# American Heritage Thesaurus — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of American Heritage Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc., rated 4.10/5 from 195 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-thesaurus/id1083420146/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-heritage-thesaurus/id1083420146.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 122 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 22 ## Newest reviews (13 of 52) ### 3/5 — Meh *2022-12-08, version 10.0.11* It's needs a refresh. It feels like the designers don't actually use the app. ### 3/5 — Annoying pop-ups every time you open *2021-08-06, version 10.0.11* I literally was forced to review this app because of a pop-up that will not go away. What a disingenuous (to use a word) way to “earn” a reputation. Folks, the AHD content is excellent and licensed to a variety of apps. Some apps are designed better than others to deliver the same licensed content. This one annoys me. Even though it does have some good features. ### 4/5 — Oil Great dictionary *2021-07-05, version 10.0.11* The ability to speak a word you don’t know how to spell is awesome but the navigation could use some work. Also the thesaurus doesn’t seem to work. Otherwise it is a great tool. ### 4/5 — Great dictionary but crashes now *2020-11-23, version 10.0.11* This app crashes on iphone 12 and ios 14.1 ### 5/5 — HMS Beagle *2020-02-22, version 10.0.11* I’ve found “American Heritage” to be superior to Webster’s, and this EXCELLENT app is a must for serious readers. I refer to it often as I read on my Kindle app. Charleston, SC ### 5/5 — Eclectic *2019-12-11, version 10.0.11* American Heritage provides an up to date experience for word searchers, unlike the staid attitudes of other dictionaries. ### 5/5 — So far so good *2019-09-12, version 10.0.11* Great app. The paid version is worth it. ### 5/5 — Love the dictionary *2019-08-26, version 10.0.11* Hate the happy stars ### 5/5 — So far so good. *2019-05-22, version 10.0.11* I’ve only had this app for a short period, but I have always been a fan of the American Heritage Dictionary. The word histories are great. Just yesterday, I used it around the family dinner table when my kids had a question about how a skillet was different than a pan. I grew up in the Midwest using the word skillet and now live in the northeast where the word pan (or frying pan) is used. I didn’t know if skillet and pan were the same or if maybe a skillet was a specific type of pan. AHD’s word history resolved this for us. Look it up yourself to find out the answer :-) ### 2/5 — Favorite words disappear *2019-04-11, version 10.0.11* I like to save words to review the definitions later, and there is a place in this app to save words: “favorites”. However, the list seems to get deleted for no reason every now and then. The Webster app does not do this. I prefer the American heritage dictionary over Webster but the disappearing favorite words is a dealbreaker. ### 2/5 — Dégeulasse *2019-02-15, version 10.0.11* The AHD is an excellent dictionary, I own the hard copy, but their digital version could definitely be better. I absolutely hate the color scheme; its bland and does not give the sense of using a scholarly ressource. They could definitely add hyperlinks for the words. I would have more to say but this review was on-the-fly prompted by the incessant pop-up begging for me to review the app. To the developers of this $20 app: would suggest reviewing the $6 app dictionary “le petit Robert” made by the french (c’mon ‘merica). It is superior in every way; please learn from them. If the production of this dictionary app was as good as “le petit Robert” I would happily pay $50 for it. ### 2/5 — Disappointing Implementation *2018-11-02, version 10.0.11* I love the AH dictionary and have many copies in paper and electronically. This implementation, though it contains all the content, is disappointing from a user interface perspective. The pestering dialog to rate the app (apparently only as five stars) never gives up even after you have declined to do so many times over years of use. The limited choice of color themes (only four) are all too bright, disallowing any subdued choices. The navigation design is especially poor in the special portions such as trying to browse the appendices or looking through the index of tables: the upper-left back button alternatively brings you back to the location from which you arrived (correct) or simply the item listed immediately before the one you’re currently looking at (incorrect). I hope that this developer can start paying attention to details, or that AH passes its app along to someone else (for which I would happily pay again given this app’s shortcomings) ### 2/5 — Really a great dictionary *2018-10-28, version 10.0.11* But annoying that it keeps asking me to rate. Turn this feature off! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Good App. Incessant and annoying prompts to rate. *2021-09-28, version 10.0.11* Excellent dictionary. Pretty nice app. Positive feelings about the app, however, are destroyed by the annoying prompts to rate the app. It seems every time I open it, I'm forced to click through a prompt to review the app. I'm working and want a definition. I don't want to be slowed down by intrusive prompts. I've finally given in and am reviewing in the hopes that the prompts will go away. ### 1/5 — American Heritage *2019-12-01, version 10.0.11* The word of the day should be useful, not random names and words that no one has ever even heard of, nor wants to hear of! It's a waste of my screen time! ### 1/5 — Annoying pop-up *2019-08-16, version 10.0.11* The app is fine, but for one “feature”: every time you open it, a pop-up appears harassing you to rate the app five stars. This tactic makes the whole experience feel chintzy, even embarrassing. Shame on the developers for tainting what is otherwise a stellar publication. ### 1/5 — No word of the day — PLEASE! *2019-02-10, version 10.0.11* As long as this and other dictionaries continue to issue the aggravating word of the day, I’ll stop using them, which means I’m deleting the app despite my having spent money on it. ### 1/5 — Annoying begging for 5-star review *2019-01-31, version 10.0.11* Too often, when opened this app presents a pop-up that says, “Enjoying this dictionary? Please support us with your 5-star rating on App Store!” with a “RATE 5 STARS” button underneath. The only way to escape -- to do what you opened the app to do, use the dictionary -- is to tap the small “X” close icon at the upper right of the pop-up. Having done that, one has the startup