# Drops vs Takaua

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Takaua at none against Drops's 13. Takaua also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 8) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Takaua asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drops against 4.8 for Takaua. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 8, 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 60% of Takaua's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, Takaua daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Takaua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takaua/id1642260260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 412 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) | [Kiwa Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/336728313) |

## 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


### Takaua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takaua/id1642260260)

Learn the Tongan language and culture with this comprehensive app. It offers interactive lessons, cultural insights, and multimedia content for learners of all backgrounds. Enrichen your knowledge at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Tongan alphabet and pronunciation, Synchronized Tongan narration, Record your own narration, Informative cultural videos, Tongan songs and prayers, Cultural protocols explained

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Takaua free?

Takaua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Takaua is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Takaua averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Drops or Takaua have ads?

Drops shows ads; Takaua does not.

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

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and Takaua daily. Most recently, Drops was updated on October 25, 2026 and Takaua on October 23, 2026.

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