Comparison

Bunpo vs Chispa

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

Chispa

Features
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Spark your curiosity, one quiz at a time. Chispa brings trivia and learning together with a companion that grows as you discover new things. FIND YOUR NEXT DISCOVERY Choose your interests for quiz suggestions that suit you. Explore science and nature, history, geography, art and literature, movies and music, sports, math, technology and languages. PLAY AND FIND OUT WHY Answer four questions, read the explanation and try again when you need to. Ask for a hint, revisit ideas or add excitement with the optional timer. Set your own pace. GROW YOUR LITTLE WORLD Adopt Chispa, choose a name and earn experience by completing quizzes. Help your companion grow and decorate its home with objects from your collection. Taking a break never takes away your pet's growth. DISCOVER TOGETHER Invite a friend or your partner from the app. Complete cooperative missions and grow a shared home. Each person keeps their own companion and personal progress, too. A WEEKLY CHALLENGE Join the optional weekly leaderboard with a nickname. Follow your results and keep exploring. PRACTICE EVERYDAY ENGLISH Play A1–A2 English quizzes covering words, phrases and everyday situations, designed for Spanish speakers. MAKE IT YOURS Choose a light or dark theme, Spanish or English interface, music, sound effects and reduced motion. Quiz questions and explanations are currently in Spanish; the Languages category includes English exercises. Reminders are optional, with a schedule you can change or turn off. FREE AND PRO The free experience includes quizzes, explanations, a pet, a personal home and free cooperative missions. Pro adds companion styles, collectible objects, advanced history and Pro cooperative missions. Learning and growing do not depend on a purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Prices and terms appear before purchase. Manage your subscription and restore purchases through the app and your App Store account. Privacy: https://devaboard.com/privacy Terms: https://devaboard.com/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Chispa4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bunpo and Chispa are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Chispa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Chispa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bunpo versus Chispa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoChispa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningErick Andres Meneses Barrera

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

Chispa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bunpo

Subscriptions5
  • 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 trial2 variants$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$39.99
  • Bunpo Plus Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

Chispa

Subscriptions2
  • Chispa Pro mensual$9.991 Month
  • Chispa Pro anual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chispa free?
Chispa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bunpo or Chispa have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Chispa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Chispa?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Chispa every 11 days. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Chispa on October 24, 2026.

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