# Ling vs Learn Thai (Beginners)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ling | Learn Thai (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ling-thai-language-learning/id1299519848/reviews) | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-thai-beginners/id6471419746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMYA LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298485730) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## 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


### Learn Thai (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-thai-beginners/id6471419746)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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