# Thai Reading \| Alphabet & Tone — Mastering Reading Thai

> Learn to read Thai with a structured, step-by-step approach and native audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Hideki Kinjo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-reading-alphabet-and-tone/id1445544247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hideki Kinjo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445544246)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2018-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-reading-alphabet-and-tone/id1445544247/reviews.md

## What is Thai Reading | Alphabet & Tone?

Master Thai Reading: Your Ultimate Thai Language Learning App

[Features]
- Unique Methodology: Break down the rules of Thai reading into manageable units for efficient and rapid learning. Our method ensures you can read Thai quickly and effectively.
- Step-by-Step Approach: Learn consonants, vowels, tones, and exceptions one step at a time. Track your progress to stay motivated and avoid frustration.
- Native Audio: All words are recorded by native speakers, ensuring you grasp the authentic tones. No AI voices here!
- Repetitive Practice: Focus on your weak points with repetitive exercises.

[Expand Your World by Reading Thai]
Most Thai textbooks start with phonetic symbols, which can help you speak to some extent. However, relying solely on phonetic symbols limits your potential. Reading Thai opens up a world of possibilities:
- Access More Content: Understand street signs, menus, books, and online content in Thai, expanding your world.
- Connect with Friends: Chat with Thai friends in their language, deepening your connections.
- Accelerate Learning: Recognize patterns and similarities between words, speeding up your vocabulary and reading skills.
- Enhance Daily Life: Increase the amount of information you can handle in Thai, making everyday activities and online browsing more enriching. Frequent exposure to Thai will not only improve your language skills but also deepen your understanding of Thai culture and people.

[Premium "Full Step Learning" Version]
Free Access: All step explanations are available for free.
Practice Options: Some practice exercises are free, while others require a subscription.
Flexible Plans: Choose from monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase options to suit your needs.

[Steps]
STEP1: Introduction
STEP2: High Consonants
STEP3: Mid Consonants
STEP4: Low Consonants "Shared"
STEP5: Low Consonants "Unique"
STEP6: Long Vowels
STEP7: Other Vowels
STEP8: Long Vowels + Ending Consonants
STEP9: Short Vowels
STEP10: Short Vowels + Ending Consonants
STEP11: Consonant Classes
STEP12: Tones
STEP13: Long Vowels Basic
STEP14: Mid Consonants + ๊ , ๋
STEP15: Long Vowels + ่
STEP16: Long Vowels + ้
STEP17: Long Vowels + Ending KPT
STEP18: Short Vowels
STEP19: Short Vowels + Ending Consonants
STEP20: ห and อ

■Terms of Service
https://eastern-milk-035.notion.site/Thai-Reading-Terms-of-Service-45f3f8bd887d4714a9456980b479bc6a
■Privacy Policy
https://eastern-milk-035.notion.site/Thai-Reading-Privacy-Policy-627cae858d824d7495c3d2e50f5cb8ee

## Key features

- Unique step-by-step methodology
- Learn consonants, vowels, and tones
- Native speaker audio recordings
- Repetitive practice exercises
- Progress tracking
- Access to all step explanations for free

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $29.90 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time purchase | $35.90 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-reading-alphabet-and-tone/id1445544247/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Absolutely worth every penny

*2026-07-27*

The app developer acted  immediately to address my requests, which speaks volumes about their support. Overall
This app is one of the best resources out there for anyone wanting to learn how to read Thai. You will not regret for investing in this app.

**Developer response:** [FIXED] Thank you for your kind words and for letting us know. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Originally, Step 22 required selecting the correct answer in two stages.
We have made this clearer by immediately marking an incorrect consonant class as wrong and allowing only the correct class to proceed to the pronunciation choices. This prevents users from getting stuck.
Please update the app to version 4.0.99 to use the improved version. Thank you for helping us improve the app!

### 4/5 — Bug

*2026-07-19*

This app is great. However, there are bugs in Step 22 and I cannot proceed further. I would appreciate it is they are fixed.

**Developer response:** [FIXED] Thank you for your kind words and for letting us know. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Originally, Step 22 required selecting the correct answer in two stages.
We have made this clearer by immediately marking an incorrect consonant class as wrong and allowing only the correct class to proceed to the pronunciation choices. This prevents users from getting stuck.
Please update the app to version 4.0.99 to use the improved version. Thank you for helping us improve the app!

