# Drops vs LinDuo

The clearest difference is ads: LinDuo at none against Drops's shown. LinDuo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 33). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and LinDuo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 LinDuo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 33, 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 100% of LinDuo's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, LinDuo every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | LinDuo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linduo-learn-spanish/id1549646172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Vitali Simsive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247127045) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #168 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**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


### LinDuo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linduo-learn-spanish/id1549646172)

Learn Spanish with short, engaging lessons designed for busy schedules. Master pronunciation with native speakers, utilize visual aids, and review with interactive games. Ideal for beginners wanting to quickly acquire useful vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Native speaker pronunciation, 180 topic-based lessons, Offline access, Illustrated vocabulary, Phonetic transcription, Progress tracking dictionary, Interactive review games

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Offline! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy! | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Inclusive! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Help the Project! | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is LinDuo free?

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

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

LinDuo is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while LinDuo averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Drops or LinDuo have ads?

Drops shows ads; LinDuo does not.

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

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and LinDuo every 6 months. Most recently, Drops was updated on November 9, 2026 and LinDuo on November 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*