GoThai vs Sawasdee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoThai
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Go Thai is a Thai language and cultural learning application developed specifically for foreigners interested in learning Thai language and culture, especially foreign tourists visiting Phuket, Thailand. Each lesson includes vocabulary, videos, conversations, exercises, and cultural knowledge. The Thai language and cultural content uses the context of Phuket Old Town community as a case study.
Sawasdee
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Sawasdee turns learning Thai into a journey: elegant, calm and genuinely fun. Start mild, go spicy, and let Nong Chang, your baby-elephant guide, walk every step with you. YOUR SPICE JOURNEY • 5 levels, from ไม่เผ็ด (not spicy) to เผ็ดแค่ไหนก็ไหว (bring on any spice) • 50 units and 200 lessons, from your first letter (Pre-A1) to real conversations (B1) • Every unit trains reading, writing, listening and speaking in short 4-minute steps • Pick up exactly where you left off: your place is always saved COLLECT STAMPS, NOT STRESS • Earn a stamp for every unit and seal your passport page when a level is done • No hearts, no guilt, just happy and steady progress READ, WRITE, SPEAK • All 44 consonants and the vowels, each with sound, romanization and a memory picture • Trace every letter with guided stroke order • Hear and name the 5 Thai tones • Read real menus, signs and street-food boards PRACTICE THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY • Daily Review with spaced repetition keeps new words fresh • Flashcards, matching, quizzes and a tone trainer • 12 illustrated Scene Detective hunts • 20 real-life role-play conversations: order food, take a taxi, bargain at the market CHAT WITH KRU NOI • Practise free conversation with Kru Noi, your AI Thai tutor, right on your device (supported devices only) BUILT FOR REAL THAI • Polite endings (ครับ / ค่ะ) that match you • Honest CEFR levels, Pre-A1 to B1 • Learn in your own language: 13 languages supported FREE TO START The first 5 units are free. Premium unlocks all 50 units, Kru Noi and every practice game, monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Start your Thai journey today. สวัสดี! Terms of Use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoThai at none against Sawasdee's 3. GoThai also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Sawasdee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GoThai asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoThai ships an update weekly, Sawasdee every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoThai | Sawasdee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | UPONAIR COMPANY LIMITED | Kanchalika Kongyong |
In-app purchases
GoThai
No in-app purchases
Sawasdee
- Sawasdee-Premium$4.991 Month
- Sawasdee-Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Sawasdee Premium - Lifetime Premium$199.00





