Comparison

Poly Thai Reader vs Learn Urdu

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

Head to head
About

Poly Thai Reader

This app offers a library of graded Thai stories with native audio and instant word definitions to help learners improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. It features adjustable audio speed, romanization toggles, and grammar explanations for various learning levels.

Highlights
  • Graded Thai stories
  • Native Thai audio with adjustable speed
  • Instant word definitions
  • Favorite words list
  • Romanization toggle
  • Grammar explanations
  • 5 reading levels
Features
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Struggling to read Thai stories? I designed Poly Thai reader - Read Thai Stories อ่านภาษาไทย to make reading fun and accessible, with a library of graded stories perfect for every level! As a Thai teacher (from "Thai with Grace" on YouTube!), I know how hard it can be to find interesting Thai reading material that's perfect for your level. Other resources may lack the audio pronunciations or the ability to simply look up words with a tap. That's why I created Poly Thai reader - a Thai graded reader app filled with engaging stories that will help you improve your reading skills, whether you are just starting (you can use transliteration) or are intermediate already. I've included all kinds of stories about Thai culture, personal stories about my life, conversations/dialogues, and more. I carefully created each story to build your reading skills while keeping you entertained and motivated. Features: - Native Thai Audio: Listen to my voice as I read each story aloud! You'll learn the correct pronunciation and tones naturally, just by listening. You can also adjust the speed of the audio. - Word-by-Word Highlighting: Watch each word light up as I read it, so it's super easy to follow along. - Instant Word Definitions: Tap any word to see its meaning and hear native audio pronunciation instantly. - Favorite Words List: Save new words to your "favorites" list to review later and build your vocabulary. - Dictionary: Search thousands of Thai words to find the definition and hundreds of example sentences - Categorized words: Search through categories to learn Thai vocabulary and save any word to your own list! - Quiz yourself: Quiz yourself on your saved Thai words and sentences - Romanization Toggle: Turn the romanization (transliteration) on or off depending on your level. Great for beginners or those who want to read pure Thai! - Grammar explanations: Each level has grammar explanations to clear up any questions you might have. For example, explanations about Thai classifiers, pronouns in Thai, Thai patterns, and more. - Change font: You can change the font to practice reading Thai in different fonts. The stories in my graded Thai reader are designed to gradually improve your reading skills: 5 levels for Thai reading: 1. Newbie Level: very-simple stories with a very limited vocabulary. Perfect for those who are brand new to reading Thai! 2. Beginner Level: Simple stories with basic vocabulary and sentence structures. Great for building a strong foundation in easy Thai reading. 3. Easy Level: Slightly longer stories with a bit more vocabulary and some common grammar patterns. 4. Intermediate Level: More challenging Thai stories with a wider range of vocabulary and grammar concepts. 5. Hard Level: These stories have more complex topics, vocabs, patterns, are read at a normal pace (although you can adjust the speed), and are similar to Thai native level texts. Learn Thai for free or upgrade to access: - All the current and future stories - All the vocabulary categories Poly Thai reader is the perfect app for anyone learning Thai language and looking to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. If you are ready to level up your Thai reading skills - download Poly Thai reader today and see how quickly you improve! Terms of Use: https://thaiwithgrace.com/poly-thai-reader-terms Privacy Policy: https://thaiwithgrace.com/privacy-policy

About

Learn Urdu

Features
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You buy the good notebook. You use the pen that writes well. Your language app should meet the same standard. AuraLingo wraps serious Urdu learning in a considered, editorial design — curated content, elegant typography, and a calm interface that makes showing up each day feel like ritual rather than obligation. * A DAILY EDITION * - Open to a curated selection of Urdu stories, videos, news, and dialogs - Content chosen for cultural depth: literature, film, food, travel, ideas - Every piece presented like a well-set page, not a task card * READING AS THE HEART * - Graded stories and quality news in a beautiful, distraction-free reader - Tap any word for pronunciation, meaning, and usage in context - Words you keep join your personal collection * A COLLECTION, NOT A GRIND * - Spaced repetition returns each saved word at the right moment - Review as flashcards, gentle word games, typing, or pronunciation practice - Each word carries the sentence you found it in * CONVERSATIONS WORTH HAVING * - An AI partner for substantive exchanges — a writer on their craft, a chef on a dish's history - Choose topic and difficulty; corrections arrive as quiet footnotes - Talk Now offers anonymous live voice calls with learners worldwide * YOUR VOICE, REFINED * - Shadow native audio and receive a discreet 0-100 pronunciation score - Accuracy, fluency, and completeness measured on-device, even offline - Dictation and role play round out each lesson * EVERYTHING ELSE, QUIETLY PRESENT * - Comprehension quizzes, grammar notes, and tap-to-define transcripts - Import YouTube videos you find beautiful or interesting - Streaks and goals kept understated — context, never pressure - Word games and a community of fellow readers, when you want them AuraLingo is free to begin. Premium removes ads and unlocks unlimited content and conversation. Learning Urdu, beautifully done. Terms of Use: https://lingfast-server.tnpixel.com/legal/auralingo/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Poly Thai Reader4 screens
Learn Urdu4 screens

Verdict

The call

Poly Thai Reader and Learn Urdu are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Poly Thai Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Urdu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Poly Thai Reader versus Learn Urdu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoly Thai ReaderLearn Urdu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB105 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEdgar RuizDinh Thang Tran

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Poly Thai Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Poly Thai Reader - Lifetime$99.99
6 purchases

Learn Urdu

Subscriptions5
  • AuraLingo Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • AuraLingo Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • AuraLingo Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
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  • AuraLingo Premium 6 Months$32.996 Months
  • AuraLingo Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • AuraLingo Premium Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Poly Thai Reader free?
Poly Thai Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Urdu free?
Learn Urdu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Poly Thai Reader or Learn Urdu have ads?
Neither Poly Thai Reader nor Learn Urdu shows ads.

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