Comparison

Self vs aitango

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

Head to head
About

Self

Features
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Sometimes one short sentence is all it takes to get back up and keep going. This app collects nearly 100 short Thai quotes about learning, getting past obstacles, living well and becoming a little better than yesterday. Each one takes only seconds to read, a small boost for students, working people and anyone who wants some encouragement every day. Quote of the day A new quote every day, with an optional morning reminder. Share as picture cards Turn any quote into a picture card, in square or portrait, with a choice of colours. Send it to LINE, post it on social media or save it to your phone. Daily greeting cards Ready-made cards for today, Buddhist holy days, festivals and birthdays. Favourites and review Save the quotes you love, and the app brings them back on day 1, 3, 7 and 14 so they stay with you. Quick search Type a word such as ชีวิต (life) or อุปสรรค (obstacle) and find every quote that contains it, or browse by letter. Also in the app • Thai language quizzes with instant scores • Thai language articles from Wordy Guru • Adjustable text size and dark mode • Quotes you have opened stay readable offline • Can't find a quote? Ask the team to add it, right from the app The content is the same as on wordyguru.com, kept up to date by the Wordy Guru team. Free, with ads. Made by Wordy Guru

About

aitango

Features
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"aitango" is an innovative learning app where AI fully automates the tedious process of creating vocabulary lists. Simply take a photo of anything – textbooks, handwritten notes, websites, etc. – with your camera. AI recognizes the text and instantly creates your own original vocabulary book. Furthermore, AI automatically generates quizzes and typing games from your vocabulary book. Combined with the text-to-speech function, it's perfect for listening practice. You can enjoy memorizing efficiently and have fun as if you're playing a game. [Key Features] AI Vocabulary Book Creation: Simply by taking a photo, AI reads the characters from the image and creates a vocabulary book. It supports not only printed materials but also handwritten text. AI Quiz Generation: Based on the created vocabulary book, AI automatically generates multiple-choice quizzes and typing games. This powerfully supports the retention of your knowledge. Text-to-Speech: Plays registered words and example sentences with natural-sounding voices. Useful for improving listening skills and confirming pronunciation. Learning Progress Management: Visualizes your learning records with calendars and graphs. You can see your daily study volume and progress at a glance, allowing you to study systematically while maintaining motivation. Import Function: Supports CSV and XML files. You can import word lists created on your PC or data from other apps all at once. [Supported Languages] Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional - Hong Kong/Taiwan), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Arabic [Recommended Uses] Quickly create vocabulary lists for test ranges by photographing thick textbooks and reference books. Register unknown words on the spot while reading overseas news sites or your favorite foreign books. Easily create vocabulary lists from difficult texts filled with specialized terms just by taking a picture. No more spending time on tedious vocabulary list creation. With "AI Vocabulary Book," take your learning to the next level. Start your future learning experience now!

Screenshots

Self4 screens
aitango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: aitango at none against Self's shown. aitango also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self ships an update every 11 months, aitango fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Self versus aitango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfaitango
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKittipong IntabootTeppei Yamazaki

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

None

aitango

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aitango free?
aitango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self or aitango have ads?
Self shows ads; aitango does not.
Which is updated more often, Self or aitango?
Self ships an update every 11 months, and aitango fortnightly. Most recently, Self was updated on October 26, 2026 and aitango on October 24, 2026.

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