Pocket Thai Master vs Learn Thai (Beginners)
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.
Learn Thai (Beginners)
Learn Thai from scratch with a comprehensive course that covers the alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening. Study independently at your own pace with interactive exercises and native audio, all available offline.
- Learn alphabet, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening
- Native audio recordings with adjustable speed
- Interactive exercises with images
- Offline course access
- Review mode for reinforcement
- Weekly user rankings
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Want to learn Thai in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Thai in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Thai quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Thai course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Thai in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Thai Master at 98% against Learn Thai (Beginners)'s 57%. Pocket Thai Master also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (300 vs 51). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Learn Thai (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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: Pocket Thai Master has 300 ratings behind it against 51, 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 57% of Learn Thai (Beginners)'s.
Pocket Thai Master ships an update fortnightly, Learn Thai (Beginners) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Thai Master | Learn Thai (Beginners) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (300 ratings) — better | 4.7 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 300 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evan Winget | BNR LANGUAGES INC. |
Customer experience
Pocket Thai Master
Learn Thai (Beginners)
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
Learn Thai (Beginners)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Thai Master
- Unlock Lessons 6-38$9.99
Learn Thai (Beginners)
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
- Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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- Premium$19.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
- Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
- Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
Questions
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Is Learn Thai (Beginners) free?
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Do Pocket Thai Master or Learn Thai (Beginners) have ads?
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