Comparison

Thai Alphabet vs ExploreThai

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

Head to head
About

Thai Alphabet

Features
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Start reading Thai in minutes โ€” 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 โ€ข Structured Lessons โ€” Learn 44 consonants, 32 vowels, and 5 tone marks step by step with clear native pronunciation โ€ข Spaced Repetition (SRS) โ€” Our scientifically-proven review system schedules practice at the perfect time so characters stick in long-term memory โ€ข Interactive Quizzes โ€” Test your knowledge with engaging quiz sessions that adapt to your level โ€ข Placement Test โ€” Already know some characters? Skip ahead to where you need to start โ€ข Daily Goals & Streaks โ€” Build a consistent habit with daily learning targets and streak tracking โ€ข Medals & Achievements โ€” Stay motivated as you unlock milestones on your learning journey โ€ข Audio Pronunciation โ€” Hear every character spoken clearly by native Thai speakers โ€ข Progress Tracking โ€” See exactly how many characters you've learned, mastered, and have due for review HOW IT WORKS 1. Start with the basics โ€” 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 โ€ข Complete beginners with zero Thai knowledge โ€ข Travelers preparing for a trip to Thailand โ€ข Expats and digital nomads in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket โ€ข Heritage learners reconnecting with the Thai language โ€ข Students of Thai or Southeast Asian languages โ€ข Muay Thai enthusiasts, Thai cooking fans, and Buddhism scholars Download now and start your Thai script journey today!

About

ExploreThai

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ExploreThai โ€” Real Thai for Real Places Order food. Catch a taxi. Get through immigration. ExploreThai teaches you the Thai you'll actually use โ€” built around the real places you'll go in Thailand. Most apps teach you words. ExploreThai teaches you situations. Open the map, pick a place โ€” a street food stall, a pharmacy, the immigration desk โ€” and learn the exact Thai conversation that happens there. The words, the dialog, and clear audio for every one, in your own language. What's inside: โ€ข 100 real-life scenarios โ€” immigration, taxis, markets, hotels, 7-Eleven, and more โ€ข Learn in your language โ€” 21 languages supported โ€ข Audio for every word โ€” hear how Thai really sounds โ€ข Practice real conversations, not isolated phrases โ€ข Quick review to check what you know before you go No cartoon characters. No streaks to chase. Just the real Thai that matters the moment you land. Whether you're visiting for a week or staying for good, ExploreThai gets you ready for the conversations waiting in Thailand. โ€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thai Alphabet4 screens
ExploreThai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ExploreThai at none against Thai Alphabet's shown. ExploreThai also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Thai Alphabet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ExploreThai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Thai Alphabet versus ExploreThai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThai AlphabetExploreThai
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB336 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYingwen WangHearGlobal LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thai Alphabet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

ExploreThai

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Access$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

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

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