Comparison

Kiku vs Sawasdee

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

Head to head
About

Kiku

Master new languages through engaging content inspired by social media. Begin with a free trial, then unlock full access with a subscription to explore diverse learning materials.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from social media content
  • Free trial available
  • Subscription-based access
  • Multiple subscription plans
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Features
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Learn Languages from Social Media Start learning for free - after free trial, requires a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sawasdee

Embark on a fun and engaging journey to learn Thai. This app offers a structured curriculum with interactive lessons covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Practice with AI-powered conversations and real-life scenarios to build fluency.

Highlights
  • 5 levels from beginner to intermediate
  • 50 units and 200 lessons
  • Reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice
  • AI Thai tutor for conversation practice
  • Gamified learning with stamps and scene hunts
  • Spaced repetition for vocabulary retention
Features
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Sawasdee turns learning Thai into a journey: elegant, calm and genuinely fun. Start at the level that suits you, and let Nong Chang, your baby-elephant guide, walk every step with you. YOUR COURSE • 5 levels that build on one another, starting from zero • 100 units and 400 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 guided everyday dialogues: order food, take a taxi, bargain at the market PRACTISE WITH KRU NOI • Guided Thai conversation practice with Kru Noi, your 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 สวัสดี, let’s begin! Terms of Use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/

Screenshots

Kiku3 screens
Sawasdee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sawasdee at 5.0 against Kiku's 3.7. Sawasdee also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Kiku's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kiku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sawasdee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sawasdee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiku ships an update fortnightly, Sawasdee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Kiku versus Sawasdee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKikuSawasdee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB280 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNumfor Chiaso'Oh Mbiziwo-TiapoKanchalika Kongyong

Customer experience

Kiku

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Sawasdee

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiku

Subscriptions2
  • KiKu Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • KiKu Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Sawasdee

Subscriptions2
  • Sawasdee-Premium$4.991 Month
  • Sawasdee-Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sawasdee Premium - Lifetime Premium$199.00

Questions

Is Kiku free?
Kiku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sawasdee free?
Sawasdee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiku or Sawasdee?
Sawasdee is rated higher. Kiku averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sawasdee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kiku or Sawasdee have ads?
Neither Kiku nor Sawasdee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiku or Sawasdee?
Kiku ships an update fortnightly, and Sawasdee weekly. Most recently, Kiku was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sawasdee on October 25, 2026.

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