Comparison

Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai vs NidNoi

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

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Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai

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◆ App Contents • Original Wordbook • Basic Vocabulary • Intermediate Vocabulary • 4-Choice Quizzes ▼ Follow Us! We post daily Thai words on our social media! Instagram: @thai_alphabet

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NidNoi

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NidNoi helps you learn Thai, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese a little every day. “Nid Noi” (นิดหน่อย) means “a little” in Thai — and that’s the idea: short, clear lessons that build real confidence over time. Pick a course on first launch; progress for each language is saved separately, and you can switch anytime in Settings. Thai — from the alphabet to real reading • Step-by-step course across five levels (A1 through C1–C2) • Guided alphabet in small batches — stroke animation, tracing, and short quizzes • Consonant classes, vowels, and tone marks with audio and review cards • 1,600+ vocabulary words with sound-by-sound breakdowns • 150 graded reading passages and 55 everyday dialogues • Grammar units, travel phrases, and classifier practice Mandarin Chinese — HSK-aligned path • Nineteen units across five levels (HSK 1→5 path, up to ~2,500 words) • Unit 1 foundations: four tones, pinyin map, stroke-order rules, first Hanzi to trace • Classroom-style lessons: dialogue → language points → vocabulary quiz → exercises • Soft unlock so later bands open as you finish most of the previous one Japanese — JLPT-aligned path • Nineteen units across five levels (JLPT N5→N1 path, up to ~6,000+ words) • Unit 1 foundations: writing systems, full kana charts, then hiragana and katakana in small row batches • Classroom-style lessons: dialogue → culture → vocabulary → language points → reading → exercises • Furigana readings and a clearer kanji-friendly typeface Built for daily practice • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Quizzes — vocabulary, listening, and reading comprehension • Cultural photo bites woven into every course • Study streaks and optional daily reminders • Share what you’re learning as story cards • Works offline — no account required • Optional sign-in to back up progress across devices Whether you’re traveling, living abroad, or simply curious, NidNoi makes starting feel approachable — one small step at a time. More features and learning content will continue to be added over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai4 screens
NidNoi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NidNoi at every 5 days against Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai's every 3 months. NidNoi also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai ships an update every 3 months, NidNoi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai versus NidNoi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Thai Word|Learn ThaiNidNoi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUTOMU TOKURAzhao lu

In-app purchases

None

Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai

No in-app purchases

None

NidNoi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai free?
Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NidNoi free?
NidNoi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai or NidNoi have ads?
Neither Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai nor NidNoi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai or NidNoi?
Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai ships an update every 3 months, and NidNoi every 5 days. Most recently, Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai was updated on October 13, 2026 and NidNoi on October 9, 2026.

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