# Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus

> Etymology & Offline Vocabulary

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978674211](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id978674211)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id978674211`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobiSystems, Inc.
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (28,965 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-21
- **First published:** 2015-06-26
- **Size:** 145 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oxford-dictionary-thesaurus/id978674211)
- **Website:** [https://mobisystems.com/](https://mobisystems.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mobisystems.com/privacy-policy](https://mobisystems.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Discover a trusted language resource for your browser. The Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus combines 15 dictionaries across English and other languages with millions of definitions, synonyms, etymology, audio pronunciations, and more, all in one fast extension powered by Oxford Languages.

Features include favorites, recent lookups, auto-correct, word of the day, advanced search (autocomplete, keyword, camera, voice, and fuzzy search), and offline access. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access, ad-free usage, offline mode, and expanded thesaurus content—ideal for students, professionals, writers, and language enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #9,317 — Overall
- #8 — The Best Dictionary Apps
- #14 — Essential Reference Apps
- #3 — dictionary
- #4 — thesaurus
- #7 — definition

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app for comprehensive definitions, ease of use, and strong vocabulary-building features. It is viewed as a dependable tool for spelling and word origins. Common downsides include intrusive ads in the free version (and sometimes even for paying users), subscription-based access to extra definitions, and occasional perceptions that licensing changes condensed or reduced content quality.

### Pros

- Comprehensive, authoritative dictionary with extensive definitions and word information
- Easy to use and intuitive interface for quick lookups
- Strong tool for building vocabulary and improving writing (word of the day, study friendly)
- Helpful for spelling and accurate word choice in professional and academic contexts
- Provides word origins/etymology and historical usage

### Cons

- Intrusive ads in the free version, with reports of ads even when you pay
- Subscription or premium features gating extra definitions and content
- Occasional concerns that licensing changes reduced content quality or made it feel like a condensed version

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