Comparison

Ling vs Learn Thai (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Ling

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
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Learn Thai with Ling, the #1 best language app for Thai learners! Build speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills all in one place with… - Realistic content: Audio from native Thai speakers - Short lessons: Choose from 200+ lessons and even learn on-the-go - Precise pronunciation: Speech-recognition technology ensures you develop accurate pronunciation of the 5 Thai tones - Real-life grammar: Benefit from practical tips and tricks while mastering Thai Ling’s lessons are carefully crafted to teach you Thai language and culture. Immerse yourself with our lessons on everyday conversation to distinct cultural notes! - Master Thai and connect with locals on a deeper level - Unlock the beauty of Thai writing - Gain proficiency in Thai conversation - Explore Thai heritage and traditions Download Ling for FREE and get access to 70+ languages… Thai • Afrikaans • Albanian • Amharic • Armenian • Azerbaijani • Bengali • Bosnian • Bulgarian • Burmese • Cantonese • Catalan • Cebuano • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • English • Estonian • Finnish • French • German • Georgian • Greek • Gujarati • Hebrew • Hindi • Hokkien • Hungarian • Icelandic • Indonesian • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Javanese • Kannada • Kazakh • Khmer • Korean • Lao • Latvian • Lithuanian • Malaysian • Malayalam • Maori • Marathi • Mongolian • Norwegian • Nepali • Polish • Portuguese • Pashto • Persian • Punjabi • Romanian • Russian • Serbian • Sinhala • Slovak • Slovenian • Somali • Sorbian • Spanish (Castellano) • Standard Arabic • Sundanese • Swahili • Swedish • Tagalog • Tamil • Telugu • Turkish • Ukrainian • Urdu • Uzbek • Vietnamese • Yoruba Experience more of Ling: https://ling-app.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/ https://www.youtube.com/@LingLearnLanguages https://www.tiktok.com/@ling_app?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/Ling.learn.languages/ https://www.quora.com/Ling-Language-Lessons If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out at support@ling-app.com Terms of Use: https://ling-app.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://ling-app.com/privacy-policy/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Ling4 screens
Learn Thai (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ling at 3.2K against Learn Thai (Beginners)'s 47. Ling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Ling sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ling against 4.7 for Learn Thai (Beginners). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ling has 3.2K ratings behind it against 47, 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 57% of Learn Thai (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ling ships an update weekly, Learn Thai (Beginners) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ling versus Learn Thai (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingLearn Thai (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings)4.7 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better47
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITEDBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Ling

All ratings3,221 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews664 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.3%

Learn Thai (Beginners)

All ratings47 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Ling

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Learn Thai (Beginners)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Ling

Subscriptions15
  • Ling Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Language Learning Plan$8.991 Month
  • Ling Monthly Subscription2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • Ling Pro 1-month Subscription$16.991 Month
  • Ling Half Yearly Subscription$19.996 Months
  • Learn Thai Premium Yearly$41.991 Year
  • Learn Language Pro Yearly 77 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Ling Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Ling Half Yearly Subscription$59.996 Months
  • Ling Yearly Subscription3 variants$79.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Ling Pro 12 Month Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Ling Pro 12-month Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Ling Yearly Subscription$119.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Learning Package$109.99
  • Ling Pro Lifetime Plan$199.99
9 purchases

Learn Thai (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Ling free?
Ling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Thai (Beginners) free?
Learn Thai (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ling or Learn Thai (Beginners)?
Ling and Learn Thai (Beginners) are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2K and 47 ratings respectively.
Do Ling or Learn Thai (Beginners) have ads?
Neither Ling nor Learn Thai (Beginners) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ling or Learn Thai (Beginners)?
Ling ships an update weekly, and Learn Thai (Beginners) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ling was updated on September 22, 2026 and Learn Thai (Beginners) on September 9, 2026.

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