Bunpo vs Language Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Language Learning
Practice speaking over 25 languages with an advanced AI companion. Engage in realistic conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and build fluency and confidence through personalized learning plans. Focus on vocabulary you'll actually use in real-life scenarios.
- AI speaking companion
- Real-life conversation practice
- Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar
- Personalized learning plans
- Learn 25+ languages
- Adaptive progress tracking
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Learn a new language through real conversations with Pingo. Loved by 8,000,000+ users, Pingo uses the most advanced AI built for language learning so you can have real-life conversations, get instant feedback, and learn words you’ll actually use. Speak to Pingo as you would a friend. Want to practice ordering at a café in Paris? Debate politics in Spanish? Or chat about K-dramas in Korean? Talk about your day, ask questions, and explore the language together. Practice speaking from 25+ languages to refine your vocabulary, become fluent, and speak confidently. Learn 25+ languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Thai, Hebrew, Greek, Indonesian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Persian, and Ukrainian. How to use Pingo AI 1) Speak to Pingo! Tell Pingo your language goals. 2) Get a personalized learning plan. 3) Practice speaking in real-life conversations. 4) Pingo remembers your progress and adapts as you improve — your personal speaking tutor. 5) Receive instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar for every language conversation. 6) Build real fluency and lasting confidence. Learn a language today! Pingo AI transforms self-guided practice into a goal-oriented, interactive learning experience that’s far more effective than simply repeating basic phrases aloud or struggling to find opportunities for real-life conversations. Ditch static, repetitive modules and boring lessons. At Pingo AI, we’re building the most dynamic and immersive AI language learning experience ever to help you reach your language goals as fast as possible. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at support@pingo.ai. Subscription Details: Pingo Pro A subscription is required to access full conversation practice and personalized language learning features. Pingo AI offers monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime. Terms: https://pingo.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pingo.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Bunpo at free with in-app purchases against Language Learning's subscription. Bunpo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Language Learning's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Language Learning sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 16K respectively.
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Language Learning weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Bunpo | Language Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18K ratings) — better | 4.6 (16K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 16K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #53 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bunpo Language Learning | Pingo AI, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bunpo
Language Learning
User reviews
Bunpo
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for learning Japanese
- 👍 Well-designed and organized
- 👍 Explains grammar and usage well
- 👍 Customizable to learning needs
- 👍 Effective spaced repetition
Room to improve
- 🔒 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
Language Learning
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for practicing speaking
- 🚀 Fantastic for practicing language
- 💡 Helps break past learning plateaus
Room to improve
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Limited speaking time with paid plan
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
Language Learning
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and unresponsive AI during conversations
- App fails to load past initial screen
Requested features
3 requests- Free trial or free version option
- Increase speaking time limit for paid plan
- Option to remove pinyin entirely
In-app purchases
Bunpo
- 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 trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
- Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
Language Learning
- Pingo Pro$14.991 Month
- Pingo Pro2 variants$17.991 Month
- Pingo Pro$19.991 Month
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- Pingo Pro$83.991 Year
- Pingo Pro7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Pingo Pro14 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Pingo Pro3 Days trial$83.991 Year
- Pingo Pro14 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Pingo Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Pingo Pro$99.991 Year
- Pingo Pro7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Pingo Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Pingo Pro1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- Pingo Pro7 Days trial$109.991 Year
- Pingo Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year









