Comparison

Scribe Thai vs Poly Thai Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Poly Thai Reader

This app offers a library of graded Thai stories with native audio and instant word definitions to help learners improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. It features adjustable audio speed, romanization toggles, and grammar explanations for various learning levels.

Highlights
  • Graded Thai stories
  • Native Thai audio with adjustable speed
  • Instant word definitions
  • Favorite words list
  • Romanization toggle
  • Grammar explanations
  • 5 reading levels
Features
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Struggling to read Thai stories? I designed Poly Thai reader - Read Thai Stories อ่านภาษาไทย to make reading fun and accessible, with a library of graded stories perfect for every level! As a Thai teacher (from "Thai with Grace" on YouTube!), I know how hard it can be to find interesting Thai reading material that's perfect for your level. Other resources may lack the audio pronunciations or the ability to simply look up words with a tap. That's why I created Poly Thai reader - a Thai graded reader app filled with engaging stories that will help you improve your reading skills, whether you are just starting (you can use transliteration) or are intermediate already. I've included all kinds of stories about Thai culture, personal stories about my life, conversations/dialogues, and more. I carefully created each story to build your reading skills while keeping you entertained and motivated. Features: - Native Thai Audio: Listen to my voice as I read each story aloud! You'll learn the correct pronunciation and tones naturally, just by listening. You can also adjust the speed of the audio. - Word-by-Word Highlighting: Watch each word light up as I read it, so it's super easy to follow along. - Instant Word Definitions: Tap any word to see its meaning and hear native audio pronunciation instantly. - Favorite Words List: Save new words to your "favorites" list to review later and build your vocabulary. - Dictionary: Search thousands of Thai words to find the definition and hundreds of example sentences - Categorized words: Search through categories to learn Thai vocabulary and save any word to your own list! - Quiz yourself: Quiz yourself on your saved Thai words and sentences - Romanization Toggle: Turn the romanization (transliteration) on or off depending on your level. Great for beginners or those who want to read pure Thai! - Grammar explanations: Each level has grammar explanations to clear up any questions you might have. For example, explanations about Thai classifiers, pronouns in Thai, Thai patterns, and more. - Change font: You can change the font to practice reading Thai in different fonts. The stories in my graded Thai reader are designed to gradually improve your reading skills: 5 levels for Thai reading: 1. Newbie Level: very-simple stories with a very limited vocabulary. Perfect for those who are brand new to reading Thai! 2. Beginner Level: Simple stories with basic vocabulary and sentence structures. Great for building a strong foundation in easy Thai reading. 3. Easy Level: Slightly longer stories with a bit more vocabulary and some common grammar patterns. 4. Intermediate Level: More challenging Thai stories with a wider range of vocabulary and grammar concepts. 5. Hard Level: These stories have more complex topics, vocabs, patterns, are read at a normal pace (although you can adjust the speed), and are similar to Thai native level texts. Learn Thai for free or upgrade to access: - All the current and future stories - All the vocabulary categories Poly Thai reader is the perfect app for anyone learning Thai language and looking to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. If you are ready to level up your Thai reading skills - download Poly Thai reader today and see how quickly you improve! Terms of Use: https://thaiwithgrace.com/poly-thai-reader-terms Privacy Policy: https://thaiwithgrace.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Scribe Thai3 screens
Poly Thai Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scribe Thai at 11.0 against Poly Thai Reader's 17.4. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Scribe Thai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Poly Thai Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scribe Thai against 5.0 for Poly Thai Reader. 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 80% of Poly Thai Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribe Thai ships an update every 3 weeks, Poly Thai Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scribe Thai versus Poly Thai Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribe ThaiPoly Thai Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB90 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGuiix Pty LtdEdgar Ruiz

Customer experience

Scribe Thai

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Poly Thai Reader

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scribe Thai

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$12.99
3 purchases

Poly Thai Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Poly Thai Reader - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Scribe Thai free?
Scribe Thai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poly Thai Reader free?
Poly Thai Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scribe Thai or Poly Thai Reader?
Scribe Thai and Poly Thai Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Scribe Thai or Poly Thai Reader have ads?
Neither Scribe Thai nor Poly Thai Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribe Thai or Poly Thai Reader?
Scribe Thai ships an update every 3 weeks, and Poly Thai Reader monthly. Most recently, Scribe Thai was updated on June 7, 2026 and Poly Thai Reader on September 17, 2026.

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