# Drops vs iTranslate Lingo

The clearest difference is ads: iTranslate Lingo at none against Drops's shown. iTranslate Lingo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and ratings volume (72K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 iTranslate Lingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.6 for iTranslate Lingo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 40% of iTranslate Lingo's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, iTranslate Lingo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | iTranslate Lingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-lingo/id1436833817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## 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


### iTranslate Lingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-lingo/id1436833817)

Learn new languages playfully with short, daily lessons. Focus on vocabulary, spelling, listening, and pronunciation with interactive exercises and progress tracking. Unlock all features with a PRO subscription.

**Highlights:** Learn 14 languages, Short daily lessons (5 mins), Vocabulary and spelling practice, Audio and pronunciation training, Personalized learning categories, Progress tracking and awards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| iTranslate Lingo PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free version available
- 👍 Easy and fun learning process
- 🚀 Effective vocabulary learning
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor speech recognition
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Inconsistent lesson progress tracking
- 🐛 Limited free version
- 🐛 Unclear pronunciation of words

**Reported bugs**

- Free version only allows one lesson
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Implement a review/practice mode for previously learned words
- Improve speech recognition accuracy
- Allow users to revisit past lessons
- Provide more detailed feedback on mistakes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is iTranslate Lingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or iTranslate Lingo?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while iTranslate Lingo averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Drops or iTranslate Lingo have ads?

Drops shows ads; iTranslate Lingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or iTranslate Lingo?

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and iTranslate Lingo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drops was updated on October 29, 2026 and iTranslate Lingo on October 26, 2026.

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