Comparison

Bunpo vs Sofio

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

Sofio

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Your child taps a dog and hears your voice say "Dog!" In Sofio, you record the names and clues that turn illustrated animal and vehicle worlds into personal learning games. Made for toddlers, preschoolers and the grown-ups who know them best, Sofio brings familiar voices to gentle picture discovery. Start with one recording and add more at your own pace. RECORD. EXPLORE. FIND. EXPLORE: Your child taps a subject, hears your saved recording, then sees its playful response and hears its sound. FIND IT!: Record a clue such as "Where is the dog?" Your child listens and taps the matching picture. A correct answer replays your EXPLORE recording. Gentle hints encourage another try, with no scores or countdowns. YOUR FAMILY'S WORDS Say a name, share a little fact or make up a clue about what your child can see. Record in the language your family uses. Suggested phrases help you begin, and you can listen back or replace a clip whenever you like. A grown-up creates the voice recordings; Sofio does not supply a prerecorded narrator or listen to your child's answers. The app interface is in English. A world without recorded FIND IT! questions opens in EXPLORE. TWO WORLDS INCLUDED Farm Animals and Vehicles are included. Optional one-time purchases unlock Dinosaurs, Aquatic Animals, House Animals, Wild Animals and Insects individually. Each available world has eight subjects, illustrated scenery and individual reactions: 56 subjects across seven worlds when all five optional worlds are unlocked. Fruits and Vegetables are Coming soon previews, not playable worlds in this version. No subscription is required. PARENT CONTROLS, GENTLE PLAY Choose the play mode, manage recordings and adjust background music in the parent area. A grown-up check, with an optional parent PIN, protects parent settings and purchase access. No advertising, child accounts or social sharing. RECORDINGS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Microphone permission is requested when you choose to record. Sofio does not upload your recordings to the developer. Device backups may include app data. Delete individual clips or all recordings from the parent area. Created by a father for his daughter, Sofio makes room for the voice your child already knows. Support: https://playsofio.com/support/ Privacy: https://playsofio.com/support/#privacy

Screenshots

Bunpo4 screens
Sofio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bunpo at every 9 days against Sofio's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sofio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, Sofio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bunpo versus Sofio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunpoSofio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB1.1 GB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBunpo Language LearningRicardo de Aragao dos Santos Ferreira

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

Sofio

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
5 purchases

Sofio

One-time5
  • Dinosaurs Disc$2.99
  • Aquatic Animals Disc$2.99
  • House Animals Disc$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Wild Animals Disc$2.99
  • Insects Disc$2.99

Questions

Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sofio free?
Sofio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bunpo or Sofio have ads?
Neither Bunpo nor Sofio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bunpo or Sofio?
Bunpo ships an update every 9 days, and Sofio monthly. Most recently, Bunpo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sofio on October 29, 2026.

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