Comparison

Tavi vs Sabai

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

Head to head
About

Tavi

Engage in real conversations with AI tutors to learn languages. This app offers personalized lessons based on your level, using various real-world content like news and photos. Track your progress and stay motivated with daily streaks and rewards.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversation practice
  • Personalized lessons
  • Photo and news-based learning
  • Custom text lessons
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Daily study streaks
Features
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Learn any language through real conversations with AI — not flashcards, not multiple choice. Just you and a personal tutor that adapts to your level. Tavi connects directly to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to create personalized lessons in real time. Instead of paying $14/month for a language app, you pay the AI provider directly — pennies per lesson. Heavy daily use is still under $1/month. HOW IT WORKS We'll walk you through connecting your ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini account. It only takes a minute — and Google Gemini is completely free to start. Your credentials stay securely on your device and are never sent to Tavi. LEARN YOUR WAY - Daily Lessons with rotating themes tailored to your level - Photo Lessons — snap a menu, sign, or document for instant vocabulary - News Lessons — practice with today's headlines - Custom Lessons — paste any text and learn from it - Placement Test — take a quick AI conversation to find your level 10 LANGUAGES Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, and Hindi. Beginner to Advanced (CEFR A1-C1). STAY MOTIVATED - Daily study streaks with milestone celebrations - XP rewards for lessons and consistency - Progress dashboard with weekly charts and statistics FREE TO START 1 free lesson every day. All languages and lesson types included. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited lessons, streak freeze, and the full analytics dashboard.

About

Sabai

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Learn daily Thai from your Lock Screen Learn Thai the easy way. A few new words a day, right on your Lock Screen. You pick them up just by glancing at your phone. Set your own pace, no studying needed. Repetition does the work for you. Sabai helps you make Thai part of your daily life, without needing long lessons or a strict study routine. You see useful Thai words on your phone throughout the day, so the language starts to feel more familiar each time you check your screen. Set up a Lock Screen or Home Screen widget and let Sabai bring Thai to you. Each word appears with Thai script, pronunciation and meaning, giving you small moments of practice that are easy to keep up with. Inside the app, you can review your words, listen to pronunciation and practise with simple flashcards. Mark words as learned or still learning, and build your confidence one word at a time. Sabai is made for people who want to understand more Thai in real life. It can help if you live in Thailand, are visiting soon, have a Thai partner, or simply want to feel more connected to the language around you. The app focuses on practical Thai for everyday situations, from greetings and food to transport, shopping, numbers, conversation and useful phrases. Thai can feel overwhelming at first, but it becomes easier when you see it often. Sabai keeps it simple, friendly and easy to return to, so you can keep learning without pressure. Full access to widgets, audio and in app practice requires a subscription. Terms: https://sabailearn.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sabailearn.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tavi4 screens
Sabai4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tavi and Sabai are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tavi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sabai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tavi ships an update weekly, Sabai every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tavi versus Sabai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaviSabai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDYLAN,HALE MAKI DROPLuis Halama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tavi

Subscriptions2
  • Tavi Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tavi Pro Annual$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Sabai

Subscriptions2
  • Sabai Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Sabai Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Tavi free?
Tavi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sabai free?
Sabai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tavi or Sabai have ads?
Neither Tavi nor Sabai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tavi or Sabai?
Tavi ships an update weekly, and Sabai every 4 days. Most recently, Tavi was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sabai on October 10, 2026.

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