Comparison

Bunpo vs manaba 出席

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

manaba 出席

This application integrates with manaba to manage attendance. It allows users to record attendance via voice or attendance codes, view submission history, and check attendance status for each class. Requires a contract with manaba attendance management option by your educational institution.

Highlights
  • Attendance management via manaba
  • Voice-based attendance recording
  • Attendance code submission
  • View submission history
  • Check attendance status per class
  • Sync with web browser submissions
Features
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このアプリでは manaba と連携して出席管理ができるようになります。 ※本アプリの利用にはご所属の教育機関で manaba 出席管理オプションのご契約が必要です。 アプリのログイン後にできることは以下です。 ・ manaba のコースや履修情報との連携(一部タイムラグがございます) ・音声通信を使用した出席記録の提出 ・出席コードを使用した出席記録の提出 ・提出履歴の確認 ・各授業(コマ)の出席状況の確認 ・Webブラウザから提出した出席記録との同期 ※今後拡張する可能性もございます。

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
manaba 出席4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bunpo at 73% against manaba 出席's 33%. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). manaba 出席's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. manaba 出席 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, manaba 出席 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bunpo versus manaba 出席: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpomanaba 出席
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningAsahi Net, Inc.

Customer experience

Bunpo

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

manaba 出席

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

manaba 出席

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
None

manaba 出席

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is manaba 出席 free?
manaba 出席 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bunpo or manaba 出席 have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor manaba 出席 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or manaba 出席?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and manaba 出席 every 6 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on September 24, 2026 and manaba 出席 on September 7, 2026.

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