Pocket Thai Master vs Ling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Thai Master
Learn Thai from scratch with this comprehensive program that covers reading, speaking, and cultural nuances. It offers interactive lessons, native speaker audio, and quizzes to prepare you for life, work, or travel in Thailand.
- 38 interactive lessons
- Learn Thai script for native pronunciation
- Cultural lessons for integration
- Over 1000 native speaker audio recordings
- Interactive multiple-choice quizzes
- Offline access
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In a market full of vocab memorization apps, Pocket Thai Master tries to do something new: teach the language from the ground up. Pocket Thai Master is a Thai language learning program and culture guide that takes you from zero Thai language experience up to the conversational level. Using straightforward explanations of grammar and culture, this program prepares you for life, work, and travel in Thailand! __________ What will you learn with Pocket Thai Master? • 38 Lessons: 350 pages of interactive content • Reading Made Easy: Pronounce Thai like a native speaker by first learning the Thai script • Culture Lessons: Highlight the differences between Thai and Western cultures with lessons that teach you how to fit in • Professional Audio: 1000+ clear audio recordings of female and male native Thai speakers • Interactive Quizzes: Test your understanding with fun multiple choice quizzes that change each time you take them • Friendly and Fun Explanations: A warm tone and down to earth explanations of both grammar and culture make learning easy • Study at Your Own Pace: Designed to be effective at whatever pace works best for you • Always With You: Pocket Thai is anywhere that you are, no internet connection required __________ Read a few of the reviews: The conversational tone of the app and sequential nature has really accelerated the learning process for me, and the supplementary educational elements concerning Thai customs, history, and other points of context show that the developer really understands that learning a new language is really inseparable from encountering a complete culture. -mmrrkk Checked out many apps but this is the first app which really takes you through lessons step by step... easy to follow and easy to learn. -Ralf This app is absolutely excellent. I speak 4 other languages aside from Thai, and thus far this has been one of the best overall language apps I have seen. It’s extremely thorough and written in simple, non-technical language so even absolute beginners can make sense of a very difficult language. The quizzes at the end of each lesson are great too! -Tokyo Teacher Been in Thailand for 9 years. On and off learning Thai and this has been a great help. I feel it explained the rules to me very well and made it easier to read more! -jr7diving __________ Which version of Pocket Thai is right for you? Pocket Thai Master contains 38 lessons and teaches reading, speaking, and culture. It is ideal for serious students and anyone living and/or working in Thailand for 6 months or longer. Pocket Thai Speaking contains 22 lessons and teaches the most important aspects of speaking and culture. Ideal for travelers and some long term visitors that want to learn the basics without a major investment of their time. __________ What Pocket Thai Master is NOT: This is not another app made by a company that gets a list of the most common vocabulary words in 20+ languages and creates a bunch of apps with simple picture/word matching games. I spent years living in Thailand and studying Thai including reading many grammar books, creating and reviewing thousands of flashcards, and having lots of conversations with friends and acquaintances. This app contains lengthy grammar explanations and cultural nuances that other programs don't include, because their authors probably don't even speak the languages of the apps that they create.
Ling
Master Thai language skills with this comprehensive app. It offers realistic audio, short lessons, and speech recognition for accurate pronunciation. Learn grammar, culture, and conversation to connect with locals and explore Thai heritage.
