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Babbel - Language Learning

Language Learning · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 40
98
4.7★756K ratings
Free + IAPprice
2dsince update

What is Babbel?

Babbel is a language learning app in the Education genre, offering courses in 14 languages with lessons built for speakers of your native language. It includes bite-sized lessons, speech recognition, and Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner that gives personalized feedback.

Pricing. Babbel - Language Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Learning Spanish or French for travel
  • Practicing speaking with an AI conversation partner
  • Short daily lessons of about 10 minutes

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Why this app is in S tier

Babbel scores 98 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 100, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Speak a new language with real-life conversations. Babbel is the award-winning language learning app with courses tailored to your native language, built by 200+ language experts and trusted by millions worldwide. Because lessons are built for speakers of your language, an English speaker learning Spanish gets different lessons than a French speaker does. You learn to speak, listen, and understand grammar in context, then practice real conversations with Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner that gives you personalized feedback. Learn a new language faster with bite-sized lessons designed to fit your everyday life. With Babbel’s proven method, you could start having real conversations in as little as 3 weeks. Your language learning adventure starts with a lesson. WHY BABBEL WORKS • Tailored to your native language: Courses are created by language experts and tailored to your native language, so you learn naturally and efficiently. • Real-life conversations: Learn the language people actually speak, for travel, work, and everyday life. • Speak with confidence: Practice out loud with speech recognition and Babbel Speak, an AI conversation partner to improve your pronunciation.

Compare in Language Learning

MeasureBabbelDuolingoMemrise
TierSSS
Score98 / 10099 / 10098 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings756K5.5M217K
Latest ratings · 180d2.8 ★ · 20 reviews3.4 ★ · 20 reviews4.1 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update2d ago7d ago42d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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  1. DuolingoFree + IAP · ★ 4.7S
  2. MemriseFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  3. LearnaFree + IAP · ★ 4.6S

Questions about Babbel

Is Babbel free to use?

The app is listed as free to download and includes a free lesson. A subscription is required to access full courses, billed to your Apple account and renewing automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Which languages can I learn?

The listing states 14 languages: Spanish (Latin American or Spain), French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English (American or British), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, and Indonesian.

Does the app work offline?

The listing says offline mode lets you download lessons and learn anywhere, anytime. Babbel Speak is described as a beta feature, and the listing does not state whether it works offline.

Is Babbel free?

Babbel is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Babbel good for?

Babbel is built for learning spanish or french for travel, practicing speaking with an AI conversation partner, short daily lessons of about 10 minutes. It sits in the language learning list on AppTierList.

Is Babbel worth it?

Babbel is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 language learning apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 756,331 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Babbel compare to Duolingo?

Babbel is S tier at 98; Duolingo is S tier at 99. Duolingo ranks higher. Babbel is free to download, with in-app purchases, Duolingo is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Babbel updated?

Babbel was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Language Learning
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
98 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
756,331
Recent reviews
2.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(2 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Learning Spanish or French for travel, Practicing speaking with an AI conversation partner, Short daily lessons of about 10 minutes
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Size
255 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
9
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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