Comparison

Information Superhighway vs Wisda

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

Head to head
About

Information Superhighway

Access an endless stream of Wikipedia articles with a simple scroll. Long-press on any article to unlock advanced discovery and sharing options. Explore information on any topic imaginable.

Highlights
  • Endless article stream
  • Long-press for discovery
  • Sharing features
  • Access Wikipedia content
Features
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Scroll down to access new, neverending articles. Long press on the articles to access the additional discovery and sharing features.Scroll down to access new, neverending articles. Long press on the articles to access the additional discovery and sharing features.

About

Wisda

Explore a vast universe of information with this Wikipedia reader. Enjoy a beautifully designed interface, discover trending topics, and find articles related to your surroundings. Sync your favorite content across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Beautiful reading interface
  • Trending articles grid
  • Discover nearby places of interest
  • Sync articles across iCloud devices
  • Search articles in any language
Features
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Introducing Wisda: Your Gateway to Enlightening Knowledge! Unlock the boundless world of knowledge with Wisda, the ultimate Wikipedia reader designed for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted reading interface, where every word comes to life through custom typography and captivating full-screen images. With Wisda, discover a seamless way to explore the vast expanse of information at your fingertips. Stay ahead of the curve with our unique grid of trending articles, showcasing the most read topics of the day. From breaking news to viral trends, Wisda ensures you're always in the know. Experience the thrill of uncovering hidden gems with our exclusive 'Around Me' view, which allows you to effortlessly discover fascinating articles related to nearby places of interest. Expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world around you. Never miss a beat as you track your favorite articles and seamlessly sync them across all your iCloud devices. Access your personalized library anytime, anywhere, and continue your exploration without missing a beat. With Wisda, language is no barrier. Effortlessly search for any article, in any language, and delve into a world of information and insights. Whether you're a curious individual, a passionate researcher, or simply seeking to expand your knowledge, Wisda is your trusted companion. Embark on a journey of enlightenment with Wisda - the Wikipedia reader that revolutionizes the way you consume knowledge. Download now and unlock the power of wisdom at your fingertips. Wisda requires a subscription and may offer a free trial. If you chose to subscribe, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Content is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License unless otherwise noted. Wikipedia is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wisda.app/privacy

Screenshots

Information Superhighway4 screens
Wisda4 screens

Verdict

The call

Information Superhighway and Wisda both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Information Superhighway's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wisda's. Information Superhighway also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (58 vs 2). Wisda's advantage is device support (6 vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating and ads 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. Wisda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Information Superhighway asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Information Superhighway against 5.0 for Wisda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Information Superhighway has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Information Superhighway's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wisda's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Information Superhighway versus Wisda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInformation SuperhighwayWisda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperComputer Techniques LLCHemism LLC

Customer experience

Information Superhighway

All ratings58 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Wisda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Information Superhighway

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wisda

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Full access$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Information Superhighway free?
Information Superhighway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wisda free?
Wisda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Information Superhighway or Wisda?
Wisda is rated higher. Information Superhighway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Wisda averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Information Superhighway or Wisda have ads?
Neither Information Superhighway nor Wisda shows ads.

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