# Phobias 500 Scary Encyclopedia

> Dictionary of Fears Compendium

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327723458](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327723458)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id327723458`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Michael Quach
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2018-03-04
- **First published:** 2009-08-28
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phobias-500-scary-encyclopedia/id327723458)

## Description

Best Phobias App!

What makes your heart pound, hands tremble & spine tingle with terror? 

Do you have autophobia (fear of being alone), mysophobia (fear of germs), or dentophobia (fear of dentists)? 

Up to 18% of Americans suffer from phobias! 

This cool FREE app gives you 500 phobias & definitions.
 
Simply tap the question mark to reveal the meaning! 

App Features:
 
- Save your favorite phobias!
- Share your favorite phobias via Email!
- SMS your favorite phobias!
- Post your favorite phobias directly to Facebook
 
Enjoy!

Great reviews from our loyal users:

"BEST APP EVER! I LOVE this app.  It's helped me so much!"

"Very informative!"

"Fun app as well as educational! Learned phobias I never knew existed or that had a name!"

"This is an interesting and easy to use app!"

"Most of these made me laugh so much, and I can read them with no internet.  Love this! I recommend it!"

## Rankings

- #282,090 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app for its informative phobia content and easy-to-use feel, with some being entertained by humorous entries. However, multiple reviews flag the lack of a list or search, heavy ads, and slow/awful controls as main drawbacks. A few notes on accuracy also appear. Overall, it’s a useful quick reference but usability and reliability improvements are commonly requested.

### Pros

- Informational/educational content about phobias.
- Easy to use and straightforward.
- Entertaining and engaging; some humor in the entries.
- Broad coverage of phobias (comprehensive reference).

### Cons

- No browsable list or search function; relies on random next navigation.
- Frequent ads; intrusive advertising experience.
- Slow performance and janky controls.
- Some phobias may be inaccurate or questionable in validity.

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