# Bunpo vs Japanese Dictionary Pro+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bunpo at 72% against Japanese Dictionary Pro+'s 0%. Bunpo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Japanese Dictionary Pro+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Japanese Dictionary Pro+'s.

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Japanese Dictionary Pro+ every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | Japanese Dictionary Pro+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-dictionary-pro-plus/id1373735654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) | [Puju Dekivadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289574712) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunpo

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

Master speaking, grammar, and vocabulary in over 10 languages with advanced speech recognition and personalized study plans. Progress from beginner to advanced levels with clear explanations and interactive exercises. Learn anytime, anywhere, with features like offline access for some languages.

**Highlights:** Speech recognition for speaking practice, 10+ languages in one app, Detailed grammar explanations, Personalized spaced repetition reviews, Offline access for select languages, JLPT level grammar for Japanese

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 Platinum Yearly | $99.99 | 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


### Japanese Dictionary Pro+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-dictionary-pro-plus/id1373735654)

Learn and translate Japanese with this offline dictionary and translator app. It offers a Japanese keyboard, word quizzes, and text-to-speech functionality. Save favorite words and access search history easily.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary and translator, Japanese keyboard with suggestions, Interactive word quizzes, Text-to-speech for English words, Save words to favorites, Search history, Share words and meanings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Is Japanese Dictionary Pro+ free?

Japanese Dictionary Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Japanese Dictionary Pro+?

Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Japanese Dictionary Pro+ averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Bunpo or Japanese Dictionary Pro+ have ads?

Japanese Dictionary Pro+ shows ads; Bunpo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Japanese Dictionary Pro+?

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Japanese Dictionary Pro+ every 16 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Japanese Dictionary Pro+ on November 2, 2026.

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