- Realistic native speaker audio
- Over 200 short lessons
- Speech recognition for pronunciation
- Real-life grammar tips
- Cultural notes integrated
- Reading, speaking, listening, writing skills
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Learn Thai with Ling, the #1 best language app for Thai learners! Build speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills all in one place with… - Realistic content: Audio from native Thai speakers - Short lessons: Choose from 200+ lessons and even learn on-the-go - Precise pronunciation: Speech-recognition technology ensures you develop accurate pronunciation of the 5 Thai tones - Real-life grammar: Benefit from practical tips and tricks while mastering Thai Ling’s lessons are carefully crafted to teach you Thai language and culture. Immerse yourself with our lessons on everyday conversation to distinct cultural notes! - Master Thai and connect with locals on a deeper level - Unlock the beauty of Thai writing - Gain proficiency in Thai conversation - Explore Thai heritage and traditions Download Ling for FREE and get access to 70+ languages… Thai • Afrikaans • Albanian • Amharic • Armenian • Azerbaijani • Bengali • Bosnian • Bulgarian • Burmese • Cantonese • Catalan • Cebuano • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • English • Estonian • Finnish • French • German • Georgian • Greek • Gujarati • Hebrew • Hindi • Hokkien • Hungarian • Icelandic • Indonesian • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Javanese • Kannada • Kazakh • Khmer • Korean • Lao • Latvian • Lithuanian • Malaysian • Malayalam • Maori • Marathi • Mongolian • Norwegian • Nepali • Polish • Portuguese • Pashto • Persian • Punjabi • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Sinhala • Slovak • Slovenian • Somali • Sorbian • Spanish (Castellano) • Standard Arabic • Sundanese • Swahili • Swedish • Tagalog • Tamil • Telugu • Turkish • Ukrainian • Urdu • Uzbek • Vietnamese • Yoruba Experience more of Ling: https://ling-app.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/ https://www.youtube.com/@LingLearnLanguages https://www.tiktok.com/@ling_app?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/Ling.learn.languages/ https://www.quora.com/Ling-Language-Lessons If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out at support@ling-app.com Terms of Use: https://ling-app.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Thai Master at 98% against Ling's 64%. Pocket Thai Master also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Ling's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 300) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pocket Thai Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Thai Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.3K ratings behind it against 300, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Pocket Thai Master's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ling's.
Pocket Thai Master ships an update fortnightly, Ling weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Thai Master | Ling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (300 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews — better | 63.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 300 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Winget | SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Pocket Thai Master
Ling
User reviews
Pocket Thai Master
From 300 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent explanations
- 🚀 Structured and paced learning process
- 💡 Helpful mnemonics and cultural context
- 👍 Clear and concise instructions
- 👍 Well-organized lessons
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio playback issues
- 🐛 Navigation and bookmarking limitations
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or bugs
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
Ling
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app to learn Thai
- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and intermediate learners
- 🚀 Effective learning methods
- 👍 Engaging and interactive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Paywall after first few lessons
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💡 Lacks male/female voice options
Bugs and requests
Pocket Thai Master
Reported bugs
3 issues- Audio playback not working consistently
- App freezing or crashing on some devices
- Navigation issues when leaving and returning to the app
Requested features
4 requests- Downloadable PDF or cheat sheet for review
- Ability to bookmark progress and resume lessons
- Improved audio playback stability
- Compatibility optimizations for older devices
Ling
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Lessons not loading properly
- Voice recording not working
- Progress not saving across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add more lessons and content
- Improve voice recognition accuracy
- Provide option to learn as male or female
- Include lessons on Thai alphabet and grammar
- Offer more affordable subscription options
In-app purchases
Pocket Thai Master
- Unlock Lessons 6-38$9.99
Ling
- Ling Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Monthly Language Learning Plan$8.991 Month
- Ling Monthly Subscription2 variants$14.991 Month
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- Ling Pro 1-month Subscription$16.991 Month
- Ling Half Yearly Subscription$19.996 Months
- Learn Thai Premium Yearly$41.991 Year
- Learn Language Pro Yearly 77 Days trial$48.991 Year
- Ling Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Ling Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
- Ling Half Yearly Subscription$59.996 Months
- Ling Yearly Subscription3 variants$79.991 Year
- Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Ling Pro 12-month Subscription$89.991 Year
- Ling Yearly Subscription$119.991 Year
- Lifetime Learning Package$109.99
- Ling Pro Lifetime Plan$199.99
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