# Bunpo > Bunpo teaches Japanese and other languages through short lessons. See its grammar coverage, study experience and who it fits. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpo Last updated: 2026-10-30 A short-lesson app covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kana, and speaking practice. It is not Bunpro, and it is not a textbook replacement. Published: 2026-09-01 5 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Grammar · Course · iPhone, Android, Web [Visit Bunpo](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/bunpoapp) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Beginners who want short grammar lessons on a phone | | Avoid if | You already use Bunpro for typed grammar retrieval | | Pricing | Free starter lessons; website lists Platinum; App Store also lists Plus purchases | | Platform | iPhone, Android, Web | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - Beginners who want short grammar lessons on a phone - People who will stay inside one app course - Learners who want Japanese among several languages in one client ## Cons - You already use Bunpro for typed grammar retrieval - You need a Japanese-only exam textbook - You will not pay after the starter lessons [Bunpo](https://bunpo.app/) is a short-lesson language app. Lessons mix grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice. You can use iOS, Android, or a desktop browser. Starter lessons are free. Bunpo's website says Platinum unlocks the full catalog and includes AI-powered Video Call practice. The US App Store also lists Plus purchases, but the checked listing does not explain their limits. Check the plan in your store before paying. The site describes spaced-repetition reviews. Bunpo's website lists ten languages. Its iPhone listing says more than ten and includes Dutch. Check the language and device you plan to use. The name is easy to mix with [Bunpro](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpro). Bunpro is a Japanese grammar retrieval product. Bunpo is a multi-language lesson app. Do not run both as your grammar job. ## Who it fits It fits people who want a phone-sized Japanese course with grammar explanations, not a paper book. Keep one course. If [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki) or [Irodori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/irodori) already owns the week, Bunpo is a second syllabus. ## Limits The official FAQ publishes marketing figures this profile does not repeat. Confirm current trial, Plus, and Platinum terms on bunpo.app and the App Store listing. It does not replace reading or a JLPT past paper. For exam grammar on paper, use [TRY!](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/try-jlpt) or [Shin Kanzen Master](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shin-kanzen-master). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-10-30. - [Bunpo official site](https://bunpo.app/) - official product · checked 2026-10-30 · Official product page for ten languages, iOS, Android and desktop access, free starter lessons, Platinum features, spaced-repetition reviews, and AI-powered Video Call. - [Bunpo website plans](https://bunpo.app/choice-plan/) - official pricing · checked 2026-10-30 · Official website offers Platinum monthly and annual plans; the site describes included features. - [Bunpo App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bunpo-learn-japanese/id1279720052) - official app store · checked 2026-10-30 · Official iPhone and iPad listing for the Japanese course, more than ten languages including Dutch, and Plus and Platinum in-app purchases. ## Alternative tools - [A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionary-of-japanese-grammar) - A three-volume grammar dictionary for looking up patterns you already met. - [Bunpro](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpro) - Typed grammar and vocabulary reviews inside changing sentence prompts. - [Imabi](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/imabi) - A free, deep Japanese grammar reference for lookup rather than a first course. ## Related - [Japanese grammar resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/grammar) - Grammar study fails when explanations never become retrieval. Pick the job first. - [Best Japanese Grammar Resources: What to Use and When](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-grammar-resources) - Start with Tae Kim for a free explanation path, use Bunpro when retrieval is the bottleneck, keep Imabi or A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar for deeper lookup, and use Maggie Sensei for extra examples. - [Bunpro](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpro) - Typed grammar and vocabulary reviews inside changing sentence prompts. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [Free Japanese Learning Resources: Build a Study Routine](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one. - [Hiragana and Katakana Resources for a Two-Week Start](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/hiragana-and-katakana-learning-resources) - Learn hiragana, then katakana, with one drill and one review loop. Inku fits prepared cards with audio on iPhone. Real Kana fits typed recall. A textbook or Irodori can teach the same script inside a course.