# LingoDeer vs Bunpo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bunpo at free with in-app purchases against LingoDeer's subscription. Bunpo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). LingoDeer's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LingoDeer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 18K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of LingoDeer'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.

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LingoDeer | Bunpo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LingoDeer Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261193708) | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) |

## What reviewers say

### LingoDeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingodeer-learn-languages/id1261193709)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers structured language lessons created by teachers, making learning effective and easy. It covers 20 languages, from beginner alphabets to conversational fluency, with interactive exercises and native speaker audio.

**Highlights:** Short, interactive lessons, Clear learning path, Grammar tips and notes, Native speaker audio, Flashcards and quizzes, Offline learning, Real-life conversation practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Japanese Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Korean Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Multilingual Pass - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Korean Quarterly subscription | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Multilingual Pass - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Korean Pass - Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass - 6 Months | $83.99 | per 6 months |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Multilingual Pass (Annual) | $95.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription - discount | $109.99 | per year |
| Buy 1200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Multilingual Pass - Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership for new | $299.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership discount | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Asian languages
- 👍 Thorough grammar and sentence structure explanations
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive lessons and review features
- 🔊 Clear audio and pronunciation guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after initial lessons
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between languages
- 🔢 Lack of customization options (e.g., dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Progress bar not updating correctly
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Inability to resume lessons after app update
- Keyboard issues when typing answers

**Requested features**

- Allow typing answers instead of just selecting
- Provide feedback on pronunciation accuracy
- Improve spaced repetition for vocabulary review
- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Implement a community feature to connect with other learners


### 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 LingoDeer free?

LingoDeer 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, LingoDeer or Bunpo?

Bunpo is rated higher. LingoDeer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Bunpo averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do LingoDeer or Bunpo have ads?

Neither LingoDeer nor Bunpo shows ads.

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

LingoDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, LingoDeer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bunpo on September 24, 2026.

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