ExploreThai vs Thai Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExploreThai
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ExploreThai — Real Thai for Real Places Order food. Catch a taxi. Get through immigration. ExploreThai teaches you the Thai you'll actually use — 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 — a street food stall, a pharmacy, the immigration desk — 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: • 100 real-life scenarios — immigration, taxis, markets, hotels, 7-Eleven, and more • Learn in your language — 21 languages supported • Audio for every word — hear how Thai really sounds • Practice real conversations, not isolated phrases • 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. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Thai Reader
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Learn to READ Thai — not just memorize phrases. Thai Reader takes you from your very first letter to reading real Thai words, step by step. START READING FOR FREE All 44 consonants, every vowel and the five tones are free — clear Thai audio, finger tracing and games included — plus your first 22 real Thai words with their quiz. Unlock every word level, all 10 reading lessons and the exams whenever you are ready. A REAL LEARNING PATH • Alphabet — all 44 consonants and the vowels, with clear Thai audio • Tones — the five Thai tones and the rules that decide them, explained simply • Words — vocabulary sorted from short, easy words to long, advanced ones LEARN BY DOING • Flip beautiful flashcards with clear Thai pronunciation • Trace each letter with your finger • Play the Listen game and the picture-match game • Build real words letter by letter in the Word Builder • Pass a 20-question exam to unlock the next level IN YOUR LANGUAGE — 22 OF THEM English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Português, Nederlands, Polski, Türkçe, Svenska, Dansk, Suomi, Русский, العربية, עברית, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, हिन्दी. PRIVATE & OFFLINE No account. Anonymous statistics only with your consent. Works without internet. Your progress syncs privately with your iCloud across your devices. Perfect for travelers, expats, partners of Thai speakers, and anyone who wants to finally read those signs, menus and messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ExploreThai at every 3 days against Thai Reader's every 8 days. ExploreThai also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. ExploreThai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Thai Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ExploreThai ships an update every 3 days, Thai Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExploreThai | Thai Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HearGlobal LLC | Thanh My DUONG |
In-app purchases
ExploreThai
- Monthly Access$7.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99
Thai Reader
- Unlock Everything$3.99








