Comparison

Thai Character Random Trainer vs AksonThai

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

Head to head
About

Thai Character Random Trainer

Features
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Master Thai characters faster and more effectively! Learning characters in a fixed, alphabetical order can lead to passive memorization. This app focuses on Random Learning, challenging your brain to recognize each character instantly. By breaking the pattern, you can memorize Thai consonants, vowels, and numbers much more effectively than traditional methods. Pro Version Features: Take your learning to the next level with our Professional tools: Ad-Free Experience: Remove all advertisements and focus 100% on your study. Advanced Consonant Filters: Focus your practice by selecting High, Mid, or Low consonant classes. Audio Reference: Listen to clear pronunciation for every character to help you memorize the sounds. Category Selection: Customize your sessions by choosing specifically between Consonants, Vowels, or Numbers. Upgrade to Pro: Unlock all professional features—including Ad-Free study—with a simple one-time purchase. No subscriptions or recurring fees. Experience the difference for yourself and upgrade today!

About

AksonThai

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Learn the Thai alphabet the way it's written — one stroke at a time. AksonThai — learn Thai by writing, not by tapping. Most apps make you tap and match. You feel like you're learning — until you try to actually write อักษรไทย and your hand has no idea where to start. Thai script is beautiful and logical, but it only truly sticks when you form the letters yourself. AksonThai is built around handwriting. You trace every consonant, vowel, tone mark and word with your finger, stroke by stroke, on a generous practice canvas with elegant guides. That shift — from passive recognition to active writing — is what turns short-term memory into permanent knowledge. Why AksonThai is different Handwriting-first, always. The canvas isn't a feature — it's the whole point. Every card is a chance to actually write the letter or word. The full writing system, structured. All 44 consonants (by class: mid, high, low), the vowels, tone marks and numerals — then 1,500 of the most useful Thai words across five books, from Foundation to Mastery. Switch any time; progress is tracked separately in each. My Akson — your own list. Drop in any Thai characters or words you want to focus on and practise them like any other deck. Find anything three ways. Type Thai, type English, type romanization — or, when you don't even know the letter, just draw it (or part of it) and let the app find it. Acrophonic memory aids. Each consonant ships with its traditional acrophonic word and a short, hand-curated mnemonic — so ก isn't a random shape, it's a story you remember. Built-in progress, streaks and milestones. See what you've mastered, what needs review, and keep your daily writing streak alive. Works offline. Handwriting recognition runs entirely on your device — drawing, checking, browsing, everything works with no connection. Made to live with. Paper-and-ink aesthetic, beautiful Thai typography, light and dark themes. Your progress, your data. Everything lives on your device. Export a full backup any time, restore it on a new phone — no account required. Free version — generous, not crippled Try AksonThai with the opening chapters of every curriculum plus a small My Akson list. No timers, no ads, no nagging. Pro — one-time purchase, no subscription Unlock every chapter of every curriculum, an unlimited My Akson list, and full lifetime access. Pay once. Own it. Who it's for: Beginners starting Thai the right way — by writing from day one. Travellers and expats in Thailand who want to read signs and menus. Heritage learners reconnecting with the script. Anyone who has closed a flashcard app still unable to write a single Thai letter from memory. Start writing today. The first stroke is the hardest — after that, it's surprisingly addictive. อักษรไทย — your Thai letters, in your own hand.

Screenshots

Thai Character Random Trainer4 screens
AksonThai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AksonThai at none against Thai Character Random Trainer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Character Random Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AksonThai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thai Character Random Trainer ships an update every 9 days, AksonThai every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Thai Character Random Trainer versus AksonThai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThai Character Random TrainerAksonThai
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHOHEI NATORIBenjamin SZABO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thai Character Random Trainer

One-time1
  • Purchase Premium$2.99
1 purchases

AksonThai

One-time1
  • AksonThai Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Thai Character Random Trainer free?
Thai Character Random Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AksonThai free?
AksonThai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thai Character Random Trainer or AksonThai have ads?
Thai Character Random Trainer shows ads; AksonThai does not.
Which is updated more often, Thai Character Random Trainer or AksonThai?
Thai Character Random Trainer ships an update every 9 days, and AksonThai every 11 days. Most recently, Thai Character Random Trainer was updated on October 3, 2026 and AksonThai on October 9, 2026.

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