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title: "Chambers Thesaurus - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United Kingdom | Apple App Store"
description: "The Chambers Thesaurus is the perfect reference for writers and word game enthusiasts, while all lovers of language will find it a pleasure to browse through. There are nearly 40 000 distinct indexed "
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# Chambers Thesaurus — United Kingdom
> Offline English thesaurus

![Chambers Thesaurus App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/90/b3/b1/90b3b1ba-efd1-d572-08ac-ec887123ad05/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-11-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Antony Lewis](https://apptail.io/developer/antony-lewis-sUF) (United Kingdom)
**Category:** Reference
**Rating:** 4.5/5 (20 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.wordwebsoftware.ChamThes
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United Kingdom
**Version:** 5.8 (released 2025-08-25)
**Original Release:** 2011-07-22
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/app/id342112144)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/united-kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/united-kingdom)

## Chambers Thesaurus Description
The Chambers Thesaurus is the perfect reference for writers and word game enthusiasts, while all lovers of language will find it a pleasure to browse through. There are nearly 40 000 distinct indexed words, and a total of about 400 000 synonyms and antonyms.

The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Search features include:

 - Alphabetical listing
 - Spelling suggestions
 - Sounds-like and often-confused
 - Fast pattern-matching search
 - Cross-reference to offline and online dictionaries

There are also standard bookmark, recent word and random word features. On newer iPads it supports Split View and Slide Over for easily viewing with other apps. With iOS 13+ it supports dark mode. No Internet connection is required.  

The Chambers Dictionary is also available as a separate app, and can easily be cross-referenced using the X-Ref button.

Our WordWeb, Chambers and Oxford dictionaries are also available separately for Windows and Mac desktop (Collins coming soon).

## Chambers Thesaurus Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/e8/49/0e/e8490eaa-6ace-2310-f91c-7bc53155ce0f/mzl.tqhyysom.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/2f/9f/2c/2f9f2cb3-12e1-ff38-4312-4407580dd977/mzl.ausxhcmi.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/f3/72/91/f372919e-825a-a6a8-9e88-f7e7ef68cdce/mzl.yxbupfzb.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/71/3f/4a/713f4a0f-052c-e175-d2c6-9f341c61911f/mzl.jpxinlia.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/95/49/1e/95491e13-0ee3-490e-b803-f02e457ad025/mzl.ingqhtyx.png/640x960.png)

## Chambers Thesaurus Rating Breakdown in United Kingdom
- 5 stars: 15 (75%)
- 4 stars: 1 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (10%)
- 2 stars: 2 (10%)
- 1 stars: 0 (0%)

## Chambers Thesaurus Reviews in United Kingdom

### ***-- "Incomplete"
I generally like the app’s functionality with some niggles. However the biggest issue is the absence of some relatively common words eg acuity.
 Also the linking seems faulty eg if a search for ‘recant’ gives a list including ‘disavow’ then shouldn’t it also be vice versa? Real shame.
-- Naihtol, 2024-02-04

### ****- "Small annoyances"
I have been using this Thesaurus App for many years with mixed success, more and more recently a word that I enter is not recognised. I check the spelling so I know that is not the issue. I enter the same word into its sister dictionary and it comes up . It is not as though the words are obscure, the latest was crustacean, not an obscure one I would have thought. I don’t know what the developers can do other than increase the stored words. But I suspect that is easier said than done. I will just keep my fingers crossed. Apart from that an excellent App.
-- Elvis :-), 2022-11-13

### *---- "Broken"
After the latest update it now crashes when opening. It was a great app, but the update has rendered it useless.
-- Canewielder, 2019-09-27

### *---- "Latest iPad OS update broke app"
This app now refuses to open and immediately crashes with the latest iPad OS update. I’ve tried to get help via the developer website but there is no troubleshooting or help section at all. 
App now useless. Such a pity because it used to be great.
-- DiveGod, 2019-09-26

### ***** "MY “WORD PALETTE”"
As a prolific writer of lengthy “letters to the editor”, I am often dipping into both Chambers Dictionary & Thesaurus to add more literary variety - “colour” - to my pieces. 

Occasionally I will refer to the Oxford equivalents, but Chambers has been my favourite word reference source for many years now. 

I also like the access both the apps give (I bought the apps separately a few years ago) to the handy free WordWeb app - which also offers an international audio pronunciation facility.

However, when looking up a word in the thesaurus, it would be nice to see the identifying heading “Thesaurus” (or its abbreviation) at the top of each page - likewise with the pages of the dictionary. 

When flipping back and forth, via either app, it is not always immediately obvious as to whether one is reading from the thesaurus or the dictionary - especially when researching at speed.

