Comparison

ScriptPad vs ThaiApp

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

Head to head
About

ScriptPad

Features
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Learn Thai: read, write, and speak. From your first ก stroke to real everyday words. ScriptPad is a complete Thai learning app with over 2,000 words, all with clear, natural audio. Start with the full Thai alphabet, then build your vocabulary through structured units, and practice everything by writing it by hand. THAI BASICS All 44 consonants, every vowel symbol, tone marks, and Thai numerals with animated stroke order guides. Learn each letter by its traditional name, from ก ไก่ to ฮ นกฮูก. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY Over 2,000 Thai words organized into structured units, from everyday objects and food to actions and describing words. Every word plays audio with clear, natural pronunciation, so you learn the correct tones from the start. Flashcards and handwriting practice for everything. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word and letter. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each letter is written, starting from the head loop the way Thai is really taught. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 2,000+ Thai words with clear, natural audio Complete Thai alphabet: 44 consonants, vowels, tone marks, and numerals Stroke order animations for every letter Traditional letter names for authentic learning Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are starting with your very first Thai letter or building real vocabulary, ScriptPad is your Thai writing practice app. Start writing Thai today.

About

ThaiApp

Features
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ThaiApp helps you learn to read, write, and speak Thai — from your very first Thai letter to real vocabulary and phrases. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The Thai alphabet — consonants, vowels, and tone marks, explained step by step - Core vocabulary and everyday phrases, organized into structured lessons - Correct pronunciation, with audio for every word and phrase HOW IT WORKS - Bite-sized lessons combine explanations, images, and audio - Spaced-repetition practice helps you actually remember what you learn - Earn XP for every lesson and practice session you complete - Build a daily streak, with streak-saves if you miss a day - Compare your progress on a global leaderboard with league rankings (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond) BUILT FOR REAL LEARNING Thai script isn't like the Latin alphabet, so ThaiApp starts from the basics — recognizing letters — before moving into words and sentences. Lessons build on each other, so you always know what to study next. You can use the app without creating an account (Continue Offline), or sign in to save your progress, XP, and streak across sessions and compare with other learners. Whether you're preparing for a trip to Thailand, learning for family or work, or just curious about the language, ThaiApp gives you a clear, structured path from zero to reading Thai.

Screenshots

ScriptPad4 screens
ThaiApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThaiApp at none against ScriptPad's 1. ScriptPad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThaiApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptPad ships an update fortnightly, ThaiApp monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScriptPad versus ThaiApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptPadThaiApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo Alberto Garza JrAndras Komaromi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Thai Learning Premium$4.99
None

ThaiApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThaiApp free?
ThaiApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScriptPad or ThaiApp have ads?
Neither ScriptPad nor ThaiApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptPad or ThaiApp?
ScriptPad ships an update fortnightly, and ThaiApp monthly. Most recently, ScriptPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and ThaiApp on October 15, 2026.

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