Comparison

Bunpo vs Singlish

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

Singlish

Features
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Want to chit-chat with Singaporeans in their very own Singlish? Or maybe you moved to Singapore and overheard words like "lah", "shiok", or "kiasu" and thought, "Wait, what's that?" Welcome to Singlish, the ultimate, fun app to learn how to write and speak like a true Singaporean. We deep dive into 200+ Singaporean English expressions — and from the fun lingo to the cheeky expressions, you'll be talking like a true-blue Singaporean in no time with timed lessons, spaced repetition exercises, quizzes and pronunciation (including recordings)! Whether you're a tourist hoping to blend in, an expat who just moved in, a local looking to brush up your knowledge, or someone far away intrigued by Singaporean culture, this app is for you. What’s inside? Over 200 Singlish Phrases! - From the everyday 'can lah' to the curious 'chope', explore a treasure trove of uniquely Singaporean expressions. Weekly Challenges - Keep things spicy and fresh! Learn and master new words every week. Can you keep up with your strike, or you kiasi? Hear It, Say It! - With our local dictation and example phrases, learn not just how to write, but also the lepak way to pronounce it. Play & Practice - Turn your learning into a game! Challenge yourself and see if you’re truly "atas" in Singlish. Still thinking ah? Come lah, join us and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Singlish. P.S: Eh, don't say we bojio ah! -------------------- "Singlish" subscription "Singlish Pro". "Singlish" plans: Monthly: $2.99 Monthly Special Offer: $1.99 Monthly Super Promo: $0.99 Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase You can cancel your subscription at any time Terms of use: https://singlish.app/terms Privacy policy: https://singlish.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Singlish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Singlish at every 2 days against Bunpo's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Singlish sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Singlish every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bunpo versus Singlish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoSinglish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningBits of WOW

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

Singlish

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
7 purchases

Singlish

Subscriptions4
  • Singlish Pro3 variants$0.991 Month
  • Singlish Pro$1.991 Month
  • Singlish Pro Special Offer$1.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Singlish Pro$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Singlish Pro2 variants$4.99
  • Singlish Pro2 variants$7.99
  • Singlish Pro2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Singlish free?
Singlish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bunpo or Singlish have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Singlish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Singlish?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Singlish every 2 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Singlish on September 9, 2026.

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