Comparison

Glyph vs Learn Thai Alphabet & Script

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

Head to head
About

Glyph

Learn to read and write diverse alphabets and scripts from around the world. This app focuses solely on character recognition and writing, offering interactive exercises and a smart repetition system to aid memorization. It's ideal for beginners looking to grasp new writing systems before diving into language learning.

Highlights
  • Learn exotic alphabets and writing systems
  • Focuses exclusively on writing, not language
  • Interactive drawing and character recognition exercises
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS) for retention
  • Track progress and earn XP
  • Offline learning mode
Features
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Discover the fascinating world of exotic alphabets and writing systems! Glyph is an app designed specifically for learning writing systems, not languages themselves. Want to learn to read and write Japanese hiragana, Korean hangul, Arabic script, the Georgian alphabet, or the vertical Manchu script? Glyph will help you master each character from scratch. Available writing systems: - Amharic (Ge'ez alphabet) - Japanese (hiragana, katakana) - Korean (Hangul) - Arabic - Inuktitut (Canadian syllabics) - Tamazight (Neo-Tifinagh) - Georgian (Mkhedruli alphabet) - Ukrainian (Cyrillic) - Greek - Manchu (the vertical script of the Qing dynasty) - More interesting scripts coming soon! Why Glyph? Unlike typical language apps, Glyph focuses exclusively on learning writing. You don't need to learn grammar or vocabulary—you focus on recognizing and writing characters. It's the perfect first step before learning a language! Glyph places a special emphasis on writing systems of less popular languages for which there is a lack of easily accessible and engaging educational materials. From the Canadian Inuktitut syllabics, through Berber Tifinagh, to the vertical Manchu script that once recorded the archives of an entire empire—you'll find courses here that practically no one else offers. Where no speech synthesizer exists (Tamazight, Manchu), the pronunciation was recorded by real human voices. Five types of exercises: - Drawing - draw characters with your finger and get instant feedback - From phonetics to characters - see the romanization and find the symbol - From characters to phonetics - recognize the character and match the pronunciation - Matching - pair characters with their sounds - Word writing - build real words character by character, top-to-bottom in vertical scripts! Smart learning: - The repetition system (SRS) ensures that knowledge is retained - Sections allow you to gradually master characters - Section guides and fun facts bring each script's history to life - Track your progress and unlock new levels Motivation: - Earn XP points - Maintain your daily streak - Track your progress in each section Glyph Pro: - Dark theme - Animation speed adjustment - More features coming soon! Offline mode: Learn anywhere without an internet connection. Download Glyph and discover that learning the alphabet can be fascinating! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Thai Alphabet & Script

Master Thai script through interactive writing practice and real-time feedback. This app teaches all consonants, vowels, and tone marks with native pronunciation, helping you read Thai in weeks.

Highlights
  • Handwriting canvas with stroke scoring
  • All Thai consonants, vowels, and tone marks
  • Native pronunciation audio
  • Multiple quiz modes
  • Spaced repetition for review
  • Progress tracking and achievements
Features
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Write every Thai letter with your finger and get each stroke scored as you draw. Learn the consonant class behind every letter — the key that makes Thai tones predictable. 44 consonants, 32 vowels, 4 tone marks, native audio, fully offline. Thai letters come with names: ก is ก ไก่ — "gor gai", the chicken. That is how Thai children learn them, and how you will too. But the real key is the class. Each of the 44 consonants belongs to one of three classes — Mid, High or Low — and the class together with the tone mark decides which of the five tones a syllable takes. Memorising letter shapes alone will never let you predict a tone. This app shows the class on every consonant, teaches live and dead syllables and the ห leader, and makes you write each letter with the stroke scored in real time. Built for adults and travelers — not toddlers. Practical, fast, and honest about what it takes to read menus, signs, and messages in Thailand. ▸ Handwriting canvas scores every stroke as you draw ▸ All 44 consonants, 32 vowels & 4 tone marks covered ▸ Native pronunciation for every character ▸ 3 quiz modes + real listening drills ▸ Spaced repetition (SM-2) & a daily challenge ▸ A smart review deck that resurfaces your mistakes ▸ Streaks, badges & weekly progress charts Ten minutes a day, from zero to reading Thai, one letter at a time.

Screenshots

Glyph4 screens
Learn Thai Alphabet & Script4 screens

Verdict

The call

Glyph and Learn Thai Alphabet & Script both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Glyph's written reviews are positive against 50% of Learn Thai Alphabet & Script's. Glyph also leads on ads (none vs shown). Learn Thai Alphabet & Script's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Glyph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Thai Alphabet & Script sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glyph against 5.0 for Learn Thai Alphabet & Script. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Thai Alphabet & Script has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Glyph's written reviews are positive against 50% of Learn Thai Alphabet & Script's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glyph ships an update every 3 days, Learn Thai Alphabet & Script every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Glyph versus Learn Thai Alphabet & Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphLearn Thai Alphabet & Script
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.5
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatryk Bozekzhenyu song

Customer experience

Glyph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Thai Alphabet & Script

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glyph

Subscriptions2
  • Glyph Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Glyph Pro - Annual$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glyph Pro$59.99
1 purchases

Learn Thai Alphabet & Script

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Glyph free?
Glyph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Thai Alphabet & Script free?
Learn Thai Alphabet & Script is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glyph or Learn Thai Alphabet & Script?
Glyph and Learn Thai Alphabet & Script are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Glyph or Learn Thai Alphabet & Script have ads?
Learn Thai Alphabet & Script shows ads; Glyph does not.
Which is updated more often, Glyph or Learn Thai Alphabet & Script?
Glyph ships an update every 3 days, and Learn Thai Alphabet & Script every 6 days. Most recently, Glyph was updated on October 18, 2026 and Learn Thai Alphabet & Script on October 25, 2026.

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