# Drops vs Speak

The clearest difference is chart position: Speak at #19 against Drops's #161. Drops's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Speak sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drops against 4.8 for Speak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 62K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 66% of Speak's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Speak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-language-learning/id1286609883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #161 | **#19** |
| Size | 191 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Speakeasy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181737551) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visual aids. Practice vocabulary and common phrases in over 55 languages, from beginner to expert levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and enjoy professionally curated lessons with native speaker pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning aids, 55+ language options, Progress tracking and rewards, Native speaker pronunciations, Customizable learning goals

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


### Speak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-language-learning/id1286609883)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Education, #22 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app uses AI to help you improve your speaking fluency in various languages. Engage in simulated conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and intonation, and track your progress to become a confident speaker.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speaking practice, Real-life conversation simulation, Instant pronunciation feedback, Personalized progress tracking, Learn Spanish, French, English, and more, Immersive lessons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plus | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plus | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for practicing speaking
- 👍 Customizable and practical content
- 🤖 Helpful AI tutor with good feedback
- 📚 Covers a variety of useful expressions
- 🕰️ Bite-sized lessons for busy schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤖 Voice recognition can be inaccurate
- 🕰️ Timed lessons feel rushed
- 🔍 Limited language options
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to record during lessons
- Lesson progress not saving properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced and specialized lessons
- Improve organization of saved content
- Provide offline mode for lessons
- Allow more customization of AI tutor's tone
- Integrate text-to-speech feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Speak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Speak?

Speak is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Speak averages 4.8 from 62K ratings.

### Do Drops or Speak have ads?

Both Drops and Speak show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Speak?

Drops ships an update weekly, and Speak weekly. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speak on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drops or Speak?

Drops currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Speak at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*