spanish numbers, Master Spanish phrases, Engaging gameplay, Effortless learning, Ad-free option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babbel free?

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

### Is Digit free?

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

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

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

### Do Babbel or Digit have ads?

Babbel shows ads; Digit does not.

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

Babbel ships an update every 4 days, and Digit every 10 days. Most recently, Babbel was updated on September 26, 2026 and Digit on August 21, 2026.

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