# Drops vs Spanish Learning for Beginners

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drops at every 8 days against Spanish Learning for Beginners's every 3 months. Drops also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 2.5K) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). Spanish Learning for Beginners's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Spanish Learning for Beginners sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 59% of Spanish Learning for Beginners's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, Spanish Learning for Beginners every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Spanish Learning for Beginners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-learning-for-beginners/id1375331854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Vinh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227444688) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

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


### Spanish Learning for Beginners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-learning-for-beginners/id1375331854)

Master everyday Spanish with friendly lessons, real-life dialogues, and instant speaking practice. Designed for beginners, this app makes learning natural, fast, and fun, whether for travel, study, or relocation.

**Highlights:** Beginner-friendly lessons, Instant speaking practice with feedback, Smart review system, Authentic dialogues, Practical phrases, Offline conversations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Premium | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for beginners
- 👍 Teaches grammar and sentence formation
- 👍 Clear and comprehensible spoken Spanish

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks comprehensive coverage of topics
- 🐛 Missing basic features like time-telling, days of the week, etc.
- 🐛 Disturbing ads, no ad-free version
- 🐛 Slow playback speed even in advanced sections

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen issues, app won't progress past it
- No sound/audio playback

**Requested features**

- Add more comprehensive coverage of Spanish language topics
- Implement loop/repeat feature for better learning
- Provide settings to adjust font size and playback speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Spanish Learning for Beginners free?

Spanish Learning for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Spanish Learning for Beginners?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Spanish Learning for Beginners averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Drops or Spanish Learning for Beginners have ads?

Both Drops and Spanish Learning for Beginners show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Spanish Learning for Beginners?

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and Spanish Learning for Beginners every 3 months. Most recently, Drops was updated on October 25, 2026 and Spanish Learning for Beginners on October 24, 2026.

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