I can read Thai vs ThaiNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
I can read Thai
Learn the Thai alphabet, vowels, and tones with daily practice and flashcards. Master pronunciation and recognize Thai script using common fonts. Become proficient in reading Thai quickly and easily.
- Learn Thai alphabet and vowels
- Master Thai tones
- Daily practice and testing
- Flashcard reference material
- Recognize Thai script with common fonts
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"I can read Thai" provides reference material and flashcards that you can use for a few minutes every day to learn the Thai alphabet and vowels and master the tones. Everything you need to be able to correctly pronounce any Thai words you see can be learned by using this app. Simply use the app for a few minutes a day to practice and test yourself, and you'll be reading Thai in no time. You can even pick from a large selection of common fonts to help with recognition of real Thai writing in the real world.
ThaiNow
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ThaiNow combines Thai language learning with culture, traditions, and practical information for everyday life and travel in Thailand. LEARN THAI Learn Thai step by step with: • Word of the Day and Daily Quiz with audio • Many learning categories and favorites • Thai consonants and vowels with sound information and IPA notation • Thai numbers and writing • Pronunciation, syllables, and tones • Romanization and translations • Word search • Isan words and learning categories • Anthems and information about the Royal Family • Everyday topics such as travel, food, health, emergencies, drinks, insurance, and much more DATE AND CULTURE Discover Thailand every day: • Thailand time with Thai voice playback • Western and Thai dates • Buddhist Era year and daily color • Sunrise and sunset • Moon phases and Wan Phra • Buddhist and Thai holidays • Private appointments with reminders • 90-day reporting with important time windows for online and in-person reporting DISCOVER THAILAND • All 77 provinces of Thailand with maps and information • Temple Guide with traditions, etiquette, and Thai chants • Thai license plates and their corresponding provinces • Thailand Guide with useful information about culture, traditions, and etiquette PRACTICAL TOOLS • Currency converter with automatic fallback and offline storage • Important emergency numbers • Date converter • Thai lucky numbers 10 LANGUAGES ThaiNow is available in German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Thai, Japanese, and Korean. ThaiNow is for everyone who loves Thailand, wants to learn Thai, or wants to better understand the language, culture, and everyday life. With ThaiNow Premium, you get access to additional learning content and features. ThaiNow – Learn Thai. Understand Thailand. A little more every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThaiNow at every 4 days against I can read Thai's every 2 weeks. I can read Thai's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
I can read Thai ships an update every 2 weeks, ThaiNow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | I can read Thai | ThaiNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dana Reese | Erich Oser |
In-app purchases
I can read Thai
No in-app purchases
ThaiNow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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