Comparison

Drops vs AI Language Practice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drops

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
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Join over 50 million people who use Drops for free language lessons. It’s fast, fun, and easy! Practice vocabulary in Spanish, Japanese, French, Korean, Chinese, German, English. Discover 55+ different new languages with Drops! Learn new languages while playing games. You can become fluent, learn vocabulary and common phrases in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi. Set goals, unlock achievements, and get rewards! • Become fluent in a foreign language with this language learning app • Learn to read characters and scripts from different alphabets like Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi • Custom illustrations for each vocabulary word makes it easy to remember • From beginner to expert levels, grow your foreign language vocabulary • A professionally curated vocabulary list with more than 3,000 words and phrases • Game-like language lessons that make language learning fun and effective • Level up! Track your progress and get rewards • Professional voice artists and sound design with correct dialect pronunciations • Learn to speak languages like Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English (British), English (American), French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish (Mexican), Spanish (European), Tagalog, Ainu, Arabic (Egyptian), American Sign Language (ASL), Basque, Bosnian, Cantonese, Catalan, Chti, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, Galician, Greek, Greenlandic, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Maori, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Samoan, Sanskrit, Serbian, Swahili, Swedish, Swiss German, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Welsh, and even Yoruba! "By focusing on visually appealing games and vocab, Drops aims to lower the barrier preventing users from exploring a new language and, ultimately, accessing the social and economic benefits knowing that language may provide." - TechCrunch We are featured by CNET, Forbes, VentureBeat and many other places too! Try Drops Premium with a 7 day free trial. Download the app to learn about different membership options, and register to learn all about exclusive discounts. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of Drops premium. Afterwards your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. You can cancel your subscription anytime, and you won't be charged in the next billing cycle. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://languagedrops.com/privacypolicy.html

About

AI Language Practice

Practice conversational fluency in multiple languages with AI-powered dialogues. Tailored to your proficiency level, it offers real-time feedback and native-like phrasing suggestions. Engage in dynamic, personalized conversations to accelerate your learning.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversations
  • Adaptive learning levels
  • Instant feedback and corrections
  • Native expression suggestions
  • Customizable topics and scenarios
  • Speak or type interaction
Features
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Speaking practice whenever you have a minute, for learners past the basics who know more than they can comfortably say. You may understand the language when you read or listen, but still struggle to find your words in a conversation. Bubblz gives you a private place to use the language you already know before the moment feels high-stakes. Choose a situation, speak or type, get feedback, and try again. This is not another lesson to complete. Bubblz is conversation practice for turning knowledge into something you can actually use. With Bubblz, you can: - Practice real conversations for daily life, work, travel, dating, family, and the situations you want to feel ready for - Speak or type whenever you have time, without coordinating with a tutor or language partner - Get corrections while you practice, so you can catch mistakes and try more natural phrasing - Repeat tricky situations until your next answer comes more easily - Choose guided topics or create a conversation around your own life Bubblz is built for post-beginner through advanced learners, from A2 to C1. Conversations and feedback adapt to your level, so you are not pushed back into beginner lessons when you are ready to use more of the language. Practice English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, and Korean. Spanish, Portuguese, and English include regional options. Bubblz is not a course for learning a language from scratch. If you are a complete beginner, start with the foundations first. Bubblz is for the point where you know some of the language and need more chances to use it. Try Bubblz free and practice the conversations that matter to you. To access the app's features, you need a subscription: monthly or annual. Your Apple Account will be charged upon purchase confirmation or at the end of a free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Within 24 hours before renewal, your Apple Account will be charged at the same rate unless you modify your subscription in Apple Account Settings. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Apple Account Settings. Canceling a subscription stops access to the app's features at the end of the current billing period. All billing is handled by Apple. Terms & Conditions: https://bubblz.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://bubblz.ai/privacy Bubblz® is a registered trademark of Surf City Apps LLC in the United States, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.

