# Drops vs Borne

The clearest difference is ads: Borne at none against Drops's shown. Borne also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 66) and chart position (#161 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 Borne sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Borne 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 66, 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 Borne's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Borne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[5.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borne-ai-language-learning/id6499499799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Mereo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743672482) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Borne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borne-ai-language-learning/id6499499799)

Master new languages with an AI tutor that offers real-world conversations and instant feedback. Practice speaking anytime, anywhere, and build confidence in a judgment-free environment. Achieve fluency faster with personalized lessons tailored to your goals.

**Highlights:** Real-world conversation practice, AI-powered adaptive learning, Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, Personalized lessons for various goals, Multilingual support, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Borne Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Borne Premium (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour of Conversation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan - Extra Hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan - Extra Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan - Extra Hour | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗣️ Great for practicing speaking and fluency
- 💡 Interactive and engaging learning
- 🤖 AI understands and adapts conversations
- 💰 Affordable alternative to tutors

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Borne free?

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

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

Borne is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Borne averages 5.0 from 66 ratings.

### Do Drops or Borne have ads?

Drops shows ads; Borne does not.

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

Drops ships an update weekly, and Borne weekly. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 25, 2026 and Borne on August 7, 2026.

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