Bunpo vs Podo Speak
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
Podo Speak
This app focuses on improving your spoken Korean by having you repeat sentences and providing instant syllable-by-syllable feedback. It's designed for learners who can read Hangul but struggle to speak, offering short, practical sessions guided by a certified teacher.
- Speak Korean sentences aloud
- Instant syllable-by-syllable feedback
- Sentences chosen by a teacher
- Daily speaking goals and streaks
- Slow playback and romanization
- No typing or multiple choice
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Speak Korean out loud today. Not tomorrow, not after ten more grammar lessons - today. Podo Speak was built by a certified Korean teacher who has taught 200+ students online since 2017, for the one thing textbooks cannot give you: the ability to open your mouth and speak. YOU KNOW THE WORDS. THEY JUST WILL NOT COME OUT. You have studied the grammar. You can read hangul. But when someone speaks to you in Korean, nothing comes out. That gap does not close by reading more. It closes by speaking out loud, every day. ONE TAP AND YOU ARE SPEAKING No lesson to choose. No level test. No course map to plan. Open the app, tap once, and a Korean sentence is waiting. Your only job is to say it out loud. HOW ONE SESSION WORKS 1. Hear a Korean sentence and repeat it. 2. Say it again from the English meaning, without looking at the Korean. 3. Podo Speak listens and shows you exactly which syllables matched. A session takes a few minutes. That is the whole point. WE DECIDE WHAT YOU REVIEW. YOU JUST SPEAK. Sentences you miss come back at the end of the session, and again on later days. You never build a review list, schedule flashcards, or wonder what to practice next. The next sentence is already chosen for you. SPEAKING ONLY. NOTHING ELSE. - No multiple choice, no dragging words into place, no typing. Every answer is spoken. - Instant, honest feedback, syllable by syllable, so you can hear yourself getting better. - Natural pronunciation is accepted. You are never marked wrong for sounding like a native. - Slow playback and optional romanization, for absolute beginners. - A daily goal of 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes, a streak counter, and one gentle reminder a day. EVERY SENTENCE CHOSEN BY A TEACHER These are the sentences a Korean teacher actually uses with beginners - short, natural, and useful the day you learn them. Not scraped from the internet. Not padded out to fill a course. PERFECT IF YOU - froze the first time a Korean person spoke to you - can read hangul but have never said a full sentence out loud - love K-dramas and K-pop and want to catch the real sentences - are getting ready for a trip to Korea - have finished other Korean apps and still cannot speak START FREE One full practice session every day, free. No account needed to start. Podo Speak Unlimited removes the daily limit, monthly or yearly. Your progress is saved from the very first session. Sign in with Apple or Google whenever you want to keep it across devices. A microphone is required. Podo Speak records only while it is your turn to speak, and your recordings are never stored on our servers. Terms of Use: https://podokorean.com/podospeak/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://podokorean.com/podospeak/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bunpo at 18K against Podo Speak'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
Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Podo Speak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bunpo against 5.0 for Podo Speak. 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.
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Podo Speak fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bunpo | Podo Speak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bunpo Language Learning | Jeongwoo Park |
Customer experience
Bunpo
Podo Speak
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
Podo Speak
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
Podo Speak
- Unlimited Korean Speaking Monthly$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Korean Speaking Monthly$12.991 Month
- Unlimited Korean Speaking Yearly$79.991 Year









