# Drops vs Wlingua

The clearest difference is ads: Wlingua at none against Drops's shown. Wlingua also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 930) and chart position (#160 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 Wlingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wlingua holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 930, 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 87% of Wlingua's.

Drops ships an update weekly, Wlingua every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Wlingua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.9 (930 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-spanish/id961908277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 930 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 64 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) | [WLINGUA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/473658200) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### Wlingua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wlingua-learn-spanish/id961908277)

Master Spanish with a comprehensive online course designed for all levels. Improve your speaking, listening, and grammar with interactive lessons and targeted practice. Learn at your own pace with a proven method.

**Highlights:** Learn Spanish from scratch, Verb conjugation practice, Phone conversation skills, European Spanish pronunciation, Mexican Spanish pronunciation, Ser vs. Estar verb usage, Interactive vocabulary and grammar exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Premium access | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 months Premium access | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Premium access | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Spanish lessons
- 👍 Excellent for vocabulary building
- 👍 Structured and progressive curriculum
- 👍 Explanations of grammar and syntax
- 👍 Dual pronunciation options (Spain/Latin America)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors in translations or quiz answers
- 🐛 Inconsistent voice recognition accuracy
- 🐛 Lack of audio comprehension exercises
- 🐛 Difficulty going back to earlier lessons
- 🐛 Unclear when premium features are unlocked

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens during exercises
- Inability to select options in grammar lessons
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to track vocabulary progress
- More advanced grammar and conversation lessons
- Integration with other language learning platforms
- Offline mode for lessons
- Expanded language options beyond Spanish


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Wlingua free?

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

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

Wlingua is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Wlingua averages 4.9 from 930 ratings.

### Do Drops or Wlingua have ads?

Drops shows ads; Wlingua does not.

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

Drops ships an update weekly, and Wlingua every 5 days. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wlingua on September 23, 2026.

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