Comparison

EngSyno vs Synnamon

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

Head to head
About

EngSyno

Features
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EngSyno is a very simple and easy to use thesaurus with more than 30.000 entries and 2.500.000 words. Simply enter your synonym and press the search icon. In no time at all, EngSyno will find all valid synonyms. Features: -Easy user interface -Nice looking user interface -Extremely fast -No ads -No online access needed -More than 30.000 entries -More than 2.500.000 words Everything is stored directly on your phone, so no need for any type of connection. In other words - you are free to use the application anywhere - on an Ibiza beach, by the pool in Grand Canarias or on the Moon where no satisfactory mobile coverage is expected in a foreseeable future. Note: Please be patient first time installing. It will take up to 60 seconds to create the dictionary.

About

Synnamon

Explore synonyms and related terms across multiple languages with an interactive, visual word cloud interface. Save, share, and track your vocabulary discoveries in a distraction-free environment.

Highlights
  • Multilingual thesaurus in 12+ languages
  • Interactive word cloud interface
  • Export and share word clouds
  • Search history and favorites
  • Seamless language switching
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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See words differently. Synnamon turns the thesaurus into an interactive 3D word cloud — in 16 languages. Type a word and watch its synonyms orbit around it. Tap any word to dive deeper and follow chains of meaning from word to word. Your trail is saved as breadcrumbs, so you can always retrace your steps. KEY FEATURES • Interactive 3D word cloud — spin, explore, and tap through synonyms • 16 languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • Switch languages anytime — follow a word across languages • Built-in dictionary definitions, one tap away • Share synonym lists with classmates and friends • No ads, unlimited searches MADE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS Whether you're studying Japanese, brushing up your Spanish, or writing an essay in English, seeing synonyms as a connected cloud makes vocabulary stick. By One Fat Giraffe — @onefatgiraffe on Twitter.

Screenshots

EngSyno3 screens
Synnamon2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Synnamon at every 10 months against EngSyno's every 20 months. Synnamon also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). EngSyno's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EngSyno costs $0.99 and Synnamon $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EngSyno ships an update every 20 months, Synnamon every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EngSyno versus Synnamon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngSynoSynnamon
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo PetersOne Fat Giraffe

In-app purchases

None

EngSyno

No in-app purchases

None

Synnamon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EngSyno free?
EngSyno costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synnamon free?
Synnamon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EngSyno or Synnamon have ads?
Neither EngSyno nor Synnamon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EngSyno or Synnamon?
EngSyno ships an update every 20 months, and Synnamon every 10 months. Most recently, EngSyno was updated on October 13, 2026 and Synnamon on October 10, 2026.

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