# JClass vs Bunpo

The clearest difference is price: Bunpo at Free against JClass's $4.99. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 376). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bunpo is free to download; JClass costs $4.99 up front. JClass sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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.

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 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of JClass's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bunpo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JClass ships an update every 2 months, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JClass | Bunpo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jclass-study-kanji/id1226096296/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 376 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Cozain](https://appshunter.io/developer/576265620) | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) |

## What reviewers say

### JClass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jclass-study-kanji/id1226096296)

Master Japanese easily with a virtual tutor. Progress through hiragana, katakana, kanji, and vocabulary with interactive quizzes and progress tracking. Earn achievements and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Learn hiragana, katakana, and kanji, Vocabulary building, Interactive quiz mode, Progress tracking, Achievements and leaderboards, Content review by level

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JLPT N5 | Free | one-time |
| JLPT N4 | Free | one-time |
| JLPT N2 | Free | one-time |
| JLPT N3 | Free | one-time |
| JLPT N1 | Free | one-time |
| Full JLPT Access | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective for learning
- 💡 Good for building memory
- 💰 Great value for money
- 📚 Teaches words with kana/kanji

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- ❌ No Russian language support
- ❌ Limited language options
- 🐛 App hangs/freezes
- ❌ Payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on iPhone
- App crashes with iOS 13.4
- App crashes every time
- App don't working on iPhone 5C
- Purchased but it didn’t work

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language
- Add more language options
- Ability to reset progress
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Transfer progress to other devices


### 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunpo Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunpo Platinum Monthly | $19.99 | 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 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 JClass free?

JClass costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JClass or Bunpo?

Bunpo is rated higher. JClass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Bunpo averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do JClass or Bunpo have ads?

Neither JClass nor Bunpo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JClass or Bunpo?

JClass ships an update every 2 months, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, JClass was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bunpo on September 26, 2026.

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