# Bunpo vs Korean Pro

The clearest difference is price: Bunpo at Free against Korean Pro's $4.99. Bunpo also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Korean Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bunpo is free to download; Korean Pro costs $4.99 up front. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Korean Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bunpo against 5.0 for Korean Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 1, 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 57% of Korean Pro's.

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Korean Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunpo | Korean Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunpo-language-learning/id1279720052/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-pro-dictionary-and-exams/id6470650921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 239 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bunpo Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279720051) | [Dmitry Zaika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326165516) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 Platinum Yearly | $99.99 | 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


### Korean Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korean-pro-dictionary-and-exams/id6470650921)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Master the Korean language with a comprehensive dictionary and exam preparation tools. Explore vocabulary across diverse topics, perfect your pronunciation, and utilize retention techniques for effective learning. Ideal for those passionate about Korean culture through music, dramas, or literature.

**Highlights:** Extensive vocabulary across topics, Precision pronunciation guide, Personalized learning paths, Contextual examples and explanations, Enhanced retention techniques, TOPIK exam preparation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunpo free?

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

### Is Korean Pro free?

Korean Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Korean Pro?

Korean Pro is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Korean Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bunpo or Korean Pro have ads?

Neither Bunpo nor Korean Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Korean Pro?

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Korean Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Korean Pro on October 30, 2026.

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