Screenshots

Drops4 screens
AI Language Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AI Language Practice at none against Drops's shown. AI Language Practice also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 232) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and AI Language Practice sells 42 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 232, 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 66% of AI Language Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drops ships an update weekly, AI Language Practice every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Drops versus AI Language Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropsAI Language Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72K ratings) — better4.5 (232 ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings72K — better232
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB203 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPLANB LABS OUSurf City Apps LLC

Customer experience

Drops

All ratings71,502 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,192 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative15.8%

AI Language Practice

All ratings232 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative29.5%

User reviews

Drops

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Vocabulary learning
  • 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
  • 👍 Wide range of languages
  • 👍 Customizable learning experience
  • 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues
  • 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
  • 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

AI Language Practice

From 232 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for language practice
  • 💡 AI-powered conversations feel natural
  • 🚀 Improves language skills effectively
  • 👍 Grammar tips and corrections are helpful
  • 👍 Easy to use and interactive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't work on iPad
  • 🐛 Unable to connect after payment
  • 🐛 App feels abandoned
  • 🐛 Missing Chinese native language option
  • 🐛 Missing Vietnamese language pack

Bugs and requests

Drops

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and lost progress
  • Crashes and performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

AI Language Practice

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Clicking 'Let's go' does nothing on iPad
  • Cannot enter theme on iPad
  • Impossible to connect after payment
  • Error messages at all stages
  • Password reset not working
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  • One Time Password Verification Code not received or expired
  • Verification code received is incorrect
  • Verification stage not working
  • Access code not appearing in email or spam
  • Cannot use app without verification
  • App doesn't work after upload
  • In-app purchases not possible
  • Subscription required for all features
  • Lifetime option misleading, app charges after install

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Chinese native language
  • Add Vietnamese language pack
  • Add Arabic language
  • Add English subtitles
  • Add metrics and reminders
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  • Allow changing speaking speed
  • Fix capitalization issue when pausing mid-sentence
  • Don't repeat user's name every time
  • Add new features
  • Improve app regularly

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Drops

Subscriptions12
  • Genius for a month$7.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$11.991 Month
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  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Curious for a month$22.991 Month
  • Holiday premium!$39.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$62.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • All Language Learning Plans7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited time for all Languages!$59.99
42 purchases

AI Language Practice

Subscriptions38
  • Premium Plan$14.001 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$15.001 Month
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  • Premium Plus Plan$24.991 Month
  • Ultra (Monthly)7 Days trial$25.001 Month
  • Premium Plus (Monthly)$25.001 Month
  • Ultra (Monthly)7 Days trial$30.001 Month
  • Ultra (Monthly)$30.001 Month
  • Ultra (Monthly)$35.001 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$36.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$45.001 Year
  • Ultra (Continuity)$49.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)$54.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$54.001 Year
  • Premium Plan$54.001 Year
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$54.001 Year
  • Ultra (6 Months)7 Days trial$59.006 Months
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Premium Plan$59.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$64.001 Year
  • Ultra (Continuity)$69.001 Year
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • Premium Plus (Annual)$74.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual) Secret Discount7 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • Premium Plus (Annual)$89.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)7 Days trial$94.001 Year
  • Ultra Plan$94.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)7 Days trial$109.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)$109.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)$129.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)$139.001 Year
  • Ultra Plan$139.001 Year
  • Ultra Plan$149.001 Year
  • Premium Plus Plan7 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • Ultra Plan7 Days trial$179.001 Year
  • Ultra (Annual)$189.001 Year
One-time4
  • Ultra (Lifetime)Free
  • Premium (Lifetime)Free
  • Premium (Lifetime)$149.00
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  • Ultra (Lifetime)$299.00

Questions

Is Drops free?
Drops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Language Practice free?
AI Language Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drops or AI Language Practice?
Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while AI Language Practice averages 4.5 from 232 ratings.
Do Drops or AI Language Practice have ads?
Drops shows ads; AI Language Practice does not.
Which is updated more often, Drops or AI Language Practice?
Drops ships an update weekly, and AI Language Practice every 3 days. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 24, 2026 and AI Language Practice on September 21, 2026.

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