# Connect words! vs Bunpo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect words! at none against Bunpo's 10. Connect words! also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). Bunpo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (18K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Connect words! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Connect words!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Bunpo's.

Connect words! ships an update every 5 weeks, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect words! | Bunpo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-words/id1041921729/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIKARI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/646350940) | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect words!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-words/id1041921729)

This educational puzzle game helps you learn Japanese vocabulary by connecting English and Japanese words. Progress through courses by meeting time limits and earning points for correct connections. It's a fun way to expand your Japanese word knowledge.

**Highlights:** Learn Japanese vocabulary, Connect English and Japanese words, Time-limited puzzle courses, Earn points for correct connections, Simple gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bunpo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052)

Master multiple languages with this comprehensive learning app. It offers detailed grammar explanations, vocabulary building, and smart review systems to help you progress from beginner to advanced levels. Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese with interactive exercises and personalized study plans.

**Highlights:** Learn 6 languages, Master grammar with detailed explanations, Build vocabulary and kanji knowledge, Spaced repetition for smart review, Interactive quizzes and example sentences, Offline learning for Spanish, French, German, Chinese

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunpo Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunpo Platinum Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Bunpo Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bunpo Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Bunpo Platinum Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Bunpo Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bunpo Plus Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning Japanese
- 👍 Well-designed and organized
- 👍 Explains grammar and usage well
- 👍 Customizable to learning needs
- 👍 Effective spaced repetition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🐛 Issues with keyboard and text display
- 🐛 Inconsistencies in question answers
- 🔒 Lack of offline access to paid content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during lesson reviews
- Incorrect answers marked as wrong
- Text and keyboard issues on smaller screens
- Audio playback problems

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for tablets
- Improve review options to revisit specific grammar points
- Expand vocabulary lessons and practice
- Add more languages beyond Japanese


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect words! free?

Connect words! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bunpo free?

Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect words! or Bunpo?

Bunpo is rated higher. Connect words! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bunpo averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Connect words! or Bunpo have ads?

Neither Connect words! nor Bunpo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect words! or Bunpo?

Connect words! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, Connect words! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bunpo on October 24, 2026.

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