# Kakehashi vs Bunchuu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bunchuu at none against Kakehashi's 4. Kakehashi's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kakehashi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bunchuu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kakehashi against 5.0 for Bunchuu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kakehashi has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Kakehashi ships an update fortnightly, Bunchuu every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kakehashi | Bunchuu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakehashi-for-wanikani/id6757765444/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunchuu/id6802871237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Ortego](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773012596) | [Four Skills Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802871239) |

## What reviewers say

### Kakehashi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakehashi-for-wanikani/id6757765444)

This app helps users bridge the gap between learning Japanese vocabulary and using it in real-world contexts. It offers practice with authentic content like anime dialogue, news articles, and song lyrics, mapping knowledge to JLPT and Joyo levels. Features include customizable study modes, progress tracking, and offline caching.

**Highlights:** Practice with anime, news, and song lyrics, Customizable study modes, Progress tracking for JLPT and Joyo levels, Offline caching for study anywhere, Camera OCR for instant text learning, MyAnimeList sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Bunchuu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunchuu/id6802871237)

This app enhances language learning by providing real-world context for vocabulary and kanji. It offers customizable study sessions, offline access, and seamless synchronization with an existing learning platform. Enjoy a visually appealing and private study experience.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary in context with furigana, Customizable study and review sessions, Offline access and progress syncing, Visual progress tracking, Private study with no tracking, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kakehashi free?

Kakehashi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bunchuu free?

Bunchuu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kakehashi or Bunchuu?

Bunchuu is rated higher. Kakehashi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Bunchuu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kakehashi or Bunchuu have ads?

Neither Kakehashi nor Bunchuu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kakehashi or Bunchuu?

Kakehashi ships an update fortnightly, and Bunchuu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kakehashi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bunchuu on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*