ADIOS DUOLINGO OWL!! … Babbel Has Better Content and a Lifetime Subscription (Under $150!)

Sep 28

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I did it! I ended my 776-day Duolingo streak. The vibes have been off since the big app update, and I was super tired of the ads. When I saw TMZ had a limited-time Babbel lifetime subscription for only $149.97, I jumped at the chance to try it. Now, I’m obsessed. And I'm sure if you gift this language-learning app to anyone else, they'll get hooked, too!

Duolingo vs. Babbel’s approach

The biggest difference between Duolingo and Babbel is the quality and depth of content. Duolingo only shares a surface-level understanding of new words and phrases, whereas Babbel gives me insider knowledge that explains why things like verbs change form, along with how and when.

Babbel also offers English translations more frequently in lessons, where Duolingo left me hanging and not fully understanding (honestly most) phrases or sentences. These details seem minor, but when you use an app for 776 days, those little snippets turn into big comprehension and motivation issues. Like me not wanting to open the app.

How Babbel stole my heart from Duolingo

With Babbel, I’m always eager to return. Like FR! There are characters and punny stories in Duolingo, but the lessons in Babbel follow the same characters throughout. They really have me caring about an imaginary guy named Freddy and his friends throwing him a b-day party… so how could I miss out on the action?

Obviously, the infamous Duolingo streak kept me coming back. But, without paying for Super Duolingo, I’m only able to retake old lessons or learn new stuff. I really wanted those personalized review sessions, but a $6.99 monthly fee was too much commitment. If I had paid for Super Duolingo throughout my 776-day streak, I would’ve already spent more than the one-time fee for a lifetime subscription to Babbel.

Babbel gets a solid 10/10 rating

Duolingo was fun while it lasted, and I still give it props for teaching me some German (and for their funny TikToks). But now, instead of dreading doing a lesson to keep my streak going, I’m hopping onto Babbel for a personalized review or a brand-new, engaging lesson. And, finally, no ads or added nonsense.

I couldn’t recommend Babbel more, especially with a lifetime subscription being just $149.97 through October 23rd at 11:59pm Pacific. It usually costs $599, so this is a killer deal. Hurry to grab this lifetime license for yourself or gift language learning to friends and family!