Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Bunpro vs phase6
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Bunpro |  phase6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0 | €0 |
| Price per month | $5 | €3 to €5 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 7 to 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Languages | Japanese | Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Ancient Greek, Italian, Latin, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €35.99 to €59.99 |
| Lifetime price | $150 | Not confirmed |
| Family subscription | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- phase6 scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Free trial length is higher at Bunpro: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Money-back period is higher at Bunpro: 7 to 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Bunpro offers Community.
- Languages: only Bunpro offers Japanese.
- Languages: only phase6 offers Arabic, Chinese, Danish.
Our verdict on each
Bunpro
Bunpro suits self study learners who want Japanese only and want to try before they pay, with a free tier and a 30 days trial behind a $5 monthly plan. It falls short for anyone after several languages or live speaking practice, and the Japanese list leaves little room there.
phase6
This app is the pick for self studiers who want broad language choice at the lowest entry point in the group. It suits learners who will practise daily in the app and who like a family plan, and the annual option at €35.99 to €59.99 keeps renewal low.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bunpro | phase6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Free tier is listed, price from is $0, monthly plan $5, lifetime $150. | 10.0HigherEntry price sits at €0, monthly billing at €3 to €5 and annual billing at €35.99 to €59.99. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherApp method, Japanese only, with a 30 days trial and a 7 to 30 days money back window. | 9.0A free tier, a 7 days trial, a 14 days money back period and a family subscription sit behind the app. |
| Trust | 8.4Run by BUNPRO Inc. in JP, founded 2017, support via email, help centre and community. | Not confirmed |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Bunpro | phase6 |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 7 to 30 days | 14 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Bunpro | phase6 |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 6 of 46 | 5 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bunpro | phase6 |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App | App |
| Legal entity | BUNPRO Inc. | phase-6 GmbH |
| Headquarters | Japan | Germany |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bunpro | phase6 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €35.99 to €59.99lowest quarter | €91.20 |
| Free trial length | 30 dayshighest quarter | 7 daysat the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 7 to 30 daysat the median | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Bunpro
Pros
- A free tier means a learner can start at no cost, and price from is $0.
- The monthly plan sits at $5, and a one off lifetime price of $150 removes renewal maths.
- The 30 days trial is the long end of what apps in this group offer, and 7 to 30 days covers the gap after it.
Cons
- The Japanese list holds Japanese alone, so learners of Spanish or German have nothing here.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, which is written channels only, with no live speaking line.
- A monthly plan at $5 is only worth it for a trial window; the $150 lifetime price is the cheaper long run.
phase6
Pros
- Entry price of €0 and monthly billing of €3 to €5 sit well under the €9.49 group median.
- A free tier and a 7 days trial let you try the app before paying anything.
- A 14 days money back period is longer than the 14-day lower quartile in this group.
Cons
- A 14 days money back period ranks near the back of this group at 20 of 29, so a long trial is the safer first test.
- A 7 days free trial also sits low at 8 of 21, shorter than the 14-day group upper quartile.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
Who each suits
Bunpro
Who it suits
- Self study learners who want Japanese and are happy with a single app
- Learners who prefer a one off payment to a rolling subscription
- People testing an app for a few weeks before committing
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners of Spanish, who get broader audio and video coverage from SpanishPod101
- Anyone wanting live conversation practice, since study here is app based
- Families wanting several languages in one subscription, since Japanese lists Japanese only
phase6
Who it suits
- Self taught learners who want a free start and decide later whether to pay
- Households planning to share a single family subscription across several learners
- Learners of the older or classical languages in Arabic, Chinese and Danish, such as Latin or Ancient Greek
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want a longer free trial than 7 days to judge the app properly
- Anyone who needs live chat or phone support, since contact runs on email and help centre only
- Learners who want Spanish or Japanese structured drilling rather than a general app, where Bunpro or SpanishPod101 fit more closely
Current offers
Bunpro
Current offer
Free trial
30-day free trial of Bunpro Premium: 30 days
All new accounts get full access to everything Bunpro has to offer for 30 days. No credit card required.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Bunpro
Is there a free plan at Bunpro?+
Yes, a free tier is listed, so reviews can start at no cost. The paid side is a monthly plan at $5 or a lifetime price of $150, and price from is listed as $0 for the free entry. Nothing needs to be paid to look around first.
How long is the Bunpro free trial?+
The trial runs 30 days, which is longer than the 10-day median trial length in this group. That is a full month of paid features to test the app before a renewal date arrives, and it is a reason the monthly plan is safe to try rather than a leap.
phase6
What does this app cost to start?+
Entry costs €0, and a free tier is included, so there is a way in before any payment. Once you subscribe, monthly billing runs €3 to €5 and annual billing runs €35.99 to €59.99. Compare that entry point with Reading Eggs at £6.99 and SpanishPod101 at $4.
How much does the annual plan cost at renewal?+
The annual option runs €35.99 to €59.99, and the monthly option runs €3 to €5, both covering the same app access. The yearly figure is the number that matters once the first period ends, and it ranks the service second of 18 brands at 2. That keeps the renewal year cheap.