Moby Thesaurus vs Gothic Etymology Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moby Thesaurus
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This app provides Moby thesaurus, extended version. The thesaurus contains 30,260 root words, with 2,520,264 synonyms and related terms – an average of 83.3 per root word. Each line consists of a list of comma-separated values, with the first term being the root word, and all following words being related terms. The thesaurus is considered the largest thesaurus of the English language. ● Thesaurus - 30260 entries including words, phrasal verbs, phrases, etc. - 2,520,264 synonyms and related terms - Built-in dictionary: long-press a word and tap "Define" - Translation: long-press a word and tap "translate" - Pronunciation: long-press a word and tap "pronounce" ● Lists - Create a list - Add entry into a list - Review entries in a list using flashcards ● Study - Learn 30 entries daily - Multiple choice quizzes - Flashcards ● Basic features: - Search feature: search by entry or by synonyms - Voice search - Bookmark feature - Built-in dictionary - Share an entry - Copy an entry
Gothic Etymology Dictionary
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This app provides Gothic etymology dictionary. Gothic words are listed with detailed etymology and meaning. Entries are cross-referenced to other entries. Learning the origin of Gothic words will help you to learn Gothic vocabulary efficiently. If you are looking for an etymological dictionary to assist with your learning of Gothic, this dictionary is the one to get. ● Dictionary - Detailed etymology and meaning - Cross reference - Synonym, antonym - Alternative forms - Usage notes - Sentences - Share or copy an entry ● Units - 90 units - Learn entries in a unit with flashcards ● Basic features: - Search feature: search by word or by origin - Voice search - Bookmark feature - Built-in dictionary - Learn 10 Gothic words daily
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Moby Thesaurus at $1.99 against Gothic Etymology Dictionary's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, 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
Moby Thesaurus costs $1.99 and Gothic Etymology Dictionary $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moby Thesaurus | Gothic Etymology Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thuy Duong | Thanh Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Moby Thesaurus
No in-app purchases
Gothic Etymology Dictionary
No in-app purchases
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