Comparison

Bunpo vs JLPT Multilingual

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

JLPT Multilingual

Master Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) levels N1 through N5 with comprehensive grammar, kanji, and vocabulary lessons. Access N5 content for free, with paid options for higher levels and premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • JLPT N1-N5 grammar explanations
  • JLPT N1-N5 kanji vocabulary
  • JLPT N1-N5 vocabulary
  • English meanings and examples
  • Free access to N5 content
  • Paid access to N1-N4 content
  • Premium subscription options
Features
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Learn JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Grammar , Kanji Vocabulary and Vocabulary in English * In JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Grammar section , you can find Meaning of Grammar, Formation and Examples in English. * IN JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Vocabulary section, you can find Meaning ,Pronunciation and Examples in English. * In JLPT N1,N2, N3, N4 ,N5 Kanji Vocabulary section, you can find Meaning Pronunciation and Examples in English. * You can excess JLPT N5 Vocabulary, Grammar and Kanji Vocabulary in free. * You have to pay $1.99(USD) each to excess JLPT N1,N2,N3,N4 Vocabulary, Grammar and Kanji Vocabulary. Terms & Conditions: https://ikigaitechnology.jp/en/jlpt-multilingual-terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
JLPT Multilingual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bunpo at 4.9 against JLPT Multilingual's 3.0. Bunpo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Bunpo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and JLPT Multilingual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 75% of JLPT Multilingual's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, JLPT Multilingual fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bunpo versus JLPT Multilingual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoJLPT Multilingual
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningIkigai Technology K.K

Customer experience

Bunpo

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

JLPT Multilingual

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

JLPT Multilingual

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
10 purchases

JLPT Multilingual

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Premium Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium Subscription$3.496 Months
  • 12 Months Premium Subscription$7.491 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock JLPT N4 VOCABULARY$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N4 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N3 VOCABULARY$1.99
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  • Unlock JLPT N3 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 VOCABULARY$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 KANJI VOCAB$1.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JLPT Multilingual free?
JLPT Multilingual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or JLPT Multilingual?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while JLPT Multilingual averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bunpo or JLPT Multilingual have ads?
JLPT Multilingual shows ads; Bunpo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or JLPT Multilingual?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and JLPT Multilingual fortnightly. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on September 27, 2026 and JLPT Multilingual on August 25, 2026.

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