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Best Language Learning of 2026

185 apps analysed · $101.20M/month combined revenue · ranked by estimated monthly earnings (not editorial). Updated as new data lands.

1
Duolingo: Language Lessons
Duolingo · 🍎 App Store
$21.48M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $9.99/mo
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2
Babbel - Language Learning
Babbel · 🍎 App Store
$16.86M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $14.00/mo
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3
Busuu: Learn & Speak Languages
Busuu · ▶︎ Google Play
$7.34M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $12.97/mo
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4
Speak & Learn English: Learna
DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES · 🍎 App Store
$5.93M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $14.00/mo
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5
Duolingo: Language Lessons
Duolingo · ▶︎ Google Play
$5.06M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $15.41/mo
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6
Memrise Easy Language Learning
Memrise · 🍎 App Store
$4.94M/mo est. revenue 4.8★ $14.00/mo
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7
EWA: Learn Languages
Lithium Lab · 🍎 App Store
$4.38M/mo est. revenue 4.7★ $14.00/mo
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Babbel - Learn Languages
Babbel · ▶︎ Google Play
$3.94M/mo est. revenue 4.6★ $62.33/mo
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9
Yousician: Learn & Play Guitar
Yousician · ▶︎ Google Play
$2.90M/mo est. revenue 4.5★ $11.77/mo
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10
Mondly: Learn 41 Languages
Mondly by Pearson · ▶︎ Google Play
$2.82M/mo est. revenue 4.5★ $11.07/mo
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FAQ

What's the best language learning app in 2026? v
By estimated monthly revenue, the leader is <strong>Duolingo: Language Lessons</strong> by Duolingo - pulling roughly <strong>$21.48M/month</strong> at a 4.73★ rating.
How much do language learning make? v
Combined, the 185 language learning we track pull about <strong>$101.20M/month</strong>. The top 3 alone account for $45.68M/month.
Which language learning are free vs paid? v
103 of 185 apps are free (with IAP / subscriptions). 82 are paid downloads.
How is this list ranked? v
By estimated monthly revenue from public App Store / Google Play data, not editorial preference. We re-rank automatically as new revenue signals come in. Updated continuously.