Comparison

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro vs Advanced English Dictionary+

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

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About

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Access a comprehensive offline dictionary and thesaurus with extensive content in multiple languages. Explore definitions, synonyms, and specialized dictionaries for various fields. Enjoy an ad-free experience with features like word games and instant lookups.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline English dictionary and thesaurus
  • Offline dictionaries in 13 languages
  • Offline translations to over 40 languages
  • Specialty dictionaries (Medical, Legal, etc.)
  • Word games and daily content
  • Instant word lookup from other apps
Features
Currently charting
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Get the world's most comprehensive ad-free dictionary and thesaurus with extensive offline dictionary content and synonyms. Dictionary Pro is the premium version of The Free Dictionary app, featuring: * No ads. * A comprehensive English offline dictionary and offline thesaurus. * Offline dictionaries in 13 other languages. * Offline translations of English into more than 40 languages. * Dozens of other offline translation options. Rated #1 app in the App Store in the paid reference category in 109 countries 2011–2019 (Source: http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/app/492085918/app-ranking/#device=iphone&type=best-ranks) Plus TheFreeDictionary's classic app content: * Find every word you search for. Get results from trusted sources: Webster's Dictionary Roget's Thesaurus The American Heritage Dictionary + More than 100 dictionaries and encyclopedias from these top publishers: McGraw-Hill Houghton Mifflin HarperCollins Random House Elsevier + More! * Learn the word. Clear definitions, example sentences, etymologies, illustrations, and more. * Learn how to say it. Play audio pronunciations and hear it pronounced. * Learn something new. Word of the Day and other fresh daily content. * Find the perfect synonym fast. East-to-use Thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. * Explore topics in-depth. Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias: Medical Legal Science Financial Idioms Acronyms and Abbreviations + More! * Watch idioms in action. View idioms videos inside the app and see idioms and slang explained. * Play word games. Spelling Bee, Hangman, and more. * Access dictionaries in 13 other languages, including: Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Russian Chinese + More! What makes Dictionary Pro the most user-friendly dictionary app? * Instantly look up words in apps or webpages! Just highlight the word you want to look up, tap "Share," then tap "More" in the bottom menu and turn on the "Define" option. You will then see a "Define" icon in the menu. Tap it to see the definition of the highlighted word! * Voice search. Just say the word to look it up. * Advanced Search options. * Look up the definition of any word on the page. Just highlight and tap "Definition." * Save bookmarks with one tap and sync them to all your devices. * Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather. * Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button. * Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface. * Adjust font size. * Share your favorite definitions and articles via social networks, email, or text. EXCLUSIVE * Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app! Not convinced? Read our reviews to see why our users say this is the best dictionary app they've ever used. How do we do it? Farlex is a leader in dictionary apps. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store. * For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).

About

Advanced English Dictionary+

This app is a comprehensive American English dictionary designed for learners. It features extensive vocabulary, clear definitions, and practical examples to enhance understanding and usage. Users can access audio pronunciations, explore related terms, and save words for future reference.

Highlights
  • Extensive vocabulary and phrases
  • Usage examples and collocations
  • American English pronunciation with audio
  • Offline access to top spoken/written words
  • Voice search functionality
  • Favorites and history tracking
  • Note-taking and word grouping
Features
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Advanced English Dictionary+ - A dictionary for learners of American English - Require iOS 15.0 above and supported for both iPhone and iPad. ● The Advanced American Dictionary is an advanced-level monolingual dictionary for learners of American English. It includes 145,000 words, phrases, and meanings and 85,500 examples showing how words are used. ● Easily find any word: use the search box, follow links within entries and see other results for your search word ● Check pronunciation: American English pronunciation is included at every entry, with a written transcription and accompanying audio ● Understand meanings: entries are written using only the Longman 5000™ keywords ● Expand vocabulary: use the colour illustrations and usage notes to explore related words and phrases ● Include collocations: support words collection for IELTS learner's English. ●●● Main Features: * Support offline version. * Search words very fast, allow filter by type such as: noun, verb, ... * Support top 3000 spoken words offline. * Support top 3000 written words offline. * 100,000 words and phrases * 160,000 usage examples that show how each word is used * More than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases * Voice Search – Say the word and the app will find it for you! * Audio Pronunciations – by native speakers of American English and British English * Favorites – lets you keep track of words you want to remember * Recent History – lets you keep track of the words you've looked up * Write note – lets you comment what you are understand. * Create group - lets you group the words. ● Get PREMIUM version only 9.99$ - Privacy policy: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/privacy.php - Terms of Use: https://p2plearningenglish.com/p2pdictionary/term_of_use.php - And read more USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (about EULA) at here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro4 screens
Advanced English Dictionary+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Advanced English Dictionary+ at Free against Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's $9.99. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (87% vs 64%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Advanced English Dictionary+ is free to download; Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99 up front. Advanced English Dictionary+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 916 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Advanced English Dictionary+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro versus Advanced English Dictionary+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictionary and Thesaurus ProAdvanced English Dictionary+
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better4.7 (916 ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better916
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu

Customer experience

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

All ratings2,560 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.7%

Advanced English Dictionary+

All ratings915 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
  • 💡 Helpful translation and pronunciation features
  • 👍 Useful word games and trivia
  • 👍 Offline mode availability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited thesaurus functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

Advanced English Dictionary+

From 916 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for language learners
  • 💡 Useful pronunciation feature
  • 👍 Great dictionary reference tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with searching certain letters
  • 🐛 Offline mode not working as expected
  • 🔋 High ad frequency even in premium version
  • 🐛 Lack of expected words in dictionary

Bugs and requests

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function sometimes fails to load definitions
  • Offline mode has fewer word entries than online
  • Occasional sync issues between online and offline data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language dictionaries
  • Improve thesaurus with more synonyms and antonyms
  • Implement flashcard or vocabulary building features
  • Allow users to save custom word lists

Advanced English Dictionary+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing and slow performance when typing
  • Unable to verify purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sync bookmarks and notes across devices
  • Add more synonyms
  • Improve navigation between dictionary entries

In-app purchases

None

Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Advanced English Dictionary+

Subscriptions2
  • 6 months$9.996 Months
  • Year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro free?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Advanced English Dictionary+ free?
Advanced English Dictionary+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or Advanced English Dictionary+?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro is rated higher. Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Advanced English Dictionary+ averages 4.7 from 916 ratings.
Do Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or Advanced English Dictionary+ have ads?
Neither Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro nor Advanced English Dictionary+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro or Advanced English Dictionary+?
Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Advanced English Dictionary+ every 4 months. Most recently, Dictionary and Thesaurus Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Advanced English Dictionary+ on November 2, 2026.

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