Comparison

Encyclopedia by Farlex vs WikiMed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Access over 330,000 articles, 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images from trusted sources. This app provides in-depth information on a vast range of topics, perfect for students, professionals, or the curious.

Highlights
  • 330,000+ encyclopedia articles
  • 24,000+ images
  • 77,000+ audio pronunciations
  • Unlimited bookmarks
  • Native voice search
  • Advanced search options
  • Adjustable font size
Features
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Encyclopedia by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 330,000 articles, over 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images, all from the most trusted sources, including McGraw-Hill, Harper-Collins, Cambridge University Press, and more—all in one app! Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious about the world, this free encyclopedia app can help you find clear, in-depth articles on vast amount of topics right on your iPhone or iPad. Search multiple authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries for entries on: Science History Animals, plants, and the natural world Biographies of prominent figures Countries Technology Art Business Music Culture Food + much more… FEATURES: * Search 330,000+ encyclopedia articles on any topic you can think of, all from top sources you won't find anywhere else. * Learn by seeing: 24,000+ images, including vivid photos, diagrams, and illustrations. * Save unlimited bookmarks to quickly access your favorite articles. * Use native voice search to look up a word just by saying it. (With supported devices) * See search suggestions as you type and always find what you're looking for. * View your recent searches. * Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard." * Adjust font size. * Listen to 70,000+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers. * Share your favorite articles via social networks, email, and text. (With supported devices) User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: Encyclopedia by Farlex is the perfect free app for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the world. This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and immediately access all content — no subscriptions required! How do we do it? TheFreeDictionary.com - Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store.

About

WikiMed

Access a vast collection of over 51,000 medical articles covering diseases, medications, anatomy, and sanitation. This comprehensive resource is ideal for healthcare professionals and students, offering offline access to vital health information.

Highlights
  • 51,000+ medical articles
  • Covers diseases, medications, anatomy, sanitation
  • Offline access
  • Ideal for physicians and students
  • Comprehensive health information
Features
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With 51,000+ medical articles, Wikimed is the largest and most comprehensive collection of health-related articles available. It includes content on diseases, medications, anatomy, and sanitation. As an encyclopedic medical dictionary, Wikimed is perfect for practicing physicians, as well as medicine and other healthcare students. Users without medical training are advised to seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. If you are in the developing world without access to the Internet or on a boat in the middle of nowhere you can now access one of the foremost and up-to-date medical dictionaries, for free. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this application are for informational purposes only. No material in this application is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this application.

Screenshots

Encyclopedia by Farlex4 screens
WikiMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WikiMed at none against Encyclopedia by Farlex's 1. WikiMed also leads on ads (none vs shown). Encyclopedia by Farlex's advantage is ratings volume (401 vs 105) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encyclopedia by Farlex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WikiMed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Encyclopedia by Farlex against 4.6 for WikiMed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 401 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Encyclopedia by Farlex's written reviews are positive against 82% of WikiMed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encyclopedia by Farlex ships an update every 17 months, WikiMed every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Encyclopedia by Farlex versus WikiMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncyclopedia by FarlexWikiMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (401 ratings)4.6 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings401 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFarlex, Inc.Wikimedia CH

Customer experience

Encyclopedia by Farlex

All ratings401 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.9%

WikiMed

All ratings105 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App displays 'No internet available' error despite active connection
  • VoiceOver accessibility not functioning properly
  • Search results not loading within app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Browse by topics or categories
  • Table of contents for related subjects
  • Delete search history option
  • Retractable menu bar for smaller screens
  • Flip through pages functionality
Show 1 more
  • More comprehensive article coverage

WikiMed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Encyclopedia by Farlex

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$4.99
None

WikiMed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encyclopedia by Farlex free?
Encyclopedia by Farlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WikiMed free?
WikiMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encyclopedia by Farlex or WikiMed?
Encyclopedia by Farlex and WikiMed are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 401 and 105 ratings respectively.
Do Encyclopedia by Farlex or WikiMed have ads?
Encyclopedia by Farlex shows ads; WikiMed does not.
Which is updated more often, Encyclopedia by Farlex or WikiMed?
Encyclopedia by Farlex ships an update every 17 months, and WikiMed every 13 months. Most recently, Encyclopedia by Farlex was updated on September 23, 2026 and WikiMed on September 9, 2026.

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