# Drops vs Flashcards

The clearest difference is ads: Flashcards at none against Drops's shown. Flashcards also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drops against 4.8 for Flashcards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 17, 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 Flashcards's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 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) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-french/id6448207862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 127 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)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visually appealing vocabulary exercises. Offers over 55 languages with custom illustrations and professional voiceovers. Track progress, unlock achievements, and become fluent with fun, game-like lessons.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning with custom illustrations, 55+ languages available, Professional voice artist pronunciations, Progress tracking and achievements, Game-like lessons for effectiveness

**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


### Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-learn-french/id6448207862)

Master French vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing with interactive flashcards, listening exercises, and a virtual coach. Learn at your own pace with engaging activities designed for students, travelers, and professionals.

**Highlights:** Interactive flashcards, 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?

Flashcards is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Flashcards averages 4.8 from 17 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 every 10 days, and Flashcards every 10 days. Most recently, Drops was updated on November 13, 2026 and Flashcards on November 7, 2026.

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