Comparison

Bunpo vs Tenmin

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

Tenmin

Practice speaking a new language with an AI tutor that feels human. Engage in live conversations, utilize an interactive whiteboard for vocabulary and visuals, and improve pronunciation through role-playing and real-world discussions. Perfect for learners of all levels seeking an immersive and effective language learning experience.

Highlights
  • Human-level AI conversations
  • Interactive whiteboard for visuals
  • Pronunciation correction
  • Roleplay scenarios
  • Live conversation practice
  • Vocabulary learning with visuals
Features
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Tenmin - Your AI Language Tutor! Master a new language with a personal AI tutor that feels human! Tenmin is your go-to app for conversational fluency. Practice speaking live with an AI tutor that adapts to your needs, using a dynamic whiteboard to teach vocab with visuals, correct pronunciation, roleplay scenarios, discuss trending news, and more. Whether you're learning English, French, Korean, or beyond, Tenmin makes language learning immersive, fun, and effective. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Why Tenmin? - Human-Level Conversations: Chat naturally with an AI that understands both your native and target languages for true personalization. - Interactive Whiteboard: Learn visually with real-time drawings, vocab pics, and lesson plans tailored to you. - Speak Confidently: Build fluency through live convos, pronunciation tips, and roleplays. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners! Join over 300,000 users who are already speaking with confidence! Download Tenmin now and chat your way to fluency.

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Tenmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bunpo at 4.9 against Tenmin's 4.6. Bunpo also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 53%) and ratings volume (18K vs 973). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tenmin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 973, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bunpo's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tenmin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bunpo versus Tenmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoTenmin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better4.6 (973 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better973
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningViktor Shen

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,012 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,142 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.2%

Tenmin

All ratings973 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative43.4%

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

Tenmin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
3 purchases

Tenmin

Subscriptions3
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Tenmin Pro (1 Year)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tenmin free?
Tenmin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Tenmin?
Bunpo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Tenmin averages 4.6 from 973 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Tenmin have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Tenmin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Tenmin?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Tenmin every 9 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tenmin on October 16, 2026.

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