# Ling vs TU GREATS

The clearest difference is rating: Ling at 4.7 against TU GREATS's 3.7. Ling also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). TU GREATS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TU GREATS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ling ships an update weekly, TU GREATS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | TU GREATS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tu-greats/id1524814887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [Center for ASEAN Studies,Thammasat University-Rangsit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258447681) |

## 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


### TU GREATS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tu-greats/id1524814887)

Access your virtual student ID and academic information, including schedules and the academic calendar. This app requires a TU username and password for student access.

**Highlights:** Virtual student ID, Academic information access, Schedule checking, Academic calendar, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ling free?

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

### Is TU GREATS free?

TU GREATS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ling or TU GREATS?

Ling is rated higher. Ling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while TU GREATS averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ling or TU GREATS have ads?

Neither Ling nor TU GREATS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ling or TU GREATS?

Ling ships an update weekly, and TU GREATS monthly. Most recently, Ling was updated on October 26, 2026 and TU GREATS on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*