# Bunpo vs JLPT Multilingual

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.

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.

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.

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, JLPT Multilingual fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | JLPT Multilingual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-multilingual/id1477178166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 69 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) | [Ikigai Technology K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471470710) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### JLPT Multilingual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-multilingual/id1477178166)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Premium Subscription | $7.49 | per year |
| Unlock JLPT N4 VOCABULARY | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N4 GRAMMAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N3 VOCABULARY | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N3 GRAMMAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N1 VOCABULARY | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N1 GRAMMAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock JLPT N1 KANJI VOCAB | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026 and JLPT Multilingual on August 25, 2026.

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