Teacher Simon vs TexBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Teacher Simon
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Free English lessons for Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia students and teachers. Download videos, audio and posters, practice vocabulary and pronunciation offline, no registration needed. For students and teachers in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia - download English language lesson videos and study offline. Teacher Simon is a free app, ideal for young learners, students and local teachers in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia who want to learn and practice English language, including correct pronunciation and vocabulary. The app was created by British school teacher Simon Luttrell, who supports many young students in orphanages and monastery schools with donations of school books and vocabulary posters. The app allows the user to browse an extensive library of video (MP4), audio (MP3), image (jpg) and text (pdf) files that are relevant to students in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, covering a wide range of day-to-day topics. Many files are in both English and local language, and Teacher Simon provides his own video and audio files with clear, British English pronunciation. You can select and download files to your mobile device in just a few seconds, and then view these files offline. The app also includes a real-time flashcard function (internet access needed), to learn specific vocabulary groups, such as animals, fruit, vegetables, body parts, clothes, jobs and transportation. All poster vocabulary words are assigned a unique number code, which allows the end-user to playback the correct pronunciation of the word in real-time (internet access needed). The posters that Teacher Simon has created are available for download as a pdf file, and local copy shops in can download the file and print out the complete set for display in the school classroom. (The URL of this pdf file can be downloaded to the copy shop computer - the app is not required) Use of this app does not require any user registration or payment, and the app collects no end-user data. It's completely anonymous and free to use. The number of language files in the library increase every week, as Teacher Simon creates new files to help students and local teachers. Please contact him using the app email function to request vocabulary files on your favourite topic.
TexBook
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Texbook is a math learning app for Cambodian students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Books, video lessons, practice quizzes and timed tests โ all in one app on your phone, entirely in Khmer. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read math books and worksheets Browse math books grade by grade, from Grade 1 through Grade 12, plus a library of extra material. Every document opens right inside the app, page by page, so you can study and revise anytime. Watch video lessons Each lesson pairs a clear video explanation with its lesson document, so you can watch and read side by side โ ideal for learning at home at your own pace. Practice with quizzes Finished a lesson? Test yourself straight away with its practice quiz and review your score at the end to see which parts need another look. Take timed tests Tests run against a clock, mirroring real exam conditions. When time runs out the test submits automatically, and your results appear at the end. Track your progress Your account page keeps a history of every quiz and test you have taken, so you can watch yourself improve over time. GETTING ACCESS Texbook uses student accounts. Your school or teacher gives you the email and password โ there is no sign-up inside the app. If you do not have an account yet, ask your teacher. WHY TEXBOOK? โข Fully in Khmer, made for students in Cambodia โข Covers every grade, 1 through 12 โข Books, videos, quizzes and tests in one place โข Built for mobile โ open it and start learning in seconds A NOTE ON LANGUAGE The app interface and all learning material are in Khmer. This English listing is here to help you find Texbook โ the app itself is designed for Khmer-speaking students. Whether you are catching up on a tricky topic, getting ready for an exam, or just want extra practice, Texbook puts the whole math curriculum in your pocket. We are always improving Texbook. If you have feedback or ideas, we would love to hear from you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TexBook at monthly against Teacher Simon's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Teacher Simon ships an update every 3 months, TexBook monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Teacher Simon | TexBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teacher Simon | Sevheng Luy |
In-app purchases
Teacher Simon
No in-app purchases
TexBook
No in-app purchases
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