Comparison

Thai 1000 Words vs ScriptPad

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

Head to head
About

Thai 1000 Words

Master essential Thai vocabulary with this focused learning app. It offers flashcards, spaced repetition, and various quiz modes to help you learn 1000 words across 27 categories. Features include passive listening and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 1000 curated Thai words
  • Flashcard practice with romanization
  • Spaced Repetition (SM-2) system
  • Multiple quiz modes (multiple choice, listening, meaning-to-sound)
  • Spelling practice with hints and audio
  • Sleep Mode for passive learning
  • Progress tracking and detailed stats
Features
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1000 words. That's all you need to understand 80% of everyday Thai. Stop memorizing random vocabulary. Thai 1000 teaches you the exact words Thai people actually use — from ordering pad thai at a street stall to having real conversations with locals in Chiang Mai. WHY IT WORKS: ■ SMART, NOT HARD Our spaced repetition algorithm (SM-2) knows exactly when you're about to forget a word, and reminds you at the perfect moment. You study less, remember more. ■ HEAR REAL PRONUNCIATION Every word and sentence comes with audio pronunciation. Sleep mode lets you absorb Thai while you drift off — with lock screen controls. ■ QUIZ YOURSELF Multiple choice, listening, and spelling tests that feel more like a game than homework. Track your accuracy, combos, and streaks. ■ WORD-BY-WORD BREAKDOWN Example sentences are broken down word by word with translations — so you understand exactly how Thai sentences work, not just what they mean. ■ BUILT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE Daily goals, XP tracking, streak rewards. 5 minutes a day is all it takes. 1000 words. 25 categories. From greetings to business. Your Thai journey starts now. LEVEL 2 · NEXT 1000 WORDS (optional one-time purchase) Finished the first 1000? Level 2 adds 1000 more intermediate words across 25 new topics — from opinions and feelings to work, travel, technology and news — with the same audio, example sentences and word-by-word breakdowns. The first Level 2 topic (Grammar Words) is free to try; a single one-time purchase unlocks all 25. The original 1000 words stay completely free. LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (optional, sign-in required) Meet native speakers who are learning your language and practice together. Create a profile with your languages and photos, browse partners, and chat one-on-one with text, photos and voice messages. Built-in safety: content filtering, blurred photos from new contacts, and block and report on every profile and message. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lang1000.100for1.com/support.html

About

ScriptPad

Features
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Learn Thai: read, write, and speak. From your first ก stroke to real everyday words. ScriptPad is a complete Thai learning app with over 2,000 words, all with clear, natural audio. Start with the full Thai alphabet, then build your vocabulary through structured units, and practice everything by writing it by hand. THAI BASICS All 44 consonants, every vowel symbol, tone marks, and Thai numerals with animated stroke order guides. Learn each letter by its traditional name, from ก ไก่ to ฮ นกฮูก. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY Over 2,000 Thai words organized into structured units, from everyday objects and food to actions and describing words. Every word plays audio with clear, natural pronunciation, so you learn the correct tones from the start. Flashcards and handwriting practice for everything. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word and letter. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each letter is written, starting from the head loop the way Thai is really taught. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 2,000+ Thai words with clear, natural audio Complete Thai alphabet: 44 consonants, vowels, tone marks, and numerals Stroke order animations for every letter Traditional letter names for authentic learning Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are starting with your very first Thai letter or building real vocabulary, ScriptPad is your Thai writing practice app. Start writing Thai today.

Screenshots

Thai 1000 Words4 screens
ScriptPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScriptPad at none against Thai 1000 Words's shown. Thai 1000 Words's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Thai 1000 Words sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thai 1000 Words ships an update every 4 days, ScriptPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thai 1000 Words versus ScriptPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThai 1000 WordsScriptPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzhenyu songHugo Alberto Garza Jr

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Thai 1000 Words

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Ad-Free)$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Level 2 · Next 1000 Words$4.99
1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Thai Learning Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Thai 1000 Words free?
Thai 1000 Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thai 1000 Words or ScriptPad have ads?
Thai 1000 Words shows ads; ScriptPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Thai 1000 Words or ScriptPad?
Thai 1000 Words ships an update every 4 days, and ScriptPad fortnightly. Most recently, Thai 1000 Words was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScriptPad on October 31, 2026.

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