# WikiTest vs The Stranger

The clearest difference is price: The Stranger at Free against WikiTest's $109.99. The Stranger also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). WikiTest's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 86). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

The Stranger is free to download; WikiTest costs $109.99 up front. WikiTest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WikiTest against 4.9 for The Stranger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 382 and 86 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of WikiTest's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Stranger's.

WikiTest ships an update every 2 weeks, The Stranger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WikiTest | The Stranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $109.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitest/id1177870786/reviews) | [4.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **97.3% of reviews** | 95.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) |

## What reviewers say

### WikiTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitest/id1177870786)

This app enables a magician to reveal a word a spectator is thinking of from a Wikipedia article on their own phone. It works with any borrowed smartphone and requires no memory or accomplices, offering a seemingly impossible feat.

**Highlights:** Spectator uses their own phone, Reveal thought-of word, Works with any smartphone, No accomplice needed, No memory work, Multi-language support, Optional Pro Tools package

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WikiTest Pro Tools Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| 100 WikiTest AI Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| WikiTest Pro Tools | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible performance
- 🔒 Highly secure
- 👍 Extremely customizable
- 👍 Consistent updates and improvements
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues with OS updates
- 🌍 Lack of support for other languages

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes on some devices
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More language support


### The Stranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489)

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Reveal chosen playing cards, Reveal thought-of words, Reveal numbers from addresses, Reveal names of loved ones, International language support, Customizable phone screen language

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 month) | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 year) | $199.99 | per year |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Lite | $49.99 | one-time |
| Book Test Revelation | $99.99 | one-time |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Lite | $149.00 | one-time |
| Playing Card revelation | $149.99 | one-time |
| Listen Revelation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |
| Stranger system | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WikiTest free?

WikiTest costs $109.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Stranger free?

The Stranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WikiTest or The Stranger?

WikiTest and The Stranger are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 382 and 86 ratings respectively.

### Do WikiTest or The Stranger have ads?

Neither WikiTest nor The Stranger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WikiTest or The Stranger?

WikiTest ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Stranger fortnightly. Most recently, WikiTest was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Stranger on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*