# Drops vs Language Learning

Drops and Language Learning both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's. Drops also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (72K vs 16K). Language Learning's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Language Learning sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 4.6 for Language Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 25% of Language Learning's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Language Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-learning-pingo-ai/id6738882620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#54** |
| Size | 191 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [Pingo AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760092937) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### Language Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-learning-pingo-ai/id6738882620)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Education, #101 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Practice speaking over 25 languages with an advanced AI companion. Engage in realistic conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and build fluency and confidence through personalized learning plans. Focus on vocabulary you'll actually use in real-life scenarios.

**Highlights:** AI speaking companion, Real-life conversation practice, Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, Personalized learning plans, Learn 25+ languages, Adaptive progress tracking

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pingo Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $83.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $109.99 | per year |
| Pingo Pro | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for practicing speaking
- 🚀 Fantastic for practicing language
- 💡 Helps break past learning plateaus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Limited speaking time with paid plan

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsive AI during conversations
- App fails to load past initial screen

**Requested features**

- Free trial or free version option
- Increase speaking time limit for paid plan
- Option to remove pinyin entirely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Language Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Language Learning?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Language Learning averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do Drops or Language Learning have ads?

Both Drops and Language Learning show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Language Learning?

Drops ships an update weekly, and Language Learning weekly. Most recently, Drops was updated on October 18, 2026 and Language Learning on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drops or Language Learning?

Drops currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Language Learning at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*