# Drops vs Flashcards

The clearest difference is rating: Drops at 4.7 against Flashcards's 4.2. Drops also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Flashcards's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Flashcards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drops ships an update weekly, Flashcards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-korean/id6448207860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [henri gil](https://appshunter.io/developer/498565852) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-korean/id6448207860)

Master Korean vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and a virtual coach. Learn at your own pace with daily word challenges and engaging games.

**Highlights:** Interactive flashcards for vocabulary, Listening comprehension exercises, Pronunciation practice, Handwriting exercises, Matching games, Virtual coach chat

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH PREMIUM | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 MONTHS PREMIUM | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 YEAR PREMIUM | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Flashcards free?

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

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

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Flashcards averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Drops or Flashcards have ads?

Drops shows ads; Flashcards does not.

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

Drops ships an update weekly, and Flashcards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 27, 2026 and Flashcards on August 25, 2026.

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