# Bunpo vs Hypnoledge

The clearest difference is rating: Bunpo at 4.9 against Hypnoledge's 3.9. Bunpo also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 43%) and ratings volume (18K vs 192). Hypnoledge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hypnoledge sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 192, 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 43% of Hypnoledge's.

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Hypnoledge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | Hypnoledge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** | [3.9 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypnoledge-languageshypnosis/id1624551050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) | [Hypnovation Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624551052) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 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


### Hypnoledge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypnoledge-languageshypnosis/id1624551050)

Learn foreign languages and enhance personal development through scientifically tested hypnosis techniques. This app combines immersive listening, vocabulary, grammar, and coaching sessions to boost confidence and fluency.

**Highlights:** Language learning under hypnosis, Personal development coaching, Immersive listening sessions, Vocabulary and grammar exercises, Oblivion-curve review module, Rewards system for motivation

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription solo | $16.99 | per month |
| Subscription solo | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscription family | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscription solo | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription family | $134.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription solo | $159.99 | per year |
| Subscription family | $239.99 | per year |
| Hypnokeys pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hypnokeys pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Health and wellfare extension | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hypnokeys pack 4 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $449.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept (hypnosis for learning)
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Effective learning method
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing learning experience
- ✨ Engaging and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pricing
- ❌ Free trial misleading/not free
- 🚫 Content locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing app navigation
- 📉 Poor value for money

**Reported bugs**

- Comprehension exercise not loading
- Visual exercises lack native language hints
- Numerous linguistic errors
- App crashes or kicks user out
- Interface remains in French despite selection

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (Russian, Korean, Japanese)
- Offer American English accent
- Allow choosing specific topics for learning
- Improve clarity of visual exercises
- Provide correct answers after errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Is Hypnoledge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Hypnoledge?

Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Hypnoledge averages 3.9 from 192 ratings.

### Do Bunpo or Hypnoledge have ads?

Neither Bunpo nor Hypnoledge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Hypnoledge?

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Hypnoledge every 3 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hypnoledge on October 22, 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.*