Comparison

Bunpo vs Pratt Safe

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

Head to head
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

About

Pratt Safe

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus safety. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing for safety alerts, and tools to report concerns directly to security.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Mobile Bluelight (real-time location)
  • Friend Walk (location sharing)
  • Tip Reporting
  • Virtual WalkHome (security monitoring)
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus and Transit Maps
  • Emergency Plans
Features
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Pratt Safe is the official safety app of Pratt Institute. It is the only app that integrates with Pratt Institute's safety and security systems. The Department of Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Pratt Institute campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Pratt Safe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Pratt Institute area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Pratt Institute security in real-time in case of a crisis  - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Pratt Institute security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.       - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.       - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.       - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps       - Campus Map: Navigate around the Pratt Institute area.       - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Pratt Institute. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Pratt Institute safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Pratt Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bunpo at 72% against Pratt Safe's 17%. Bunpo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (18K vs 16). Pratt Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support 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. Bunpo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pratt Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 16, 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 17% of Pratt Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Pratt Safe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bunpo versus Pratt Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoPratt Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better2.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningPratt Institute

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,012 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,142 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.2%

Pratt Safe

All ratings16 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and 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

Pratt Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions5
  • Bunpo Plus Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Bunpo Platinum Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Bunpo Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Bunpo Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Bunpo Platinum Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
None

Pratt Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pratt Safe free?
Pratt Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Pratt Safe?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Pratt Safe averages 2.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Pratt Safe have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Pratt Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Pratt Safe?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Pratt Safe every 3 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pratt Safe on October 13, 2026.

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