# Bunpo vs Chinese Language Learning+

The clearest difference is ads: Bunpo at none against Chinese Language Learning+'s shown. Bunpo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (18K vs 6). Chinese Language Learning+'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Chinese Language Learning+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese Language Learning+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | Chinese Language Learning+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) | [DEVWORLD VIETAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867412933) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunpo Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunpo Platinum Monthly | $19.99 | 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 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


### Chinese Language Learning+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-language-learning-plus/id6462660971)

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive mini-lessons covering Pinyin, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Designed by CSL teachers, it prepares you for HSK exams with speech assessment and handwriting practice.

**Highlights:** 500+ mini-lessons, HSK curriculum alignment, Automatic speech assessment, Chinese character handwriting, Gamified learning style, Offline learning support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Is Chinese Language Learning+ free?

Chinese Language Learning+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Chinese Language Learning+?

Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Chinese Language Learning+ averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bunpo or Chinese Language Learning+ have ads?

Chinese Language Learning+ shows ads; Bunpo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Chinese Language Learning+?

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Chinese Language Learning+ monthly. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chinese Language Learning+ on September 17, 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.*