Comparison

Simply Learn Lao 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

Simply Learn Lao

Learn Lao language for travel with this free app. It offers over 300 phrases and words, recorded by native speakers, with phonetic and original script. Practice with flashcards, quizzes, and save favorites for quick review.

Highlights
  • 300+ free Lao phrases and words
  • Native speaker audio recordings
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Lao language quizzes
  • Save favorite phrases
  • Quick search function
Features
Read full description

*** Learn Lao language when visiting Laos *** Simply Learn Lao Language App is a FREE language app that will assist you to speak Lao quickly and effectively. All Lao phrases and words are presented to you in both phonetic and original Lao writing. They are recorded by a native speaker from Laos. Save your favorite phrases and words to review them without fuss. Study your vocabulary with flashcards using the spaced repetition technique. Test your knowledge with fun Lao language quiz and review your score. *** Survive when travelling in Laos *** Use the Lao phrasebook to survive in Laos. All important survival phrases are included. For example, let the app speak to the Taxi driver in Laos to show them where you want to go. Search all phrases and words to quickly access what you need. *** Main Features *** * 300+ free Lao phrases and words * Recorded by a native speaker from Laos * High quality audio * Spaced repetition learning system * Lao quiz to review your skills * Track your learning progress * Save your favorite phrases and words * Quick search function * Copy the phrases to the clipboard (by clicking long on the phrase) * Play the sound more slowly * Adjust the quiz and flashcards settings for Lao to English, English to Lao *** Learning Categories *** FREE version: * Numbers * Time&Date * Basic Conversation * Greetings * Directions Phrases * Directions Words * Eating out in Laos * Sightseeing in Laos * Shopping in Laos * Emergency * Accommodation PRO version: * Advanced Conversation * Health * Border Crossing * Questions * Places * Food * Vegetables * Fruits * Colors * Romance I * Romance II * Post Office * Phone & Internet * Banking * Occupations * Business Talk * Hobbies * Feelings * Body * Animals * Family * Countries *** Feedback appreciated *** If you like this app, please take a few seconds to give a rating or review. If you have any feedback, suggestions or advise I am more than happy if you let me know. ***About US*** Website: www.simplylearnlanguages.com/lao Facebook: www.facebook.com/simplylearnlanguages/ Feedback: support@simyasolutions.com Have fun learning Lao!

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

Simply Learn Lao4 screens
Read Thai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Read Thai at 4.9 against Simply Learn Lao's 4.4. Read Thai also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (97% vs 81%). Simply Learn Lao's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Simply Learn Lao sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Read Thai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Read Thai holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 136 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Simply Learn Lao's written reviews are positive against 97% of Read Thai's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simply Learn Lao versus Read Thai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Learn LaoRead Thai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (113 ratings)4.9 (136 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews97.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113136 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyla Technologies LLCJonathan Winger-lang

Customer experience

Simply Learn Lao

All ratings113 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%

Read Thai

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

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Simply Learn Lao

One-time17
  • Category Colors$0.99
  • Category Conversation$0.99
  • Category Family$0.99
Show 14 more
  • Category Feelings$0.99
  • Category Food$0.99
  • Category Health$0.99
  • Category Questions$0.99
  • Category Romance$0.99
  • Category Romance 2$0.99
  • Category Vegetables$0.99
  • Category Places$0.99
  • Category Border Crossing$0.99
  • Category Body$0.99
  • Category Fruits$0.99
  • Category Animal$0.99
  • Category Business Talk$0.99
  • Simply Learn Laos Pro$8.99
None

Read Thai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Learn Lao free?
Simply Learn Lao 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, Simply Learn Lao or Read Thai?
Read Thai is rated higher. Simply Learn Lao averages 4.4 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Read Thai averages 4.9 from 136 ratings.
Do Simply Learn Lao or Read Thai have ads?
Neither Simply Learn Lao nor Read Thai shows ads.

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