Comparison

Bunpo vs Yabberoo

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, 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

About

Yabberoo

This AI-powered language tutor allows you to learn while your hands are busy. It integrates into your daily activities, offering real-time conversation, gentle corrections, and vocabulary recall to make learning effortless and engaging.

Highlights
  • Hands-free language learning
  • Real-time AI conversation
  • Gentle error correction
  • Vocabulary recall assistance
  • Progress tracking
  • Integration into daily routines
Features
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Yabberoo takes a different approach to language learning. It is designed to be used while your hands are busy and you're doing other things. Whether that's a chore or an errand, or relaxing and playing a game. We know that schedules can be busy, and language learning can be boring. Instead of needing to carve out time specifically for it, we want to fit into the gaps and the moments you already spend with your mind idle. Yabberoo is a real-time, artificially intelligent, language tutor and conversation partner. It is powered by Gemini Live, and employs numerous techniques in the background to further your language learning. You simply speak, and it responds. It corrects you gently, introduces new words and topics, remembers your progress, and tries to have you recall vocabulary that you're on the verge of forgetting. The result is that you'll progress without even realizing it. You're not making time for language learning. It just fits into your day. Privacy Policy: https://yabberoo.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Yabberoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bunpo at 18K against Yabberoo's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Yabberoo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bunpo against 5.0 for Yabberoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Yabberoo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bunpo versus Yabberoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoYabberoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB74 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningCreditary

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,167 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,156 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.4%

Yabberoo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Yabberoo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
6 purchases

Yabberoo

Subscriptions3
  • Lite$3.991 Month
  • Pro$13.991 Month
  • Max$29.991 Month
One-time3
  • 300 Credits$4.99
  • 1200 Credits$17.99
  • 3000 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yabberoo free?
Yabberoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or Yabberoo?
Yabberoo is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Yabberoo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bunpo or Yabberoo have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Yabberoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Yabberoo?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Yabberoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yabberoo on October 28, 2026.

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