Comparison

KengThai vs I can read Thai

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

Head to head
About

KengThai

This app teaches children how to write and identify Thai alphabets through interactive lessons. It uses animations, sound effects, and a scoring system to guide and motivate young learners. Players can unlock new alphabets and mini-games as they progress.

Highlights
  • Virtual calligraphy lessons
  • Thai alphabet identification
  • Animation and sound guidance
  • Progress tracking with stars and coins
  • Mini-games for practice
  • Global player rankings
  • Save and share writing progress
Features
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## App Store BEST OF 2013 (Innovative Kids Apps) ## ## WINNER: THAILAND ICT AWARD 2013 (E-learning) ## ## BRONZE: ASEAN ICT AWARD 2014 (Thai E-Learning Game) ## “KengThai” (เก่งไทย) is a virtual calligraphy lesson for kids. Players will learn how to write and identify thai alphabet from the first letter “ก” to “ฮ”. In each alphabet lesson, players have to use their fingers to draw a line following a guide dots and careful to write within the frame. In each completed lesson, player will gain gold stars and coins to unlock other alphabets and mini-games. Specification √ Showing order and direction of writing by animation and sound effects. √ Display a focus point that player must draw the next automatically √ Including algorithm to check and correct writing direction √ Auto full screen, and pinch to zoom option √ Support both landscape and portrait display modes √ Listen alphabet spelling while writing √ Cartoon animations after finishing each alphabet lessons √ Evaluation writing accuracy in percentage score √ Players can save their own writing photos and scores √ RPG Leveling System √ Ranking with other players around the world by beating their scores √ Send complete character photos to Facebook √ Memorize training and spelling lessons √ Mini-games for practice Thai skills √ On-line playing with friends in Facebook √ Thai/English menu settings Teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVIf3c18fAY * You can follow our activity and updates at our fan page http://www.facebook.com/kengthaiclub

About

I can read Thai

Learn the Thai alphabet, vowels, and tones with daily practice and flashcards. Master pronunciation and recognize Thai script using common fonts. Become proficient in reading Thai quickly and easily.

Highlights
  • Learn Thai alphabet and vowels
  • Master Thai tones
  • Daily practice and testing
  • Flashcard reference material
  • Recognize Thai script with common fonts
Features
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"I can read Thai" provides reference material and flashcards that you can use for a few minutes every day to learn the Thai alphabet and vowels and master the tones. Everything you need to be able to correctly pronounce any Thai words you see can be learned by using this app. Simply use the app for a few minutes a day to practice and test yourself, and you'll be reading Thai in no time. You can even pick from a large selection of common fonts to help with recognition of real Thai writing in the real world.

Screenshots

KengThai4 screens
I can read Thai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: I can read Thai at 5.0 against KengThai's 4.3. I can read Thai also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). KengThai's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. KengThai sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. I can read Thai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

I can read Thai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KengThai has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of KengThai's written reviews are positive against 67% of I can read Thai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KengThai ships an update every 4 months, I can read Thai every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KengThai versus I can read Thai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKengThaiI can read Thai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (25 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtchariya DaroteDana Reese

Customer experience

KengThai

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative25.4%

I can read Thai

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

KengThai

One-time12
  • 100 Stars$0.99
  • Consonant Sounds$0.99
  • Word Completion 1$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Letter Guessing$0.99
  • Line Matching$0.99
  • Concentration$0.99
  • Vowel Sounds$0.99
  • 360 Stars$2.99
  • 780,000 Coins$2.99
  • KengThai Basic$4.99
  • KengThai Upgrade$4.99
  • KengThai Professional$9.99
None

I can read Thai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KengThai free?
KengThai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I can read Thai free?
I can read Thai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KengThai or I can read Thai?
I can read Thai is rated higher. KengThai averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while I can read Thai averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do KengThai or I can read Thai have ads?
Neither KengThai nor I can read Thai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KengThai or I can read Thai?
KengThai ships an update every 4 months, and I can read Thai every 2 weeks. Most recently, KengThai was updated on October 23, 2026 and I can read Thai on October 24, 2026.

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