Comparison

Japanese Dictionary + vs Bunpo

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Dictionary +

This app offers a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Japanese, with translation capabilities for words and phrases. It supports offline use for over 350,000 entries, including pronunciation and text scanning from images. Gamified learning tools and vocabulary builders are included to aid language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Bilingual English-Japanese dictionary
  • Offline translation for words and phrases
  • Image text scanning
  • Pronunciation and vocabulary games
  • Flashcards and Word of the Day
  • Phrasebook for common phrases
Features
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• Bilingual English to Japanese and Japanese to English dictionary • Japanese to English word and phrase translator and translation • Over 350K words and phrase can be used in offline • Offline pronunciation and translate any sentences • Scan text in image by pointing camera to search in dictionary • Designed for student, teacher, tourist and language learners • Having thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms • Translate individual words, phrases, or whole sentences • Tap a word for cross searching • Bookmark and Recent history for instant recall • Word of the day to learn IELTS, TOEFL and SAT words • Multiple games help to improve English and Japanese vocabulary • Offline Pronunciation helps to learn words properly • Flash card and Word of the Day helps to improve vocabulary • Phrase book, Phrase of the day and Phrase Card helps to speak common phrases • Quote of the Day improves wisdom and motivation

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

Screenshots

Japanese Dictionary +4 screens
Bunpo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bunpo at none against Japanese Dictionary +'s shown. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 48%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Japanese Dictionary + sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bunpo sells 8 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

Bunpo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunpo has 18K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Japanese Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Bunpo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Japanese Dictionary + versus Bunpo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese Dictionary +Bunpo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (223 ratings)4.9 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22318K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiThinkdiffBunpo Language Learning

Customer experience

Japanese Dictionary +

All ratings223 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative44.3%

Bunpo

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

User reviews

Japanese Dictionary +

From 223 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Helpful for learning Japanese
  • 💡 Word of the day feature
  • ✅ Good dictionary overall
  • ✈️ Handy while traveling
  • 🔊 Pronunciation audio works well

Room to improve

  • ❌ Data loss of saved words
  • 📉 Limited saving capacity
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate translations
  • 🚫 No Romanji input/dictionary
  • 😵 Camera scan feature not working

Bunpo

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for learning Japanese
  • 👍 Well-designed and organized
  • 👍 Explains grammar and usage well
  • 👍 Customizable to learning needs
  • 👍 Effective spaced repetition

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
  • 🐛 Issues with keyboard and text display
  • 🐛 Inconsistencies in question answers
  • 🔒 Lack of offline access to paid content

Bugs and requests

Japanese Dictionary +

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App erases saved words without warning
  • App stops functioning after purchase
  • App frequently forgets purchase
  • Camera scan feature does not work
  • OCR is only for English
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  • Pronunciation in-app feature not working
  • Ads are intrusive and unclosable
  • Word of the day repeats
  • Reminder for word of the day cannot be dismissed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Romanji input/dictionary
  • Enable scanning Japanese characters (especially Kanji)
  • Add keyboard option
  • Make pricing for audio pronunciation clearer (one-time vs. per word)
  • Improve saving capacity for words
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  • Fix data loss issue with saved words

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Japanese Dictionary +

One-time6
  • Pronunciation$0.99
  • Online Translator$0.99
  • Flash Card$0.99
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  • Phrase Book$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99
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

Questions

Is Japanese Dictionary + free?
Japanese Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Japanese Dictionary + or Bunpo?
Bunpo is rated higher. Japanese Dictionary + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Bunpo averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.
Do Japanese Dictionary + or Bunpo have ads?
Japanese Dictionary + shows ads; Bunpo does not.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Dictionary + or Bunpo?
Japanese Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, Japanese Dictionary + was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bunpo on November 10, 2026.

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