Scribe Thai vs Thai Poly Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribe Thai
Master Thai vocabulary with a unique study method that links similar-sounding words for contextual understanding. Engage in fun games to reinforce learning and achieve native-like fluency faster. Study offline and track progress across devices.
- 5000 most common Thai words
- Native audio for every word
- 6 interactive Thai games
- Spaced-Repetition System
- Offline study mode
- Ruby text for pronunciation aid
- Progress synchronization across devices
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Scribe Thai has been intentionally designed to teach mastery of Thai vocabulary - you learn all common Thai words. Using a unique study method, words are remembered with related-sounding words, so that in real-life situations you are able to contextually select the correct word, even if you missed the tone. Study Thai this way, and your mind's ability to select the correct word in context increases 10 fold. Just think about it: for every similar sound, you will know the 4 or 5 possible popular words it could be. Scribe Thai quietly saturates your mind with all the correct linkages to learn Thai to a better-than-native level. This is the fastest known method to the learn Thai language, by focusing on learning through Thai games. Scribe: Thai also includes numerous games using the same study deck, so no matter what game you play, your study picks up where you left off. You can study Thai YOUR way. And your dreams of speaking Thailand can come real. ScribeThai has been tried and tested by numerous users, who say the Scribe Origins method of study is faster than any other method for attaining a massive Thai vocabulary. == Features == - 5000 of the most common words. - Full native audio spoken for every single word. Speak Thai within weeks, instead of years, with a daily commitment to study Thai words. - 6 Thai games: Thai flashcards, Thai multiple choice, Thai tiles, listening flashcards, listening multiple choice, matchup. - Spaced-Repetition System that.. is simply incredible. When you get down into the deeper levels with thousands of words to remember, you'll be amazed at how accurately the right word comes along. - Study Thai completely offline - no internet bandwidth used. Learn and study Thai anywhere - on the train, bus, on the way to work, sitting waiting, in coffee shops, on bed before dreaming Thai in your sleep. - Ruby text places the reading above the Thai characters, just like in manga and anime readings (and quietly helps you learn Thai). - Synchronise your progress across devices, if you want to learn Thai on your iPhone and iPad. Both apps will be synced to the ScribeThai app. - Example usage sentences and common Thai phrases for the most popular Thai words. - Most users who have gone through the entire first level unequivocally say that Scribe Thai is currently the fastest way to learn Thai language, both listening and reading skills. Optional Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, & identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user & auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms & conditions: https://scribeorigins.com/disclaimer.html Privacy policy: https://scribeorigins.com/privacy.html
Thai Poly Words
Master Thai vocabulary and phrases with authentic content created by a native speaker. Learn through categorized word lists, example sentences, audio pronunciation, and interactive quizzes and games. Unlock all content with a one-time purchase.
- Authentic native Thai content
- Categorized vocabulary lists
- Everyday phrase learning
- Example sentences with translations
- Native audio pronunciation
- Vocabulary and phrase quizzes
- Fun learning games
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Welcome, Thai Learners! I am Grace from "Thai with Grace", a youtube channel that helps people learn Thai. As a Thai teacher, I noticed that many students struggle with learning and memorizing new words. This is why I created this app - to help you learn Thai vocabulary and sentences effectively. Authentic Content: All content in this app - words, phrases, sentences, audios, and translations—has been personally created and recorded by me, a native Thai speaker. This guarantees that everything you learn is accurate, high-quality, and contextually relevant. I chose Thai words that are frequently used, helpful to know, or related to Thailand. Each word comes with the audio, an example sentence with audio, the translation, transliteration (romanization), and the literal translation. I included the literal translation so that you can memorize easier by seeing the breakdown of the sentence. I also chose Thai phrases that will help you in everyday situations. Features - Category View: Learn many Thai vocabulary through categories like food, verbs, adjectives, and more. Start with 13 free Thai word categories, 3 free Thai phrases categories or unlock all 80+ categories with a one-time purchase. - Word Lists: Each word comes with the Thai writing, phonetic transliteration, English translation, and native audio pronunciation. Nearly 1500 words. - Phrases Lists: Learn useful everyday Thai phrases. Nearly 200 phrases with audios, translation, transliteration. - Example sentences: Understand how to use each word in context with an example sentence for each word, complete with translation, transliteration, literal translation, and audio. - Audio playback: Perfect your pronunciation with high-quality audio samples for each word. - Quizzes: Test your knowledge with a quiz designed to test your learning. - Favorite words: Bookmark Thai words and Thai phrases that interest you or that you wish to review later. - Games: Play 4 games (Thai verbs, Thai adjectives, Food, Animals) to learn Thai in a fun way! This app is perfect for learners of Thai of all levels, whether you want to learn new vocabs for an upcoming trip or you are an intermediate learner wanting to learn new words and sentences. Ready to learn Thai? Download Poly Thai Words.
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The clearest difference is update cadence: Scribe Thai at every 3 weeks against Thai Poly Words's every 3 months. Scribe Thai also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Thai Poly Words's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Scribe Thai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Thai Poly Words sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scribe Thai against 5.0 for Thai Poly Words. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Scribe Thai's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thai Poly Words's.
Scribe Thai ships an update every 3 weeks, Thai Poly Words every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribe Thai | Thai Poly Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guiix Pty Ltd | Edgar Ruiz |
Customer experience
Scribe Thai
Thai Poly Words
In-app purchases
Scribe Thai
- Unlock All$1.491 Month
- Unlock Everything$12.99
Thai Poly Words
- Thai Poly Words$7.99
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