Comparison

Thai by Nemo vs Learn Thai

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

Head to head
About

Thai by Nemo

Learn essential Thai words and phrases with native speaker audio and pronunciation practice. This app focuses on everyday conversations and vocabulary, allowing you to customize your learning and review at your own pace. It's designed for quick, flexible study sessions without prior knowledge required.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases
  • Speech Studio for accent mastery
  • Offline access to all audio content
  • Customizable learning and review modes
  • Focus on high-frequency vocabulary
  • Flashcard format with English descriptions
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Thai. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Thai empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Thai required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Thai the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Thai so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Learn words useful for your time in thailand. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Thai. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Thai

Learn the Thai alphabet with this simple application. It uses repetition and a native speaker's voice to help you memorize consonants. Ideal for beginners looking to grasp the basics of Thai script.

Highlights
  • Thai alphabet learning
  • Consonant memorization
  • Native speaker audio
  • Repetitive learning method
  • Beginner-friendly
Features
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A simple app that teaches you the Thai Alphabet by using repetition and a native Thai speaker.

Screenshots

Thai by Nemo4 screens
Learn Thai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Thai at none against Thai by Nemo's 1. Learn Thai also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Thai by Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thai by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn Thai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Thai by Nemo against 4.7 for Learn Thai. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thai by Nemo has 3.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Thai by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn Thai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thai by Nemo ships an update every 5 months, Learn Thai every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thai by Nemo versus Learn Thai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThai by NemoLearn Thai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCLawler Innovations, Inc

Customer experience

Thai by Nemo

All ratings3,482 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative5.8%

Learn Thai

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Thai by Nemo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio issues after latest update
  • Incorrect translations for some words
  • Inability to restore purchased content

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more words and phrases
  • Improve organization of content (numbers, months, etc.)
  • Provide male and female voice options
  • Add quizzes and assessments
  • Allow customization of word lists
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  • Improve restore purchase functionality

Learn Thai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thai by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo Thai Foundation pack$14.99
None

Learn Thai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thai by Nemo free?
Thai by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Thai free?
Learn Thai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thai by Nemo or Learn Thai?
Thai by Nemo is rated higher. Thai by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Learn Thai averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Thai by Nemo or Learn Thai have ads?
Neither Thai by Nemo nor Learn Thai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thai by Nemo or Learn Thai?
Thai by Nemo ships an update every 5 months, and Learn Thai every 5 days. Most recently, Thai by Nemo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Thai on October 25, 2026.

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