Duolingo vs Drops

Duolingo8.8Visit Drops8.5Visit

Higher score Duolingo #1 in Greek Learning Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo

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Drops #2 in Greek Learning Apps 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Drops

• Duolingo fits best

  Learners wanting a broad, guided course

• Drops fits best

  Greek vocabulary learners who prefer short sessions

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Drops 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Greek Learning Apps	#2 in Greek Learning Apps
Best for	Learners wanting a broad, guided course	Greek vocabulary learners who prefer short sessions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan · 14-day trial	$69.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Drops 0/4
Speech recognition	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline lessons	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Listening practice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Writing practice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Course structure	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening Placement test helps learners choose a starting level Review adapts to progress and mistakes	Five-minute sessions pair vocabulary with visual and audio activities. Review Dojo, quizzes, and collections reinforce vocabulary over time. Free access and apps for web, iOS, and Android support flexible practice.
Cons	Gamified rewards may not suit learners who prefer a less structured format Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content AI-powered conversation features are tied to Duolingo Max	The core offer emphasizes vocabulary more than a full-skill course. Speech practice is not part of the current feature set. Offline learning and unlimited time require a Premium plan.
Our verdict	Duolingo offers short, interactive lessons through its website and mobile apps, with courses spanning speaking, writing, reading, and listening. A placement test helps learners choose a starting level, while personalized review revisits… Read the review →	Drops is a language-learning app for individual learners who want brief, game-based practice. For Greek, it centers on vocabulary, with more than 5,000 words and phrases, alongside selected grammar lessons. Five-minute interactive sessions… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Placement test helps learners choose a starting level
  • Review adapts to progress and mistakes

  Where it doesn't

  • Gamified rewards may not suit learners who prefer a less structured format
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content
  • AI-powered conversation features are tied to Duolingo Max

• Drops — where it wins

  • Five-minute sessions pair vocabulary with visual and audio activities.
  • Review Dojo, quizzes, and collections reinforce vocabulary over time.
  • Free access and apps for web, iOS, and Android support flexible practice.

  Where it doesn't

  • The core offer emphasizes vocabulary more than a full-skill course.
  • Speech practice is not part of the current feature set.
  • Offline learning and unlimited time require a Premium plan.

• Duolingo8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A guided, gamified course with placement testing and personalized review.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
• Drops8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A focused vocabulary app for Greek learners who want brief daily practice.

  Visit DropsFull verdict →