Comparison

Bunpo vs GloNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

GloNote

This app assists international students by translating lectures in real-time, organizing notes, and creating study quizzes. It helps users understand technical terms and fast-paced lectures in their preferred language, making studying more efficient.

Highlights
  • Live lecture translation
  • Lecture recording and playback
  • AI-generated review notes
  • Customizable timetables
  • Key term previews
  • AI chat for questions
  • Lecture-based quizzes
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* Beyond translation. Where understanding begins — GloNote "A study partner for international students, so you never lose track of a fast lecture or an unfamiliar technical term." * What GloNote does Study in the language you're comfortable in Korean, English, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) — set the app to the language that suits you. Build your timetable Create your class schedule and see when each lecture starts. Preview the key terms Upload your syllabus and skim the key terms before class begins. Record the lecture Tap record when class starts. Whatever you miss, you can listen to again — any time. Live lecture translation Your professor's words are translated on screen as they speak. No more falling behind on a missed sentence or a fast talker. A review note built from the lecture When the recording ends, GloNote turns it into a single note that keeps the flow of the class. Even a dense lecture is reorganized around its core ideas — so reviewing is far faster and easier than before. Notebooks that distill the essentials Notes from lectures on different days are gathered into one place, with only the most important points pulled out. Quizzes Turn a notebook into a quiz and review in a way that actually sticks. AI chat Not sure about something? Ask the AI right there while you read the note. * Who it's for International and exchange students taking lectures in a second language Students who struggle with technical vocabulary and fast-paced classes Students who want to record lectures and review them later Students who get a translation but still lose the thread of the argument Terms of Service: https://glosori.com/glonote-terms-of-service-en Privacy Policy: https://glosori.com/glonote-privacy-policy-en

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
GloNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bunpo at 18K against GloNote's 1. 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 GloNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 GloNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, GloNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bunpo versus GloNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoGloNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningGlosori Inc.

Customer experience

Bunpo

All ratings18,197 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,159 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.4%

GloNote

All ratings1 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

GloNote

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
4 purchases

GloNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Max Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Semester Pass$29.99
  • Max Semester Pass$44.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GloNote free?
GloNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bunpo or GloNote?
GloNote is rated higher. Bunpo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GloNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bunpo or GloNote have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor GloNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or GloNote?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and GloNote every 5 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on November 8, 2026 and GloNote on October 31, 2026.

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