# KengThai

> Interactive virtual calligraphy lessons for children to learn Thai alphabet writing. (iPhone/iPad app by Atchariya Darote.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kengthai/id697559254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Atchariya Darote](https://appshunter.io/developer/602904804)
- Category: Education, Puzzle, Word, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.28/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kengthai/id697559254/reviews.md

## What is KengThai?

## App Store BEST OF 2013 (Innovative Kids Apps) ##
## WINNER: THAILAND ICT AWARD 2013 (E-learning) ##
## BRONZE: ASEAN ICT AWARD 2014 (Thai E-Learning Game) ##

“KengThai” (เก่งไทย) is a virtual calligraphy lesson for kids. Players will learn how to write and identify thai alphabet from the first letter “ก” to “ฮ”. In each alphabet lesson, players have to use their fingers to draw a line following a guide dots and careful to write within the frame. In each completed lesson, player will gain gold stars and coins to unlock other alphabets and mini-games. 

Specification 
√ Showing order and direction of writing by animation and sound effects. 
√ Display a focus point that player must draw the next automatically 
√ Including algorithm to check and correct writing direction
√ Auto full screen, and pinch to zoom option 
√ Support both landscape and portrait display modes 
√ Listen alphabet spelling while writing 
√ Cartoon animations after finishing each alphabet lessons 
√ Evaluation writing accuracy in percentage score 
√ Players can save their own writing photos and scores 
√ RPG Leveling System
√ Ranking with other players around the world by beating their scores 
√ Send complete character photos to Facebook 
√ Memorize training and spelling lessons 
√ Mini-games for practice Thai skills 
√ On-line playing with friends in Facebook 
√ Thai/English menu settings

Teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVIf3c18fAY

* You can follow our activity and updates at our fan page 
http://www.facebook.com/kengthaiclub

## Key features

- Virtual calligraphy lessons
- Thai alphabet identification
- Animation and sound guidance
- Progress tracking with stars and coins
- Mini-games for practice
- Global player rankings
- Save and share writing progress

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KengThai Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| KengThai Professional | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| KengThai Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| 360 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 780,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Consonant Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Word Completion 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Letter Guessing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Line Matching | $0.99 | one-time |
| Concentration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vowel Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kengthai/id697559254/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not Bad

*2025-09-10, version 2.4.5*

There is a missing vowel on the vowel training page, which is confusing for a beginner. Also it would be nice if you can bypass the scoring screens on every letter. With some tweaks, this could go from not bad to great.

### 1/5 — กดซื้อแล้วยังต้องจ่ายซื้อดาวเพื่อปลดล็อค

*2025-08-31, version 2.4.5*

กดซื้อbasic บอกว่าเล่นได้จนจบ แล้วยังต้องจ่ายซื้อดาวเพื่อปลดล็อคคืออะไร

### 1/5 — Error

*2025-08-12, version 2.4.5*

แอพเปิดใน ipad ไม่มีเสียง กดซื้อไป 199 แล้วระบบขึ้นว่าให้ซื้ออีก 🥹

### 5/5 — Solid

*2025-07-22, version 2.4.5*

Nice presentation of Thai alphabet with pictures and words.

### 5/5 — ถ้าจะทบทวนตัวอื่นต้องซื้อพาสอัฟเกรด

*2025-04-24, version 2.4.5*

คือไม่ยุติธรรมเลยค่ะ ถ้าจะทำเลขอาราบิกและอื่นๆจะต้องซื้อพาสอัฟเกรดด้วยค่ะ ในตัวฝึกเขียนก็เหมือนกันค่ะ แต่สำหรับตัวเกมคือดีค่ะ5ดาวไปเลย และตัวอักษรไม่ครบบางส่วน

### 5/5 — SUPPER

*2024-12-14, version 2.4.5*

Bảng chữ cái (phụ âm, nguyên âm, dấu, số) cơ bản cho người mới bắt đầu, rất đáng để thử, hiệu quả lắm.

### 1/5 — Couldn’t start at all

*2024-05-04, version 2.4.5*

Not working

### 5/5 — Is very good

*2024-01-08, version 2.4.5*

My daughter loves it so much

### 5/5 — ดูดี

*2023-10-28, version 2.4.5*

เข้าใจง่าย สีสันสวยงาม ชอบใจมากเลย

### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER

*2023-10-24, version 2.4.5*

This is a very very GOOD 👌app it helped me learn Thai VERY fast 💨 I hope you will see this KENG THAI 🩷🇹🇭

## Frequently asked questions about KengThai

### What is KengThai?

KengThai is an educational game designed to teach children how to write and recognize the Thai alphabet. It offers interactive lessons with animations and sound effects to guide users through the writing process.

### How does KengThai teach writing?

KengThai uses a virtual calligraphy approach where children trace Thai letters by following guide dots with their fingers. The app provides animations, sound effects, and algorithms to check and correct writing direction, evaluating accuracy with a percentage score.

### What age is KengThai suitable for?

KengThai is suitable for children aged 4 and above, as indicated by its age rating. The app's interactive and gamified approach makes learning the Thai alphabet engaging for young learners.

### Can I track my child's progress in KengThai?

Yes, KengThai features an RPG leveling system and awards gold stars and coins for completed lessons. Players can also save their writing photos and scores, and their performance is evaluated with a percentage score.

### Does KengThai have ads?

No, KengThai does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available for additional content or features.

### What devices support KengThai?

KengThai is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It supports both landscape and portrait display modes for a flexible user experience.

### How often is KengThai updated?

The latest version of KengThai is 2.4.5, last updated on March 12, 2018. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has received awards and recognition since its release in 2013.

### What are the in-app purchases in KengThai?

The description mentions that players gain gold stars and coins to unlock other alphabets and mini-games, suggesting these are the primary forms of in-app purchases or rewards within the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2018-03-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Game SDK Update (2018.3224)
- iOS SDK Update (11.2)
- iPhone X display optimization

### 2.4.2 — 2017-10-03

- Update Facebook API
- Update Game SDK
- Fix writing vowel error (ฤๅ & ฦๅ)

### 2.3.5 — 2016-07-23

- Fixed disappearing numeric font problem in training section.

### 2.3.2 — 2015-04-29

- Add new mini-game (initial sounds).

### 2.2.0 — 2015-03-02

- iOS 64 bit Support

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All apps by Atchariya Darote: https://appshunter.io/developer/602904804

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