Comparison

Bunpo vs 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

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

脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

Features
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■ルールは簡単! 下のリストの漢字を動かして、熟語を作ろう! 全ての文字を正しい位置に動かしたらゲームクリア! ■ちょっとしたスキマ時間に脳トレ! 大きな文字で爽快漢字パズル! 待ち時間の暇つぶしに、自分のペースで頭の体操をしよう! ■大満足の問題数! 簡単な問題から頭をひねるような難問まで、厳選された良問を255問収録! 漢字のクロスワードで毎日コツコツ脳の特訓をしよう! ■ヒント機能や熟語学習機能も! 難しくてどうしても解けなかったらヒントを見よう! ゲームクリア後に熟語の一覧が表示されるので、漢字の意味が分からなくても学習できる! ゲームであなたの脳を鍛えよう!

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bunpo at 4.9 against 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ's 4.4. Bunpo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 21, 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 57% of 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bunpo versus 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpo脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better56.9% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBunpo Language Learningnullhouse Inc.

Customer experience

Bunpo

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

脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Bunpo

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for learning Japanese
  • 👍 Well-designed and organized
  • 👍 Explains grammar and usage well
  • 👍 Customizable to learning needs
  • 👍 Effective spaced repetition

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Brain training and cognitive activation
  • 💡 Learning new vocabulary and Kanji
  • 👍 Enjoyable and fun gameplay
  • ✨ Satisfying when puzzles are solved
  • ✅ Hints available when stuck

Room to improve

  • 📺 Too many ads
  • ⏳ Long ad durations
  • 🧩 Puzzles becoming too easy
  • 🤔 Answer order revealed too easily
  • 😵 Difficulty inconsistency (too easy/hard)

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

脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes during SAGA ads
  • App freezes at 'XX questions solved' screen
  • Unresponsive 'Next' button after completing a puzzle
  • Unskippable ads or ads blocking gameplay
  • Inability to tap lower left characters after ad removal
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  • Bug where completed puzzles are not displayed
  • Ignoring bug reports and inquiries

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more levels/content
  • Improve difficulty balancing
  • Retain completed puzzle view
  • Add scoring based on time and hints
  • Allow bookmarking of challenging/favorite problems
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  • Implement a paid ad-free version
  • Improve navigation for past problems
  • Fix bugs related to freezing and unresponsiveness
  • Ensure all correct answers are recognized
  • Address issues with unskippable or problematic ads

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

脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ free?
脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Bunpo or 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ have ads?
脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ shows ads; Bunpo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ every 2 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 18, 2026 and 脳トレ!大人の漢字ナンクロ on October 16, 2026.

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