WikiRaces 4 vs Cranky Uncle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WikiRaces 4
Engage in a fast-paced multiplayer game where players race to locate specific Wikipedia articles. Test your knowledge and speed against up to seven other opponents in this educational challenge.
- Multiplayer racing
- Wikipedia article discovery
- Up to eight players
- Speed and knowledge challenge
- Educational gameplay
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Conquer the encyclopedia of everything. A multiplayer game in which up to eight players race to find Wikipedia articles as fast as possible.
Cranky Uncle
Learn to identify and counter common arguments and conspiracy theories used to deny science. By understanding the tactics of misinformation, you can become more resilient against false claims about topics like climate change, evolution, and vaccination.
- Identify rhetorical techniques
- Spot logical fallacies
- Counter science denial arguments
- Build resilience against misinformation
- Learn about climate change denial
- Understand evolution denial tactics
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We all have a cranky uncle who thinks he knows better than the world’s scientists. But how do you make sense of his arguments and conspiracy theories? The way to understand your cranky uncle is to become a cranky uncle! If you’re going to spot someone cheating at cards, first you have to learn how to cheat at cards. In this game, Cranky Uncle teaches you the rhetorical techniques and logical fallacies he uses to deny science. Climate change, evolution, vaccination, a round Earth - he’s never met a science he wouldn’t deny! The deeper you get into the game, the more resilient you become against misinformation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WikiRaces 4 at 4.6 against Cranky Uncle's 3.5. WikiRaces 4 also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 27) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Cranky Uncle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. WikiRaces 4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cranky Uncle asks for nothing beyond the download.
WikiRaces 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikiRaces 4 has 1.9K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of WikiRaces 4's written reviews are positive against 38% of Cranky Uncle's.
WikiRaces 4 ships an update monthly, Cranky Uncle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WikiRaces 4 | Cranky Uncle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.5 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews — better | 38.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrew Finke | Skeptical Science |
Customer experience
WikiRaces 4
Cranky Uncle
User reviews
WikiRaces 4
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 🤝 Great for playing with friends
- 🧠 Combines entertainment with education
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy multiplayer
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and matchmaking
Cranky Uncle
From 27 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Great concept for learning
- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn
- 🧠 Teaches critical thinking skills
- 🎯 Effective against misinformation
- 😂 Humorous and engaging content
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't work for many
- 🐛 Blank screens and loading issues
- 🐛 Incoherent and untested
- 🐛 Dialogue boxes don't fit screens
- 🐛 Requires email sign-in
Bugs and requests
WikiRaces 4
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Disconnections during gameplay
- Matchmaking issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add single-player mode
- Improve private lobby functionality
- Optimize performance and stability
Cranky Uncle
Reported bugs
10 issues- App stuck on start/loading screen
- Blank screens after sign-in
- Quizzes not loading
- Dialogue boxes not fitting on screen
- App crashes on submit
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- Progress not updating
- Learn more button loops back
- App glitches and runs Bitcoin (user claim)
- Half screen blank
- Login process problematic
Requested features
6 requests- More polish and refinement
- More levels and content
- International users need familiar references
- Reconsider encouraging quick answers for points
- Add dark mode option
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- Improve punctuation and text display
In-app purchases
WikiRaces 4
- WikiRaces+$0.991 Month
- WikiRaces+$4.991 Year
Cranky Uncle
No in-app purchases
