Bunpo vs Phases Education
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bunpo
Master speaking, grammar, and vocabulary in over 10 languages with advanced speech recognition and personalized study plans. Progress from beginner to advanced levels with clear explanations and interactive exercises. Learn anytime, anywhere, with features like offline access for some languages.
- Speech recognition for speaking practice
- 10+ languages in one app
- Detailed grammar explanations
- Personalized spaced repetition reviews
- Offline access for select languages
- JLPT level grammar for Japanese
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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
Phases Education
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Phases helps students build confidence in speaking, storytelling, and expressing their ideas clearly. Designed for international students, IB learners, and English language learners, Phases provides guided speaking prompts that encourage students to think critically, organize their thoughts, and practice communicating their opinions. Instead of only writing essays, students practice speaking out loud — developing the confidence and communication skills needed for classroom discussions, presentations, and real-world conversations. What students can do in Phases • Respond to guided speaking prompts across topics like people, environment, books, and world news • Use AI-assisted scripts to help organize ideas before speaking • Practice classroom discussion and opinion sharing • Record their responses and review their speaking • Build a personal Voice Portfolio that tracks their speaking journey Built for students learning English Many students know what they want to say but struggle to express it confidently in English. Phases bridges that gap by giving students a safe place to practice speaking regularly. The prompts are designed for different age groups, helping learners gradually develop stronger communication and storytelling skills. Whether preparing for class discussions, improving spoken English, or learning to share ideas more confidently, Phases helps students practice finding their voice. Your voice is your story.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phases Education at none against Bunpo's 10. Bunpo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Phases Education asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bunpo | Phases Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bunpo Language Learning | Nichole Tay |
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
Phases Education
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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 trial$79.991 Year
- Bunpo Platinum Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
- Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
Phases Education
No in-app purchases









