Basic vs Thai Starter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic
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Learn the basics of French, with instructions pronounced in your mother tongue ? Yes, that is now possible with Basic-Français. Basic-Français was developed to teach the basics of French in partnership with the City of Paris and the „Ile de France“ region, with some European co-financing. Basic-Français is an App which guides you through your first steps in the process of learning French. Ludo and Vic were created to represent all the peoples of this World and to promote gender equality. They let you discover French through dialogues (in French) which cover many aspects of daily life. There are also many pictures that will help you to increase your vocabulary Basic-Français breaks the wall of words by giving orally the instructions to the exercices, in your mother tongue. This will enable you to learn the basics of French independently of your level of schooling. Basic-Français can even be developed for mother tongues that have no alphabet. Since the instructions are given in a language that you understand, this reduces considerably your level of stress. It makes learning both faster and easier. There are also many activities, including voice recognition, to enhance your prononciation, to help in memorizing and make learning more fun ! Basic-Français covers the first level (A1) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This will give you the means to progress rapidly in your learning of French. Basic-Français does not use up your data plan. All the activities are fully operational with no internet connection. This is a very important, and rare, characteristic in Apps these days
Thai Starter
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Master Thai Characters with Thai Starter! Thai Starter makes learning Thai characters simple, interactive, and effective. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundation, our app provides engaging exercises designed to help you recognise, recall, and type Thai characters with confidence. Learn Through Practice Forget passive memorisation! Thai Starter offers a variety of exercises to reinforce your learning: • Identify Characters – Match Thai symbols with their names. • Recognise Sounds – Learn initial sounds and improve pronunciation with native speaker audio recordings. • Complete Words – Fill in missing characters to strengthen word structure. • Type with Guidance – Unique typing exercises with a guided keyboard help you practise writing Thai characters effortlessly. Spaced Repetition for Long-Term Success Thai Starter incorporates the powerful Spaced Repetition System (SRS), a method proven to enhance memory retention. Instead of cramming, SRS ensures you review what you've learned at scientifically optimised intervals, helping you remember for the long haul. The app tracks your progress and adjusts your review schedule automatically, so you can focus on what needs more practice. Smart & Engaging Learning • Native speaker audio to perfect your pronunciation. • Interactive drills that keep you engaged. • Step-by-step progression to build confidence. • Clear instructions to guide you through each exercise. Start your Thai learning journey today with Thai Starter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thai Starter at none against Basic's 1. Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thai Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Basic | Thai Starter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 656 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ludo-Vic | LUKASZ WOJCIECH CIASTKO |
In-app purchases
Basic
- Full access$9.99
Thai Starter
No in-app purchases
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