Dictionary.com vs Power Thesaurus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dictionary.com
Access over 2 million definitions and synonyms to enhance your English vocabulary. This app offers daily new words, example sentences, idioms, rhymes, and audio pronunciations. Improve your writing with grammar tips and explore word origins.
- 2 million+ definitions and synonyms
- Word of the Day
- Audio pronunciations
- Grammar tips
- Idioms and rhymes
- Search history
- Dictionary Shuffle game
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Download the #1 free dictionary app! With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for iPhone is optimized for your mobile device. Improve your English vocabulary, whether you're just starting your learning journey or you're already a word wizard. Install the app for access to definitions and synonyms whenever and wherever you need them — no bulky books necessary. Flip to dark mode to give your eyes a break, or stick to the traditional set-up. In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this education app includes: Word of the Day ► Learn a new word each day and expand your vocabulary. Example Sentences ► Browse real-world example sentences to see how words are used. Idioms ► Explore how words can gain new meanings. Rhymes ► Finish every verse. Audio Pronunciations ► Never mispronounce another word. Grammar ► Get grammar tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing. Editorial Articles ► Explore editorial content for features on words, the origins of the English language, and the nuances that make English so complicated and unique. Search History ► Customize your recently searched word list, and never forget the newest words you’ve learned. Dictionary Shuffle ► Think you know ALL the definitions? Prove it with Dictionary Shuffle, which chooses a word at random and brings you to the definition. A-Z Dictionary ► What’s more exciting than ... wait for it … browsing the Dictionary?! We’ve now made it even easier, with the A–Z Dictionary.
Power Thesaurus
This app provides synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and related words, expertly reviewed for clarity. It offers a fast, user-friendly experience for writers, students, and professionals to express ideas clearly and confidently.
- Ad-free PRO Membership
- Intuitive navigation
- Smart filters
- Flexible sorting
- Quick tools (copy, pronounce, save)
- Personal library (favorites, history)
- Cross-device sync
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Brought to you by PowerThesaurus.org, the trusted and acclaimed online thesaurus. Discover accurate synonyms, antonyms, definitions and related words — expertly reviewed and continuously refined for clarity and context. Enjoy a fast, comprehensive, and user-friendly experience built for writers, students, and professionals. Power Thesaurus helps you express ideas clearly and confidently, wherever you write. Key Features • Ad-free PRO Membership – unlock more content and seamless browsing • Intuitive navigation – a clean, easy-to-use interface • Smart filters – narrow results by part of speech, tags, or type • Flexible sorting – arrange by rating, alphabet, syllables, or length • Quick tools – copy, pronounce, and save words instantly • Personal library – favorites and search history at your fingertips • Cross-device sync – access your account anywhere Loved by millions worldwide, Power Thesaurus makes word discovery effortless. If you enjoy the app, please take a moment to rate and review — your feedback helps us improve. Questions or suggestions? Contact apple@powerthesaurus.org. Write with confidence. Express with precision! Terms and Conditions: https://www.powerthesaurus.org/_terms_conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.powerthesaurus.org/_privacy_statement
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Verdict
Dictionary.com and Power Thesaurus both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Power Thesaurus's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dictionary.com's. Dictionary.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (328K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Power Thesaurus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dictionary.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dictionary.com against 4.8 for Power Thesaurus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary.com has 328K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Dictionary.com's written reviews are positive against 86% of Power Thesaurus's.
Dictionary.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Power Thesaurus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dictionary.com | Power Thesaurus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (328K ratings) — better | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 328K — better | 3.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curiosity Media | Radyushin Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Dictionary.com
Power Thesaurus
User reviews
Dictionary.com
From 328K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
- 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
- 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
- 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
- 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
- 🤷♀️ Paid features not always working as expected
Power Thesaurus
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Invaluable tool for everyone
- 🚀 Must have
- ⭐ Superior
- ⭐ Synonyms
- ⭐ Indispensable
Room to improve
- 🔌 Could be better
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Crashes the second you tried to open it
- 🐛 New updates cause crashes
- 🐛 Crashes and won't open
Bugs and requests
Dictionary.com
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when tapping on words
- Offline dictionary not downloading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes on various devices
- Paid features not unlocking or resetting unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Dedicated section to display all forms of a word
- Ability to create and manage custom word lists
- Improved offline mode with more functionality
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More language support beyond just English
Power Thesaurus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid account suddenly gone?
- App still crashes after update
Requested features
5 requests- Separate favorites and new words/vocabulary
- Flash card review mode with audio
- Bookmark/favorite feature
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Dictionary.com
No in-app purchases
Power Thesaurus
- PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
- PRO Annual$29.991 Year
Questions
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