Bunpo vs PocketARM
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
PocketARM
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Pocket ARM — ARMv7 Simulator Carry a complete ARM assembly development environment in your pocket. Pocket ARM is a full ARMv7 UAL assembly simulator for iOS, designed for computer science students, embedded developers, and anyone who wants to understand how processors really work — one instruction at a time. Learn ARM Assembly the Right Way There's no better way to understand a processor than to watch it think. Pocket ARM lets you write ARM assembly, assemble it instantly, and step through execution instruction by instruction — watching registers change, flags flip, and memory update in real time. A Professional Toolset in Your Hand Full ARMv7 UAL assembler with label resolution and condition codes All 16 general-purpose registers (R0–R15) with SP, LR, and PC clearly labelled CPSR status register with live N, Z, C, V, I, F, and T flag display Hex memory viewer with Text, Data, and Stack segment views Breakpoints — tap any instruction in the disassembly to pause execution there Step, Step N, Run, and Stop controls Console output for SVC calls Built for iPad and iPhone On iPad, Pocket ARM presents a classic quad-pane layout — registers, source editor, disassembly, memory, and console all visible simultaneously, inspired by the legendary xspim MIPS simulator. On iPhone, the same power is one tab away. Supported Instructions MOV, ADD, SUB, MUL, AND, ORR, EOR, BIC, CMP, TST, LSL, LSR, ASR, LDR, STR, PUSH, POP, B, BL, BX, and the full set of ARM condition code suffixes — EQ, NE, LT, GT, LE, GE, and more. Who Is It For? Computer science and computer engineering students studying processor architecture Embedded developers wanting a quick sandbox for ARM logic Hobbyists and retro computing enthusiasts curious about how RISC processors work Anyone who has ever wondered what happens inside a chip
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bunpo at Free against PocketARM's $2.99. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). PocketARM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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
Bunpo is free to download; PocketARM costs $2.99 up front. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PocketARM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, PocketARM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bunpo | PocketARM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (18K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bunpo Language Learning | PYMBLE SOFTWARE PTY LTD |
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
PocketARM
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
PocketARM
No in-app purchases









