Comparison

LingoFrontier vs Thai Alphabet

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

Head to head
About

LingoFrontier

Features
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Type Thai teaches you to type, read and write Thai — on the real Thai keyboard, with native-speaker audio. Everything you need to learn is free: no ads, no account, no subscription. LEARN THE KEYBOARD • A step-by-step course for the 4-row and 5-row Thai keyboard layouts • Hints that show where each key is, and native pronunciation as you type • Bubble Mode: pop the letters before they float away • Word Practice with everyday words and phrases • Keyboard Explorer and Font Explorer LEARN TO READ • Thai Alphabet: the consonants and vowels with their names and sounds • Script Explorer: tap any letter, tone mark or digit to hear it • Script Practice: letter names, sounds, consonant classes and final sounds • Ear Training: hear a sound, find the letter • Class Painter, Tone Chart and Tone Partner to make sense of Thai tones • Five romanization systems, including Paiboon, RTGS and IPA LEARN TO WRITE • Handwriting: watch each consonant's strokes, trace it, then write it from memory • Feedback on stroke order and direction — and on letters that look alike • A star for every letter you can write unaided PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Type Thai is free to use. If you'd like more, Premium adds: • A male voice. Thai men and women end polite phrases differently (ąø„ąø£ąø±ąøš and ąø„ą¹ˆąø°), and the male voice teaches the men's forms • The Krabi and Ayutthaya colour themes • More word sets: food, phrases, grammar and pronunciation Pay once. No subscription. Available in English, Finnish and Spanish. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thai Alphabet

Features
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Start reading Thai in minutes — not months. Thai Alphabet makes learning Thai script simple and fun. Whether you're a complete beginner, traveler heading to Bangkok, expat moving to Chiang Mai, or heritage learner reconnecting with the language, our structured lessons and spaced repetition system help you master every character with confidence. KEY FEATURES • Structured Lessons — Learn 44 consonants, 32 vowels, and 5 tone marks step by step with clear native pronunciation • Spaced Repetition (SRS) — Our scientifically-proven review system schedules practice at the perfect time so characters stick in long-term memory • Interactive Quizzes — Test your knowledge with engaging quiz sessions that adapt to your level • Placement Test — Already know some characters? Skip ahead to where you need to start • Daily Goals & Streaks — Build a consistent habit with daily learning targets and streak tracking • Medals & Achievements — Stay motivated as you unlock milestones on your learning journey • Audio Pronunciation — Hear every character spoken clearly by native Thai speakers • Progress Tracking — See exactly how many characters you've learned, mastered, and have due for review HOW IT WORKS 1. Start with the basics — learn vowels and consonants one at a time 2. Listen to audio pronunciation and study each character 3. Review with quizzes to reinforce what you've learned 4. Our SRS system brings characters back for review at the optimal time 5. Track your progress from beginner to mastery PERFECT FOR • Complete beginners with zero Thai knowledge • Travelers preparing for a trip to Thailand • Expats and digital nomads in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket • Heritage learners reconnecting with the Thai language • Students of Thai or Southeast Asian languages • Muay Thai enthusiasts, Thai cooking fans, and Buddhism scholars Download now and start your Thai script journey today!

Screenshots

LingoFrontier4 screens
Thai Alphabet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LingoFrontier at none against Thai Alphabet's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LingoFrontier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thai Alphabet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LingoFrontier versus Thai Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLingoFrontierThai Alphabet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlondisYingwen Wang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LingoFrontier

Subscriptions3
  • LingoFrontier: Type Thai Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LingoFrontier: Type Thai Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • LingoFrontier: Type Thai Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • LingoFrontier: Type Thai Premium$6.99
1 purchases

Thai Alphabet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is LingoFrontier free?
LingoFrontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thai Alphabet free?
Thai Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LingoFrontier or Thai Alphabet have ads?
Thai Alphabet shows ads; LingoFrontier does not.

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