# Dictionary. vs Thesaurus

The clearest difference is rating: Dictionary. at 4.8 against Thesaurus's 1.0. Dictionary. also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1). Thesaurus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dictionary. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thesaurus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dictionary. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dictionary. has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Dictionary.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Thesaurus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, Thesaurus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dictionary. | Thesaurus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesaurus-synonyme/id6446447578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) | [Christian Meindl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677978089) |

## What reviewers say

### Dictionary.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionary/id379450383)

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary and thesaurus, Millions of definitions and synonyms, Word of the Day and Idiom of the Day, Specialty dictionaries (medical, legal, etc.), Translations into 40+ languages, Word games (Spelling Bee, Hangman), In-app word lookup via sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
- 👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
- 🎮 Fun word games and activities
- 📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
- 🔍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
- 🔋 Drains battery life quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues and lost user data
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect or missing definitions for some words

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and organize custom word lists
- More advanced vocabulary-building tools
- Improved audio pronunciation quality
- Offline access to full dictionary content


### Thesaurus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesaurus-synonyme/id6446447578)

Easily look up synonyms for German words. This app utilizes the open-source OpenThesaurus.de database, a collaborative German dictionary for synonyms.

**Highlights:** Synonym lookup, German language support, OpenThesaurus.de database, Collaborative dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dictionary. free?

Dictionary. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thesaurus free?

Thesaurus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dictionary. or Thesaurus?

Dictionary. is rated higher. Dictionary. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Thesaurus averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dictionary. or Thesaurus have ads?

Dictionary. shows ads; Thesaurus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dictionary. or Thesaurus?

Dictionary. ships an update every 3 months, and Thesaurus every 2 months. Most recently, Dictionary. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Thesaurus on August 14, 2026.

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