Comparison

Bunpo vs Learn a New Language by Voca+

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, Dutch, Arabic, 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 10+ 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. - 10+ languages, one app: Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, 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 ========= Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://bunpo.app/privacy.html Any feedback? Feel free to contact us at: iphone@bunpo.app

About

Learn a New Language by Voca+

Master new languages by expanding your vocabulary with this app. It offers structured word lists, flashcards, and multiple-choice quizzes to reinforce learning. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for an enjoyable language acquisition journey.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary building
  • Multiple language support
  • Categorized word lists
  • Multiple-choice tests
  • Offline mode
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Learning a language can be an experience that transforms your life. Everyone wants to learn to read, write, and speak a language with confidence. The best way to start learning a language is to improve our vocabulary. We offer this to you. Learn a new language quickly. Learn English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish. You can learn up to 7 languages and each with a vocabulary of over a thousand words. Simply choose your native language and start learning the others. The app makes it easy to switch between languages and focus on building your vocabulary step by step in a simple and enjoyable way. We have separated the word list into different lots of categories. First one is general and the word level increases level by level. Other categories of difficulty are managed randomly. Maybe you know some words before, but you don't want to see them again. You can tap the "I know" button and jump to the next new word. You can manage the words below the "Learnt Words" screen from Settings. Seeing a word is beautiful but it stays in short memory. Thus, you should test your memory. Voca+ generates a 4 choices test and the words selected randomly from what you learned. Other Features - Completely can work in offline mode. No internet required. Learn wherever you want without any limitations. - Supported dark mode. Subscription and Pricing: If you choose to purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Current subscription starts from $1.99 USD/month. Subscriptions can be deactivated at the following link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://kemalbakacak.com/agreements/vocaplus-learn-a-new-language/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://kemalbakacak.com/agreements/vocaplus-learn-a-new-language/terms_and_conditions.html

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Learn a New Language by Voca+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bunpo at none against Learn a New Language by Voca+'s shown. Bunpo also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 7) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn a New Language by Voca+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Learn a New Language by Voca+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bunpo versus Learn a New Language by Voca+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoLearn a New Language by Voca+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB30 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningKemal Bakacak

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,167 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,156 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.4%

Learn a New Language by Voca+

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Learn a New Language by Voca+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions6
  • 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 trial$79.991 Year
  • Bunpo Platinum Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
11 purchases

Learn a New Language by Voca+

Subscriptions8
  • Learn English - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Learn Portuguese - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Learn Spanish - Monthly$1.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Learn Italian - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Learn Turkish - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Learn French - Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Learn German - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Big Gift Coffee$1.99
  • Big Gift Coffee$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn a New Language by Voca+ free?
Learn a New Language by Voca+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Learn a New Language by Voca+?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Learn a New Language by Voca+ averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Learn a New Language by Voca+ have ads?
Learn a New Language by Voca+ shows ads; Bunpo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Learn a New Language by Voca+?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Learn a New Language by Voca+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Learn a New Language by Voca+ on October 25, 2026.

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