Comparison

LearnMatch vs Bunpo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LearnMatch

This app helps you learn new languages and master vocabulary through engaging exercises and personalized learning. It supports multiple languages and offers interactive games to make the learning process fun and effective.

Highlights
  • Learn 7 languages
  • Personalized vocabulary building
  • Multiple exercise types
  • Real-time multiplayer games
  • Comprehensive dictionary
  • Customizable avatar
Features
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Your best language learning app and vocabulary trainer - with a clean, modern design and an incredible fun factor and even free to a certain extent! Learn Match might even get you addicted to language learning! But that’s a good thing, right? Learn languages today with LearnMatch and Lino - your personal tutor. Try it out :) Learn Match is the perfect vocabulary trainer and app to learn languages if: - You need to learn vocabulary for school/tests/exams. Get a higher grade at your next English language test! Learn English with LearnMatch. - You want to learn a new language from scratch. Bet you always wanted to know some Spanish for your holidays there, didn’t you? Learn Spanish with LearnMatch. - You want to improve your already existing language skills. Why not improve your rusty German or French? Learn German or French with LearnMatch. Convinced? Download it now and Learn English Learn German Learn Spanish Learn French Learn Italian Learn Portuguese Learn Japanese with our award-winning language learning app! LearnMatch offers you: - 7 learning languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese - 35+ UI languages: use the app in your language by choosing between: Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Argentina), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu. - Personalised design: you can choose your own avatar. Usage is easy and fun – not only your brain but also your eyes will enjoy learning new vocabulary :) - Personalised language learning: you can add whichever word you choose to LearnMatch – either from an online article or an email you are reading – even from Facebook. Just click on the word and build up your personal dictionary. - Various exercise types: LearnMatch offers you many different exercise types – more than most other language learning apps. earning vocabulary will never be boring again! Which language do you want to learn first? English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese? - Play with friends in real time in a LiveMatch: challenge your friends to fun, interactive vocabulary games called LiveMatches – simply invite them via WhatsApp/Messenger/Email/text message. Language learning comes naturally when it’s embedded in a playful context. LiveMatch is the most amazing feature! Everyone loves LiveMatch. Challenge your friends now! - Comprehensive dictionary: containing all the vocabulary from the app (+ unique bonus vocabulary for football professionals and fans) – ideal for looking up and learning new words. PLUS your own personal dictionary. - Did you know that with LearnMatch you can not only learn vocabulary, , but also translate words you don’t know in another language. Try the LearnMatch translator. LearnMatch is free to a certain extent. In-app purchases are available. If you choose to subscribe, you pay the price set for your country. The subscription is automatically renewed if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be debited within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription for the next term. The current term of in-app subscriptions cannot be terminated. You can deactivate the automatic renewal function at any time in the account settings. Terms and conditions: https://learnmatch.net/en/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://learnmatch.net/en/privacy-policy/

About

Bunpo

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
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Learn languages with Bunpo! Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, English and more! Master speaking, grammar, and vocabulary from beginner to advanced, trusted by over 5 million learners worldwide. From your first Hiragana あ to JLPT N1, from "annyeong" to a real Korean conversation, or any of our 8+ languages, Bunpo takes you from day one to fluency. ========= Why Bunpo works for language learning - Speak from day one: Start speaking from your very first lesson with advanced speech recognition technology. - 8+ languages, one app: Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, and English, and switch between them anytime without juggling multiple apps. - Grammar that makes sense: Detailed explanations in plain English, plus exercises that make it stick. - Smart review: A personalized study plan powered by spaced repetition (SRS) so you remember more, faster. - From the alphabet to advanced: Start with your very first character and build all the way to advanced grammar, whatever language you choose. Whether you're learning for travel, a higher grade, JLPT, a career boost, or just to feel confident in a new conversation, Bunpo's got your back. ========= Japanese Course - Master the Japanese alphabets (Hiragana & Katakana) so you can read menus, train signs, and even your favorite manga without guessing. - Learn Japanese grammar for every JLPT level (N5 to N1) with clear, no-nonsense explanations because "This is a pen" will only get you so far. - Build real-world Japanese vocabulary and kanji knowledge you can actually use in daily conversations, not just in textbooks. - Practice with 1,800+ Japanese example sentences and 8,000+ interactive quizzes designed to make new grammar and vocab stick. - Search any topic instantly in the Japanese grammar dictionary, perfect for "What does that mean again?" moments. - Review smarter, not harder, with a spaced repetition system (SRS) that reminds you before you forget. ========= Korean Course - Master the Korean alphabet (Hangul) with a guided chart, listening, and writing practice. - Build Korean vocabulary you'll actually use in everyday conversations. - Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking so every skill grows together. ========= Spanish Course - Learn Spanish offline - Master Spanish grammar from A1 to B1 level - Spanish verb conjugation - Perfect your Spanish pronunciation ========= French Course - Learn French offline - Master French grammar from A1 to A2 level - French verb conjugation - Perfect your French pronunciation ========= German Course - Learn German offline - Master German grammar from A1 to C1 level - German verb conjugation - Perfect your German pronunciation ========= Chinese Course - Learn Chinese offline - Master Chinese vocabulary and phrases - Listen, speak, and write Chinese ========= Subscription pricing and terms Bunpo offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription and an auto-renewing yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to the Bunpo courses while you maintain an active subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Bunpo also offers a Forever subscription, which is paid for by a one-off upfront payment with unlimited access to the Bunpo courses forever. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://bunpo.app/privacy.html Any feedback? Feel free to contact us at: iphone@bunpo.app

Screenshots

LearnMatch4 screens
Bunpo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bunpo at 18K against LearnMatch's 250. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). LearnMatch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LearnMatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $20.99 per 3 months and Bunpo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 250, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearnMatch ships an update monthly, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LearnMatch versus Bunpo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearnMatchBunpo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (250 ratings)4.9 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings25018K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVE Vision Education GmbHBunpo Language Learning

Customer experience

LearnMatch

All ratings250 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.9%

Bunpo

All ratings18,012 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,129 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

LearnMatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bunpo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

9 purchases

LearnMatch

Subscriptions2
  • LearnMatch PREMIUM 3 m$20.993 Months
  • LearnMatch PREMIUM 12 m2 variants$58.991 Year
One-time7
  • Full version$17.99
  • Business Result 1 - Starter$19.99
  • Business Result 2 - Elementary$19.99
Show 4 more
  • Business Result 3 - Pre-Interm$19.99
  • Business Result 4 - Intermed.$19.99
  • Business Result 5 - Upper-Int.$19.99
  • Business Result 6 - Advanced$19.99
9 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions7
  • Bunpo Plus Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Bunpo Platinum Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bunpo Platinum Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Bunpo Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Bunpo Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Bunpo Platinum Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Bunpo Platinum Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is LearnMatch free?
LearnMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LearnMatch or Bunpo?
Bunpo is rated higher. LearnMatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Bunpo averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.
Do LearnMatch or Bunpo have ads?
Neither LearnMatch nor Bunpo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LearnMatch or Bunpo?
LearnMatch ships an update monthly, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, LearnMatch was updated on July 6, 2026 and Bunpo on September 24, 2026.

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