Comparison

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) vs Bunpo

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

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About

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)

Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive illustrations and tracing exercises. This app offers a fun and engaging way for children and parents to master Japanese characters, including voiced, semi-voiced, and small kana.

Highlights
  • Interactive illustrations
  • Character tracing
  • Learn hiragana and katakana
  • Supports voiced and small kana
  • Parent-child play
  • Customizable settings
Features
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iPadの教育アプリランキングで1位を獲得した 「かなもじ」がiPhoneで遊べるようになりました! 75種類のさわって動くイラストや、 文字のなぞり書きで遊びながら、 楽しく「ひらがな」「カタカナ」を学べます。 (濁音・半濁音・小文字にも対応) 親子で一緒に楽しめるのはもちろん、 シンプルな操作性で、文字の読めないお子さま でもお楽しみいただけます。 ○● iPad版 実績 ●○ ・iPadのTV-CMで紹介 ・Yahoo! Internet Creative Award「Gold」受賞 ・全国のApple Store、携帯電話ショップに展示 ・幼稚園のひらがなの授業で活用 サンプル映像は下記でご覧いただけます(iPad版) https://creemo.jp/app/kanamoji/ ※ iPhone版にはぬりえ機能がありません。 ○● 設定の変更方法 ●○ iPhone本体の「設定」->ページ下方の 「かなもじ」から機能を制限できます。 (例1:「ひらがな」のみに変更) (例2:「う」を「うさぎ」に変更) ○● カメラ機能で保存した画像について ●○ 本体の「写真」アプリにてご覧頂けます。 「写真」アプリに画像が保存されない場合、 「設定」アプリのかなもじ->写真で、 写真の追加を許可してください。 ※ ご不明な点がございましたら、お手数ですが下記までお願いいたします。 contact@creemo.jp

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

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)4 screens
Bunpo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bunpo at Free against かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)'s $3.99. Bunpo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 60%). かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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

Bunpo is free to download; かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) costs $3.99 up front. Bunpo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) ships an update every 5 months, Bunpo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) versus Bunpo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterかなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)Bunpo
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—18K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHARASHOW InteractiveBunpo Language Learning

Customer experience

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bunpo

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

Bugs and requests

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ)

No 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

Questions

Is かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) free?
かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bunpo free?
Bunpo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) or Bunpo have ads?
Neither かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) nor Bunpo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) or Bunpo?
かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) ships an update every 5 months, and Bunpo every 9 days. Most recently, かなもじ for iPhone (ひらがな & カタカナ) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bunpo on November 8, 2026.

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