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.

Head to head
About

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

About

NidNoi

Learn Thai, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese through short, daily lessons. Progress through structured courses with vocabulary, reading, and grammar practice. Features flashcards, quizzes, and cultural insights to build confidence.

Highlights
  • Multiple language courses (Thai, Chinese, Japanese)
  • Step-by-step lessons and graded reading
  • Vocabulary and grammar practice
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Quizzes for comprehension and listening
  • Offline access
  • Study streaks and reminders
Features
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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 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Basic Thai Word|Learn Thai versus NidNoi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Thai Word|Learn ThaiNidNoi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
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 19, 2026 and NidNoi on October 28, 2026.

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