### 5/5 — タイ旅行にいかす！！！

*2026-06-09*

タイ語難しそうだけどちょっとずつ覚えてみようと思います。

### 5/5 — タイ文字はこれで学べ

*2025-12-17*

こんなに楽しく簡単に学べるアプリはこれだけです。出来たらタイムアタック要素をもっと入れていただけたら嬉しいです。課金する価値本当にあります

### 5/5 — すごくいい！

*2025-11-05*

スペルから声調を答えさせる問題では答えを押したそばから正しい発音が流れるので、自分が思ってた発音が正しいかすぐ確認できて良いです◎
また、自分は声調の聞き分けが苦手でしたが、このアプリは音声から声調を答えさせる問題があり、聞き分けの練習にもとてもよかったです！

### 5/5 — Worth the money

*2025-09-29, version 4.0.45*

This app has helped me memorize all consonants under a week. I suggest buying the perks, Its very worth it and you learn a lot.

### 4/5 — リクエスト

*2025-09-09*

文字の読み方や母音の変化等、文字を学習する上で大変素晴らしいアプリです。

今後のアップデートにて、下記6点の仕様やレッスンを追加を検討いただけないでしょうか。

①回答表示の際にその単語の意味を記載

②タイ文字で記載された単語を自分でアルファベットで入力もしくは選択肢から選ぶ

③アルファベット表示された単語を自分でタイ文字で入力もしくは選択肢から選ぶ

④レストランや買い物の際に使えるタイ語、ビジネスシーンで使えるタイ語などシーン別に学習

⑤簡単な1単語から3~5語の短文…と最終的にはある程度の長文まで読み書きできるようなレッスン

⑥タイ語検定対策

### 5/5 — とても良心的な開発者

*2025-06-24*

利用者の声を反映してどんどん改良されています。つい先日も「現代風のフォントにも対応してほしい」との要望を出したところ、１週間と経たないうちに反映してくださり感激しました。とても良心的な開発者の方だと感じます。

### 5/5 — Simply the best!

*2025-05-27*

Had been trying to teach myself to read for a long time. This is by far the best and most effective app to learn the basic sounds and tones. Not cheap, but worth it.  However, it is still missing lessons and exercises about missing vowels (only has lesson about silent “o”, no lesson about “a”), silent consonants, complex consonant clusters, รร, etc., for this to be a complete course. I hope these lessons will be added soon. Looking forward to this.

### 4/5 — iPadでも使いたい

*2025-02-23*

iPhoneでは書き練習が問題なくできているのですが、IPad
だと書き練習ができないです。元々の仕様でそうなっているならIPadでも書けるようにしてほしいです。使いはじめたばかりですが、書きながら音を聞いて勉強できるのでとても覚えやすいです。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。

iPadでも使えるよう、修正を加えました。
アップデートの上、(バージョン4.0.35以上)再度お試しいただけますと幸いです。

## Frequently asked questions about Thai Reading | Alphabet & Tone

### What does this app teach?

This app is designed to help you master the rules of Thai reading. It breaks down the learning process into manageable steps, covering consonants, vowels, tones, and exceptions. The goal is to enable you to read Thai quickly and effectively.

### What are the key features of this Thai reading app?

Key features include a unique step-by-step methodology, native audio recordings for all words to ensure authentic pronunciation, and repetitive practice exercises to focus on weak points. The app also allows you to track your progress throughout the learning journey.

### Is this app free to use?

All step explanations are available for free. Some practice exercises are also free, but others require a subscription. You can choose from monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase options for full access to practice features.

### Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for anyone who wants to learn to read the Thai language. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to enhance your existing Thai reading skills, the structured approach and comprehensive content cater to a wide range of learners.

### How does this app help with learning Thai culture?

By enabling you to read Thai, the app opens up access to more authentic content like street signs, menus, and books. This increased exposure not only improves your language skills but also deepens your understanding of Thai culture and people, making everyday activities more enriching.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.114 — 2026-08-24

Improved functionality

### 4.0.112 — 2026-08-24

Improved functionality

### 4.0.110 — 2026-08-17

Improved functionality

### 4.0.109 — 2026-08-15

Improved functionality

### 4.0.107 — 2026-08-14

Improved functionality

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