Thai Reader vs Learn Thai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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. THE WHOLE ALPHABET IS FREE Start with all 44 consonants and every vowel — real Thai audio, finger tracing and games included. Open the tones, the word levels and the exams whenever you are ready. A REAL LEARNING PATH • Alphabet — all 44 consonants and the vowels, with real 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 real 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.
Learn Thai
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Learn Thai the fun, fast way - reading, writing, and speaking, from your very first lesson. Learn Thai takes you from zero to confident with bite-sized lessons built the way real learners actually improve: new words, listening drills, matching games, and speaking practice that checks your pronunciation on the spot. A FULL COURSE, STEP BY STEP 47 units and 214 lessons cover over 1,070 essential Thai words - from beginner dialogues to themed vocabulary packs on time, colors, food, travel, work, health, and more. Lessons unlock in order, so you always know what to learn next. SPEAK FROM DAY ONE Say the word out loud and let on-device Thai speech recognition tell you how you did. No more guessing if your pronunciation is right. MASTER THE THAI ALPHABET Learn all 44 consonants, 18 common vowels, and 4 tone marks - with consonant classes, romanization, and real example words for every letter. LEARN TO WRITE Trace each Thai letter on screen with a ghost-letter guide until the strokes feel natural. SEE EVERY WORD, NOT JUST READ IT Every one of the 1,070+ words comes with its own illustrated flashcard, so you connect the Thai word straight to its meaning - no mental detour through English required. NEVER FORGET A WORD A spaced-repetition review deck brings words back right when you're about to forget them - after 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, and 30 days - so vocabulary sticks for good. STAY MOTIVATED Earn XP, hit your daily goal, and build a day streak as you progress. PRACTICE YOUR WAY Illustrated flashcards, quizzes, and a searchable vocabulary list are always one tap away. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your streak, XP, lessons completed, review deck, and letters learned at a glance. FREE TO START The 14-lesson beginner course is completely free, with ads. A single lifetime purchase unlocks all 40 themed packs (200 more lessons) and removes ads for good. Whether you're preparing for a trip to Thailand, reconnecting with your roots, or just love languages - Learn Thai gives you a clear path from your first word to real conversations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thai Reader at none against Learn Thai's shown. Learn Thai's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Thai Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Thai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Thai Reader | Learn Thai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh My DUONG | kin wah Cheng |
In-app purchases
Thai Reader
- Unlock Everything$9.99
Learn Thai
- Premium (Lifetime)$4.99
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