# Wise Guy - Knowledge Browser — Look up quick with camera OCR

> Camera-based text scanner for quick, categorized web and offline information lookup. (iPhone/iPad app by Infovole e.K..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-guy-knowledge-browser/id1483790817 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Infovole e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419076732)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.38/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 37 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2019-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-guy-knowledge-browser/id1483790817/reviews.md

## What is Wise Guy?

With Wise Guy the internet lookup only takes seconds: Capture text with the camera, tap on decisive keywords and search immediately in ready-made categories that provide focused results.

Consult Wikipedia and offline dictionaries. Retrieve spelling and grammar rules. Search for word origin, synonyms and idioms. Translate into any languages. Find places nearby. Check prices, research special offers and find auctions. Get news and headlines on specific topics. Pictures and videos at the touch of a button. Of course, Wise Guy can also do a complete web search.

Customize Wise Guy to your needs. Create your own categories and search options and easily add the most important websites for your profession and hobby yourself.

Everything everywhere and at any time, narrowed down with a button – always informed super fast.

Our team wishes you a lot of fun and enlightenment on your way with Wise Guy.
Thank you for downloading the app!

## Key features

- Camera OCR text capture
- Keyword-based search
- Curated search categories
- Wikipedia and offline dictionary access
- Customizable search options
- Add personal websites

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-guy-knowledge-browser/id1483790817/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Totally Useless

*2021-04-27, version 2.1*

Update: I got a personal insult response (below) from the developer. It shows his integrity and level of professionalism. Also the overall high rating of this app with no positive written reviews indicates the positive ratings are most likely bogus. 

"You must have failed the Wise Guy access control, which requires a minimum of good childhood education. We would recommend the Wikipedia article on the "Online Disinhibition Effect". But most likely that won't mean anything to you. "

As of this review this app hasn’t been updated in over a year, but I thought I would try it anyway. I downloaded to my iPad which this app does not support.

Opening the app brings up a convoluted screen that leaves you guessing at what you need to do, take a picture and then the app just does nothing. I tried manually typing into the search engine and it gives you several categories to search from, but the return searches were so general and useless that I have no idea why what is the app is good for. 

The developer needs to either update this app or take this piece of garbage off of the app store.

**Developer response:** You must have failed the Wise Guy access control, which requires a minimum of good childhood education. We would recommend the Wikipedia article on the "Online Disinhibition Effect". But most likely that won't mean anything to you.

## Frequently asked questions about Wise Guy

### What is Wise Guy's price?

Wise Guy is a paid application, currently priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without further costs.

### Does Wise Guy have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Wise Guy contains advertisements. As a paid app, it is common for such applications to be ad-free, but this cannot be confirmed without explicit information.

### What devices support Wise Guy?

Wise Guy is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to function across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Wise Guy updated?

The latest version of Wise Guy, 2.1, was released on April 22, 2020. The frequency of updates can vary, but this indicates its last known update date.

### What is the age rating for Wise Guy?

Wise Guy has an age rating of 17+. This suggests it may contain content or features that are considered mature.

### Can Wise Guy search offline?

Yes, Wise Guy allows you to consult offline dictionaries. This feature enables you to access certain information without an internet connection.

### What kind of information can Wise Guy find?

Wise Guy can find a wide range of information, including Wikipedia entries, spelling and grammar rules, word origins, synonyms, idioms, translations, nearby places, prices, special offers, auctions, news, headlines, pictures, and videos, in addition to general web searches.

### Can I customize Wise Guy's search?

Yes, Wise Guy is customizable. You can create your own categories and search options, and add your most important websites for your profession and hobbies.

## Version history (last 1 of 1)

### 2.1 — 2020-04-22

- Welcome to the dark side: We now support dark mode!
- You can use dark or light mode permanent, ...
- ... or always adopt the current device state
- Jump from app settings to system settings with just one tap
- UI improvements
- Minor fixes for the customization features

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