# Bunpo vs Japanese Language RPG Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Bunpo at none against Japanese Language RPG Quest's shown. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 268). Japanese Language RPG Quest's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 72%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Japanese Language RPG Quest sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 89% of Japanese Language RPG Quest'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, Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | Japanese Language RPG Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** | [4.7 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) | [Skydea K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489554047) |

## 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 (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 Language RPG Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921)

Embark on story-driven quests across Japan to learn practical Japanese. Master hiragana and katakana with bite-sized lessons and engage in real-world dialogues. This app offers an RPG-style learning experience with daily challenges for consistent progress, all without textbooks.

**Highlights:** Story-driven quests across Japan, Learn hiragana and katakana, Practical vocabulary and grammar, Real-world dialogue practice, RPG-style progression, Short daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ramen Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| God Mode Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective for learning kana and vocabulary
- 💡 Immersive RPG-style gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🏫 Helpful for beginners and review for intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with word acceptance and pronunciation
- 🔍 Limited content and short playtime
- 💰 Stamina/energy system can feel restrictive
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding audio for pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and money not properly registering
- Certain quiz answers not being accepted correctly

**Requested features**

- More content and levels to expand the experience
- Ability to disable romaji and focus on kana/kanji
- Customizable flashcard/review system
- Stroke order practice for kanji
- Sync progress across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Is Japanese Language RPG Quest free?

Japanese Language RPG Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Japanese Language RPG Quest averages 4.7 from 268 ratings.

### Do Bunpo or Japanese Language RPG Quest have ads?

Japanese Language RPG Quest shows ads; Bunpo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Japanese Language RPG Quest on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*