# Bilingual News vs MIS Alumni

The clearest difference is rating: MIS Alumni at 5.0 against Bilingual News's 4.3. MIS Alumni also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Bilingual News's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bilingual News sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MIS Alumni asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIS Alumni holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bilingual News has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bilingual News ships an update every 2 weeks, MIS Alumni fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bilingual News | MIS Alumni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-news-transcripts/id722855127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mis-alumni/id6443542568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Yamaura](https://appshunter.io/developer/722855130) | [Aspark Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602466885) |

## What reviewers say

### Bilingual News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilingual-news-transcripts/id722855127)

Learn Japanese through popular podcasts with native speakers. Check vocabulary and phrases using transcripts, practice with word lists and tests, and improve listening and reading skills with various learning tools.

**Highlights:** Podcast audio playback with speed control, Interactive transcripts for vocabulary checking, Customizable word lists and vocabulary tests, Essay explanations and learning method guides, Offline audio playback, Dictionary integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transcript Subscription +Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Transcript Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| BN Shukudai | $3.49 | per month |
| 1. Bilingual News 05.15.13 | Free | one-time |
| 2. Bilingual News 05.24.13 | Free | one-time |
| 3. Bilingual News 05.29.13 | Free | one-time |
| 654. 特別編 Noland 03.27.25 | Free | one-time |
| 381. Bilingual News 09.26.19 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 464. Bilingual News 06.03.21 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 52. 特別編 コリン 12.23.13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 68. 吉田研作 02.24.14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 142. 特別編 Mina 12.25.14 | $1.99 | one-time |


### MIS Alumni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mis-alumni/id6443542568)

Stay connected with your alma mater through this official alumni app. Receive timely updates on upcoming events and manage your membership. It's a direct line to your school community.

**Highlights:** Event updates, Membership subscription, Official alumni connection, School community access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bilingual News free?

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

### Is MIS Alumni free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bilingual News or MIS Alumni?

MIS Alumni is rated higher. Bilingual News averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MIS Alumni averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bilingual News or MIS Alumni have ads?

Neither Bilingual News nor MIS Alumni shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bilingual News or MIS Alumni?

Bilingual News ships an update every 2 weeks, and MIS Alumni fortnightly. Most recently, Bilingual News was updated on October 17, 2026 and MIS Alumni on September 22, 2026.

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