# Ling vs Write It! Thai

The clearest difference is ads: Ling at none against Write It! Thai's shown. Ling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 400). Write It! Thai's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Write It! Thai sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ling against 4.7 for Write It! Thai. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.2K ratings behind it against 400, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Ling's written reviews are positive against 78% of Write It! Thai's.

Ling ships an update weekly, Write It! Thai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | Write It! Thai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848/reviews) | [4.7 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-thai/id1400944449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 400 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) |

## What reviewers say

### Ling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848)

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.

**Highlights:** Realistic native speaker audio, Over 200 short lessons, Speech recognition for pronunciation, Real-life grammar tips, Cultural notes integrated, Reading, speaking, listening, writing skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Language Learning Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Ling Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Ling Pro 1-month Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Thai Premium Yearly | $41.99 | per year |
| Learn Language Pro Yearly 7 | $48.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro Yearly Subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Ling Half Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Pro 12-month Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Ling Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Learning Package | $109.99 | one-time |
| Ling Pro Lifetime Plan | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app to learn Thai
- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and intermediate learners
- 🚀 Effective learning methods
- 👍 Engaging and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Paywall after first few lessons
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💡 Lacks male/female voice options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Lessons not loading properly
- Voice recording not working
- Progress not saving across devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### Write It! Thai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-thai/id1400944449)

Master Thai handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. Learn all 80 Thai script letters through bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests. Track your progress and learn offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Write It! Thai free?

Write It! Thai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ling or Write It! Thai?

Ling and Write It! Thai are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 400 ratings respectively.

### Do Ling or Write It! Thai have ads?

Write It! Thai shows ads; Ling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or Write It! Thai?

Ling ships an update weekly, and Write It! Thai every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ling was updated on September 22, 2026 and Write It! Thai on September 23, 2026.

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