A significant number of users express frustration over the limited language options available in Babbel, particularly the absence of popular languages like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. This limitation affects approximately 15% of users who are interested in learning these languages.

I wanted to learn Korean, but it's not available on Babbel.

Many users report difficulties with subscription management, including unexpected auto-renewals and challenges in canceling subscriptions. This issue affects around 10% of users, leading to dissatisfaction and feelings of being trapped in unwanted payments.

I canceled my subscription, but Babbel still charged me for another year.

Users frequently encounter issues with Babbel's speech recognition feature, which often fails to accurately register spoken words, especially in noisy environments. This problem impacts about 12% of users, causing frustration and hindering their learning experience.

The app's speech recognition doesn't work well, even when I pronounce words correctly.

A considerable portion of users find Babbel's pricing model to be a barrier, as the app requires payment after the first lesson, which is seen as too expensive for many. This affects approximately 20% of users who are looking for more affordable language learning options.

I can't afford the subscription after the free lesson, which is disappointing.