Identifying headings would also look good.
-- Howiebabycoocachoo, 2019-08-29

### ***** "Good Support"
This is not only a good app but the Support is also good
-- Pittville, 2018-03-01

### ***** "Lost for words"
Never again. This and the related dictionary are perfect. Gone are the large heavy tomes that need £35+ updates every year or so. No longer the scrabble player's bible, but who cares, they are great.
-- dclbonny, 2017-10-15

### *---- "Hhhhh"
Awful upgrade
-- 1452860, 2016-05-03

### **--- "?"
Why is this now in American English? Also, no option to change it...
-- Mattavelli, 2015-12-23

### ****- "Update Fault"
I've been using this app for a number of years on my iPhone and iPad without a problem but, the latest update will no longer download onto the iPhone The iPad is fine but please repair the bug for my iPhone.
-- Sand script, 2015-11-29

### ***** "Superb app."
A great British English version. Support for iOS 9 multitasking a wonderful addition.
-- Cybergoths, 2015-11-27

### ***** "Bertandjoyce"
This is a great app which we wouldn't be without. There is also a great development team behind the scenes. We emailed them recently when an upgrade on the ipad caused problems with the keyboard. They responded promptly and also let us know when the bug had been fixed. Fantastic service!
-- Bertandjoyce, 2014-09-26

### ***** "One of the best Thesaurus"
The Chambers Dictionary and Chambers Thesaurus apps are class leaders. I don't think you can get any better apps, for general English dictionary use or for helping with crosswords.

These apps are well presented, easy to use and full of useful information.  As an avid crossword doer, I find these apps invaluable, especially when a "little help" is needed (e.g. anagrams, wildcard characters, etc.).

Special mention must go to the developers who are very responsive when contacted about any bugs, etc.  First class service!
-- PeterOfLboro, 2014-09-24

### *---- "Not so good"
With the possibility of containing as many words and their synonyms and antonyms as Roget's with very low memory requirement this app falls very very short indeed. I've been attempting to use this for a couple of years and concluded that it's next to useless for a serious user of English. It appears to be presented for learners rather than users. 
I would love a thesaurus app which I could take with me on my iPad but I find myself reaching for Roget's more often than not as this app fails to come up to any form of expectation.
-- Milesg5, 2014-09-18

### ***** "Great"
This app is exactly what I wanted. It's simple to use and a fair price.
-- Ebeegeebees, 2014-06-04

### ***** "No complaints"
This and the Collins Unabridged are the only two comprehensive Thesaurus in the App Store.
I give the nod to Chambers content-wise, and it has also had an iOS7 makeover (which the Collins has not). Oh and it's also much cheaper. Therefore I deem this to be the best fully English thesaurus available for the iPhone. I also own the Oxford Concise app, but it's an unfair comparison as there are no unabridged Oxford apps available as yet.
-- Adamskiz, 2014-04-08

### ****- "Very good ... but"
Would be better for some of us with dyslexia etc  if the background colour and text colour could be changed by the user.
-- Graham_UK, 2013-11-07

### ***** "Outstanding"
Great companion to the Dictionary and brilliant for the Telegraph Crossword
-- Williamus, 2013-11-03

### ***** "Thanks for the old icons"
So glad to have the old icons back. They picture the iconic book covers of the hard copy versions of my dictionary and thesaurus of choice. Personally I think they fit right in with the new look OS7.Not only that but a developer who actually answers e-mails and listens to user opinions. Thank you!
-- Ordovico, 2013-10-28

### ***** "A must for any writer..."
Great tool that will enhance a writers creative ability exponentially! Love it!
-- Nancy P, 2013-10-27

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## Chambers Thesaurus Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Ireland | Reference | #9 |
| Top Paid | Pakistan | Reference | #13 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Reference | #23 |
| Top Paid | Nigeria | Reference | #23 |
| Top Paid | India | Reference | #27 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Reference | #37 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Reference | #38 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Reference | #40 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Reference | #41 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Reference | #42 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Reference | #43 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Reference | #44 |
| Top Paid | Kazakhstan | Reference | #48 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Reference | #49 |
| Top Paid | Kuwait | Reference | #49 |
| Top Paid | Egypt | Reference | #50 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Reference | #53 |
| Top Paid | Saudi Arabia | Reference | #53 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Reference | #54 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Reference | #55 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Reference | #58 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Reference | #59 |
| Top Paid | Lebanon | Reference | #60 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Reference | #62 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Reference | #62 |
| Top Paid | Hungary | Reference | #70 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Reference | #74 |
| Top Paid | Azerbaijan | Reference | #77 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Reference | #78 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Reference | #80 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Reference | #82 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Reference | #82 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Reference | #87 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Reference | #90 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Reference | #95 |
| Top Paid | South Korea | Reference | #95 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Reference | #101 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Reference | #102 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Reference | #109 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Reference | #114 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Reference | #119 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Reference | #120 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Reference | #120 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Reference | #120 |
| Top Paid | Brazil | Reference | #124 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Reference | #126 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Reference | #131 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Reference | #134 |
| Top Paid | France | Reference | #136 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Reference | #167 |
| Top Paid | Colombia | Reference | #206 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Reference | #206 |
| Top Paid | Nigeria | Overall | #212 |
| Top Paid | Pakistan | Overall | #258 |
| Top Paid | United States | Reference | #292 |
| Top Paid | Dominican Republic | Reference | #319 |
| Top Paid | China | Reference | #346 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Reference | #365 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Reference | #369 |
| Top Paid | Ireland | Overall | #376 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Reference | #452 |

## Chambers Thesaurus Discovered Keywords
- chambers thesaurus
- thesaurus
- synonyms antonyms dictionary

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## Chambers Thesaurus Available In
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/united-kingdom)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/united-states)
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- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/canada)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/india)
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- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/japan)
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- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/philippines)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/new-zealand)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/spain)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/chile)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/colombia)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/cyprus)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/czechia)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/germany)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/denmark)
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- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/ireland)
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- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/iceland)
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- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/chambers-thesaurus-wHRc/south-korea)
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