Drops

Drops is a vocabulary-first app for Vietnamese (and many other languages) built for short, daily practice. It fits well if you want a quick way to memorize words and travel-style phrases, especially as a beginner or as a supplement to a bigger course.

Lessons are fast picture-and-gesture games that drill meaning, spelling, and recall. The app leans heavily on visual association and review, and you get clear native-speaker audio to help you connect words with real pronunciation. It also includes an AI-based Speak Practice feature that scores how close your pronunciation is to the target audio. You can read more on their website and AI statement.

The free plan limits you to short sessions (typically 5 minutes per block) and unlocks topics gradually, while Premium removes time limits and opens access to everything. Drops is strong for building recognition and recall, but it is not a full Vietnamese course, so you will still need grammar explanations and real conversation practice elsewhere.