Comparison

Bunpo vs Dusajeon Korean Dictionary

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

Dusajeon Korean Dictionary

An offline Korean learner's dictionary offering extensive features for vocabulary building and Hanja exploration. It provides a customizable interface and supports multiple search and definition languages.

Highlights
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Customizable user interface
  • Multi-language search (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
  • Over 60,000 Korean dictionary entries
  • Hanja Explorer for browsing Hanja
  • Deep link integration for external app searches
Features
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This is Dusajeon! Dusajeon is an offline, lightweight, and highly-customizable Korean learner's dictionary. Features: - Simple, intuitive, and highly-customizable UI - 100% offline - Search by Korean (Hangul, Hanja, or mixed), English, Japanese, or Chinese - Most definitions available in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese - More than 60,000 Korean language dictionary entries - Hanja Explorer feature lets you quickly browse through Hanja with options for sorting and filtering - Facilitates the learning of Hanja to quickly build your Korean vocabulary no matter your level - Deep link integration: search for any word from within another app via URL (great for flash card decks) Your user experience is valuable so please do not hesitate to provide feedback or report bugs!

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Dusajeon Korean Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bunpo at Free against Dusajeon Korean Dictionary's $5.99. Bunpo also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 34) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Dusajeon Korean Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (96% vs 72%). On rating, 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

Bunpo is free to download; Dusajeon Korean Dictionary costs $5.99 up front. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dusajeon Korean Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bunpo against 4.8 for Dusajeon Korean Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 96% of Dusajeon Korean Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Dusajeon Korean Dictionary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bunpo versus Dusajeon Korean Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoDusajeon Korean Dictionary
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.8 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB426 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningLouis Digioia

Customer experience

Bunpo

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

Dusajeon Korean Dictionary

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

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

Dusajeon Korean Dictionary

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
None

Dusajeon Korean Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dusajeon Korean Dictionary free?
Dusajeon Korean Dictionary costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Dusajeon Korean Dictionary?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Dusajeon Korean Dictionary averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Dusajeon Korean Dictionary have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Dusajeon Korean Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Dusajeon Korean Dictionary?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Dusajeon Korean Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dusajeon Korean Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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