Best Thesaurus Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free thesaurus apps? 17 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Thesaurus Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (331K)YesYesNov 2026
2Power ThesaurusPower ThesaurusFree4.8★ (3.1K)YesYesNov 2026
3Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoNov 2026
4Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesNov 2026
5Thesaurus dictionary- WordloopThesaurus dictionary- WordloopFree4.5★ (330)NoYesNov 2026
6Word HippoWord HippoFree4.9★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
7Pocket ThesaurusPocket ThesaurusFree4.4★ (585)YesYesNov 2026
8Word of the Day・VocabularyWord of the Day・VocabularyFree4.7★ (39K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Thesaurus

4.8😊(331K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#54in Reference
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Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access
  • 👍 Word of the day feature
  • 👍 Fun word games

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions
  • 🐛 Missing words in dictionary
  • 🐛 Unreasonable level progression in games
Power Thesaurus#2

Power Thesaurus by Radyushin Pty Ltd

Comprehensive. Fast. Reliable.
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(3.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Invaluable tool for everyone
  • 🚀 Must have
  • ⭐ Superior
  • ⭐ Synonyms
  • ⭐ Indispensable
  • ⭐ Excellent
  • ⭐ Comprehensive
  • ⭐ Powerful
  • ⭐ Vocabulary Growth
  • ⭐ Adore Learning Words
  • ⭐ Great Alternative Resource
  • ⭐ Stimulates Creativity
  • ⭐ Helpful Thesaurus
  • ⭐ Excellent tool for writers
  • ⭐ Incroyable
  • ⭐ Wonderful!
  • ⭐ Absolutely brilliant
  • ⭐ An indispensible writing tool
  • ⭐ AMAZING APP
  • ⭐ Fantastic
  • ⭐ Truly Amazed!
  • ⭐ Absolutely indispensable
  • ⭐ INVALUABLE!
  • ⭐ Truly, a powerful thesaurus.
  • ⭐ Wonderful App for University Papers!!
  • ⭐ An Absolute Great App
  • ⭐ amaaazing app
  • ⭐ Absolutely brilliant
  • ⭐ AMAZING APP

Room to Improve

  • 🔌 Could be better
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Crashes the second you tried to open it
  • 🐛 New updates cause crashes
  • 🐛 Crashes and won't open
  • 🐛 Crashes on open
  • 🔍 Font size
  • 🔍 Menu bar shortcut
Dictionary.com: English Words#3

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What 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

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FAQ about Thesaurus

What are the best thesaurus apps for iPhone?
Merriam-Webster Dictionary tops our thesaurus apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 331K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top thesaurus apps we rank are free to download, including Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Power Thesaurus.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ thesaurus apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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