Comparison

Bunpo vs Japanese Learning For Beginner

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

Japanese Learning For Beginner

Master Japanese with a comprehensive course designed for beginners. Build skills through structured lessons, vocabulary, phrases, and quizzes. Unlock the full curriculum with premium access for an ad-free, in-depth learning experience.

Highlights
  • Structured Japanese lessons
  • Vocabulary and phrase building
  • Chapter quizzes
  • Progressive skill development
  • Premium ad-free experience
  • Lifetime purchase option
Features
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Complete Japanese language learning course from basic to advanced level, specially designed for beginners. Our app helps you build strong Japanese language skills step by step with structured lessons, vocabulary, phrases, and quizzes. Start learning Japanese for free today. Free Content (Ad-Supported) • First 2 chapters with all lessons included • Practice exercises • Quizzes for free chapters Users can learn and take quizzes for the first two chapters completely free. Free access is supported by ads. Premium Access (In-App Purchase Required) To unlock the entire course — including all remaining chapters, lessons, quizzes, and full content — you will need either: • A paid auto-renewable subscription, or • A one-time lifetime purchase Premium access provides: • Full access to all chapters and lessons • Advanced vocabulary and sentence practice • All quizzes and exercises • An ad-free experience There are hundreds of words covering daily life phrases, important expressions, vocabulary, and thousands of Japanese words and sentences to help you speak confidently. After completing each lesson, you can take quizzes to test your knowledge and strengthen your Japanese language skills. No registration is required to start learning. Begin your Japanese language learning journey today. Privacy Policy: https://alikekraa.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://alikekraa.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Japanese Learning For Beginner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bunpo and Japanese Learning For Beginner both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Japanese Learning For Beginner's. Bunpo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Japanese Learning For Beginner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Japanese Learning For Beginner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Japanese Learning For Beginner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 13, 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 0% of Japanese Learning For Beginner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Japanese Learning For Beginner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bunpo versus Japanese Learning For Beginner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoJapanese Learning For Beginner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningAli Hassan

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,129 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,155 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.4%

Japanese Learning For Beginner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Japanese Learning For Beginner

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
4 purchases

Japanese Learning For Beginner

Subscriptions3
  • Japanese Course3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Japanese Course3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Japanese Course$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Japanese Course Premium$59.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Japanese Learning For Beginner free?
Japanese Learning For Beginner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Japanese Learning For Beginner?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Japanese Learning For Beginner averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Japanese Learning For Beginner have ads?
Japanese Learning For Beginner shows ads; Bunpo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Japanese Learning For Beginner?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Japanese Learning For Beginner every 3 months. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Japanese Learning For Beginner on October 24, 2026.

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