# Drops vs Learn Spanish

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drops at 75% against Learn Spanish's 48%. Drops also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 1.6K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Learn Spanish's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Learn Spanish sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 1.6K, 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 48% of Learn Spanish's.

Drops ships an update weekly, Learn Spanish every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Learn Spanish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-learning-game/id1436857824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Cognitico Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410703460) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Learn Spanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-spanish-learning-game/id1436857824)

Embark on an exciting language learning journey through Spanish-speaking countries. This app uses a unique game-based approach, combining educational principles with engaging mechanics to help you absorb words and grammar effectively. Practice listening, translation, and grammar skills in just a few minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Learn Spanish through a world trip game, Absorb words and grammar with language immersion, Improve listening comprehension and translation, Smart algorithm based on forgetting curve, Unlock new game modes and mechanics, Play anytime, anywhere with no restrictions

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM access | $6.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM access, 3 days free | $7.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM access, 7 days free | $7.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM access | $18.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM access, 3 days free | $19.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM access, 85% off | $19.99 | per year |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume saving | $0.99 | one-time |
| Learner Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 📚 Helpful for learning vocabulary
- 🤩 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔇 Sound issues and lack of audio
- 🤖 Robotic and unnatural voice

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases and lost progress
- Inconsistent word translations and matching
- Freezing and crashing issues, especially at higher levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Better progress tracking and review options
- Improved customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Learn Spanish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Learn Spanish?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Learn Spanish averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Drops or Learn Spanish have ads?

Both Drops and Learn Spanish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Learn Spanish?

Drops ships an update weekly, and Learn Spanish every 9 days. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 25, 2026 and Learn Spanish on September 23, 2026.

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