page, which contains a “Rate Our App” section inviting a rating, with 5 blank stars underneath as if you could tap any of them. But if you tap any of them, the result is the same obnoxious “5 STARS” pop-up. This scheme annoyed me enough to motivate me to take the time to create this 1-star review. ### 1/5 — have to buy it every 2 years *2018-10-22, version 10.0.11* very nice dictionary but hate to buy it every two years because they just stop to do the updates. So i just bought it for the third time. Hope it will last more this time ..... ### 1/5 — Old version much better *2018-06-04, version 10.0.5* Thought I'd try newer version since option to update was no longer provided. Bad decision, this has too many distractions, I just wanted a simple dictionary! Going back to old version. Wish there was an app that would remove update notifications for these instances! ### 1/5 — Poor support *2017-11-03, version 8.5.7* I have bought this program three times. When it works it’s great the first time I upgraded my phone program stopped working never got it working again. The second time I bought version five been working good. I had to get a new iPhone because my phone stopped working. Now the Dictionary doesn’t work again. Contacted support, got one reply, still not working, sent email again, no reply. Program still not working. Wouldn’t be so bad if it had an a costed me $25 each time. **Developer response:** Hey, Mike! Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it! ### 1/5 — Intentional app rating scheme is unforgivable *2017-04-14, version 8.5.7* This is about the sixth time I've bought the American Heritage dictionary as a book, a paperback, 30 floppy discs, a book with an app on CD, an iOS app, and now the newer iOS app since the previous version "aged out." Sadly, I bought it a few days after iOS 10 — and it won't run. I hope its fixed soon so I can concentrate on having a high quality, offline, robustly featured dictionary of authority at my fingertips. Update: The app was updated to run in iOS 10, allowing me to use it and to discover an unforgivable characteristic of the app. Nearly every time I go to use it, a pop up appears over the screen; it gives you two options: rate the app five stars, or choose "not yet." In other words, it presents a situation where you can give the app the highest possible review, or no review at that moment — meaning that you'll be asked this question over and over again. I assume the only way to turn this irritating thing off is to rate the app five stars. It doesn't deserve five stars — for this one "feature" alone, it deserves zero stars. Shame on Houghton Mifflin, the dictionary's publisher, for allowing MobiSystem, Inc. to denigrate their reputable dictionary with such a cheap ploy in a premium-priced app. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear you are disappointed by the app. Please contact our support services at: support@mobisystems.com, so we could help you resolve the issue. ### 2/5 — Redesign *2021-07-11, version 10.0.11* Just don’t like the redesign near as much as the old. Upon launching the screen choices are more about selling the app to other (rate the app and share with friends). Generally speaking I want my dictionary to be a dictionary. Not some social app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — My Favorite Dictionary *2023-12-16* I love this app and use it daily. It’s placed at the bottom right on the screen so that it’s always available. I even have a paper copy on my night table. I have other dictionaries, but this is my favorite. ### 5/5 — Great dictionary. Great app. *2023-11-04* American heritage is one of my favorite dictionaries. So I am very happy it’s available on the Apple devices. This app doesn’t have silly bugs. It’s very stable. Good product and I think the $20 for this dictionary was money well spent. ### 5/5 — YES! *2022-12-23, version 10.0.11* I finally got my favorite dictionary back when I was using the app thru ENFOUR I was always losing it every time. My iPad had to be updated. I bought it way too many times but now I bought it through MOBI systems and I have had no problems. It’s my good old favorite. Yes I had to pay $20 again but it was worth it. I love this dictionary it’s the best there ever was has the Hebrew and Greek meanings of words pictures it is invaluable to me in my personal study of the Bible and I use this dictionary all the time ### 5/5 — Best English Dictionary *2022-04-26, version 10.0.11* I've used this dictionary for many decades through multiple editions and am delighted with the electronic version, which makes access even easier. Its special strengths, beyond very well thought out definitions, are excellent attention to etymology and explicit discussions of usage panel recommendations and sometimes disagreements. I was disappointed a year ago that my purchase did not carry over to a new iPad and I had to buy it again, and a third purchase came with a new iPhone. The management company could solve this only if I could come up with my original receipts and it wasn't worth searching for them. That's flaky, to be sure, but the quality of the dictionary is worth it anyway. ### 5/5 — Good dictionary *2022-03-24, version 10.0.11* Like the pronunciation feature, the images if applicable and been able to jump to words in the definition. ### 5/5 — At the Ready *2021-07-28, version 10.0.11* The AH dictionary is available at any time to increase your knowledge of our glorious English language. I appreciate the derivation of many words as well as the available synonyms. Very easy to use. I've had hard copies of AHD from the first one issued. Worth the cost. ### 5/5 — Nothing like It *2021-06-03, version 10.0.11* And now it is even batter. I have relied on American Heritage fir over 50 years. This App raises the bar. ### 5/5 — Worth the while *2020-12-05, version 10.0.11* This dictionary respects and reflects American usage, while also illuminating a window into how lots of words got to where they are now. I also enjoy the pronunciation and thesaurus features of this app. ### 5/5 — Good Helpful *2020-11-25, version 10.0.11* I find this dictionary very helpful. It is always there whenever I need it. ### 5/5 — Highly Recommend *2020-10-27, version 10.0.11* This is the dictionary recommended by the beloved Mr. Robert Holladay, World Literature and Classic Film Society teacher. I took one with me to college and have favored it ever since. This digital version lives up to the American Heritage standard. It is wonderful to have a copy of this great book as close as our devices no matter where we are. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*