# Terminology vs Thoughts

Terminology and Thoughts both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Thoughts's written reviews are positive against 71% of Terminology's. Thoughts also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Terminology's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 281). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Thoughts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Terminology against 4.7 for Thoughts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 281 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Terminology's written reviews are positive against 86% of Thoughts's.

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, Thoughts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminology | Thoughts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminology/id687798859/reviews) | **[4.7 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughts-quote-organizer/id6444917751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Henri Bredt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475670928) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminology/id687798859)

Explore the English language with this comprehensive tool. It offers dictionary and thesaurus functions, along with research capabilities to dive deeper into words and phrases. Extend its functionality with custom resources for web and app searches.

**Highlights:** Offline U.S. English dictionary, Synonyms, antonyms, and word relations, Customizable resources for web and app searches, Favorite and create term lists, Audio pronunciations, Wildcard and spelling suggestions, iCloud sync and backup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Often used, helpful for finding words
- 🔍 Precise and detailed definitions
- 🔗 Integrates well with other apps and services
- 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
- 💻 Works great on both iOS and macOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model requires paying to remove ads
- 🔄 Functionality reduced in recent update
- 🔍 Some words missing from the dictionary
- 🔍 Clunky interface and navigation in latest version
- 🔍 Customization options behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard does not always appear when tapping search
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Difficulty adjusting volume for word pronunciations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to review and manage favorite words
- Implement quiz or flashcard features for learning new words
- Improve keyboard integration and shortcuts
- Add more comprehensive dictionary coverage
- Provide option to revert to previous app version


### Thoughts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughts-quote-organizer/id6444917751)

A personal inspiration manager to save, organize, and review quotes, thoughts, and more. Discover curated content, create artwork from your inspirations, and access everything across devices with iCloud sync. Features text recognition and Siri support for quick additions.

**Highlights:** Save and organize inspirations, Personalized feed for review, Curated stories in Discover tab, Home Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Text recognition for quick input, Create artwork from inspirations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple, elegant app
- 📚 Useful for organizing quotes and thoughts
- 🎨 Beautiful, minimalist design
- 🔍 Helpful for daily inspiration and reflection
- 🔄 Convenient widgets and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Limited free version with only 20 entries
- 🔧 Some UI glitches and lack of developer support
- 🗂️ Difficulty finding and accessing specific quotes

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with the randomization of quotes in the widget
- Inconsistent behavior when swiping away images in the documentation

**Requested features**

- Add more metadata fields for quotes (e.g., source, page number)
- Implement a comprehensive search feature
- Develop a macOS version of the app
- Allow more customization options for widgets and UI
- Add password protection or locking for private notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminology free?

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

### Is Thoughts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Terminology or Thoughts?

Thoughts is rated higher. Terminology averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Thoughts averages 4.7 from 281 ratings.

### Do Terminology or Thoughts have ads?

Neither Terminology nor Thoughts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminology or Thoughts?

Terminology ships an update every 4 weeks, and Thoughts every 5 weeks. Most recently, Terminology was updated on October 29, 2026 and Thoughts on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*