Comparison

Pocket Thai Master vs Read Thai

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

Read Thai

Master the Thai alphabet with this modern learning tool. It offers a comprehensive collection of articles, flashcards, and a quick reference guide to help you read Thai easily. Includes vocabulary building and in-app support.

Highlights
  • Thai alphabet learning
  • Articles from basic to advanced
  • Hundreds of flashcards
  • Quick reference page
  • Vocabulary builder
  • In-app chat support
Features
Read full description

"Read Thai" is a modern app to help you learn how to read the Thai alphabet! Features: - A large collection of articles, from basic to advanced - Hundreds of flashcards - A quick reference page with all characters/rules in one easy to scan view - Full app search - In-app chat for support and help - Vocabulary

Screenshots

Pocket Thai Master4 screens
Read Thai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Thai at none against Pocket Thai Master's 1. Pocket Thai Master's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Thai Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Read Thai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket Thai Master against 4.9 for Read Thai. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 300 and 123 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 98% and 97% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Thai Master ships an update fortnightly, Read Thai every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Thai Master versus Read Thai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Thai MasterRead Thai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (300 ratings)4.9 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews97.6% of reviews — better97.3% of reviews
Number of ratings300 — better123
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEvan WingetJonathan Winger-lang

Customer experience

Pocket Thai Master

All ratings300 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.8%

Read Thai

All ratings123 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Read Thai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Thai Master

One-time1
  • Unlock Lessons 6-38$9.99
None

Read Thai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Thai Master free?
Pocket Thai Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read Thai free?
Read Thai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Thai Master or Read Thai?
Pocket Thai Master and Read Thai are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 300 and 123 ratings respectively.
Do Pocket Thai Master or Read Thai have ads?
Neither Pocket Thai Master nor Read Thai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Thai Master or Read Thai?
Pocket Thai Master ships an update fortnightly, and Read Thai every 11 days. Most recently, Pocket Thai Master was updated on October 18, 2026 and Read Thai on October 18, 2026.

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