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Listen to Wikipedia

Listen to Wikipedia

by Michael Oltman

39 ratings
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 8, 2014
  • April 30, 2026

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Michael Oltman
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Experience Wikipedia edits as a symphony of sounds and colors in real-time. Hear additions with bell tones and subtractions with plucked strings, with pitch reflecting edit size. Visual cues highlight contributions from new editors, unregistered users, and bots.

✓Real-time Wikipedia edit monitoring
✓Auditory representation of additions and subtractions
✓Pitch variation based on edit size
✓Visual indicators for editor types
✓Support for multiple languages
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What's New in Listen to Wikipedia

2.0.0

April 30, 2026

Rewritten from the ground up! In addition to all previously existing features, the app supports deep audio customization: - Choose from over 100 instruments, independently for additions, subtractions, and new-user events - Pick any of 12 musical keys - Switch between pentatonic and heptatonic scales with 12 modes — from Major Pentatonic and Egyptian to Dorian, Phrygian, and Locrian - Adjust the root octave and octave range to shape the pitch

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Not working

Might be good if it actually worked!

iPhone 15 Pro
iOS 26.3.1

Received a note from the author suggesting I download an update and everything works perfectly now!

THANK YOU!
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Here it is: your moment of Zen.

The pentatonic scale is very soothing. I downloaded this app during the pandemic, and I'm glad it is still working and being supported today. In these uncertain and anxious times, it's refreshing to have basic apps that do exactly what they say, and nothing more.
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Don’t work

The app doesn’t work on my phone
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Not working

Might be good if it actually worked!

iPhone 15 Pro
iOS 26.3.1
adigitadigit

Great app, but please fix this bug.

Listen to Wikipedia is a great app, I've been using everyday for years as a crude substitute for a lava-lamp because finding a stores that sell a consistent supply of light-bulbs for them can be problematic. But I would like to suggest a few tweaks. The first and biggest is to include the number of edits being done per-minute like on the website and the option to refresh the app instead of having to reboot it everytime it stops making sound. And also I would really appreciate it if you could please fix the most recent bug with the mobile app. While the website is still functioning fine, the mobile app hasn't been making sound since between 02:30 and 03:00 am last night. I would really appreciate it if you address that bug and have it fixed. Other than that, I really love the Listen to Wikipedia app.
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What does this app do?

This app provides a real-time auditory and visual experience of every change made to Wikipedia articles. It uses sounds like bells and plucked strings to represent additions and subtractions, with the pitch indicating the size of the edit. Visual cues also highlight different types of contributors.

How does the app represent edits?

Additions to Wikipedia articles are signaled by bells, while subtractions are represented by plucked strings. The pitch of these sounds changes based on the size of the edit; larger edits produce deeper notes. Green circles indicate edits from unregistered users, and purple circles mark contributions from automated bots.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted experience of observing Wikipedia edits.

What languages does the app support?

The application offers support for a wide range of languages, including English, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, and an additional 27 other languages. This broad language support makes it accessible to a global audience.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone curious about the constant evolution of Wikipedia. It's particularly useful for researchers, students, or simply those who want to witness the collaborative process of knowledge creation in a unique and engaging way.