# Drops vs Elite Lingo

The clearest difference is ads: Elite Lingo at none against Drops's shown. Elite Lingo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 2) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Elite Lingo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elite Lingo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Elite Lingo's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, Elite Lingo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Elite Lingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-lingo/id6454848532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [ELITE LANGUAGE TRAINING DIL EGITIMI TURIZM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542559038) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Elite Lingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-lingo/id6454848532)

Master English grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills through engaging, game-like lessons. This app adapts to various learning styles, making language acquisition feel effortless and fun. It offers a comprehensive approach with videos, articles, and tests for efficient learning.

**Highlights:** Game-like lessons, Vocabulary and grammar practice, Conversational English, Adaptive learning styles, Progress tracking, Variety of learning materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Term Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |
| Three-Term Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Six-Term Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Nine-Term Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Twelve-Term Package | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Elite Lingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Elite Lingo?

Elite Lingo is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Elite Lingo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Drops or Elite Lingo have ads?

Drops shows ads; Elite Lingo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Elite Lingo?

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and Elite Lingo weekly. Most recently, Drops was updated on October 21, 2026 and Elite Lingo on September 29, 2026.

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