# wikiHow vs Kiwix

The clearest difference is chart position: Kiwix at #162 against wikiHow's unranked. wikiHow's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for wikiHow against 4.2 for Kiwix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 414 and 427 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of wikiHow's written reviews are positive against 70% of Kiwix's.

wikiHow ships an update every 3 months, Kiwix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wikiHow | Kiwix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikihow/id309209200/reviews) | **[4.2 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwix/id997079563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 414 | **427** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 33 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wikiHow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309209203) | [Wikimedia CH](https://appshunter.io/developer/997079562) |

## What reviewers say

### wikiHow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikihow/id309209200)

Access over 150,000 step-by-step guides on virtually any topic. Learn new skills through articles, photos, illustrations, and videos. Includes a Survival Kit for offline emergency preparedness.

**Highlights:** 150,000+ how-to articles, Step-by-step instructions, Photos and illustrations, Helpful videos, Offline access, Survival Kit emergency guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful
- 🔒 Useful
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search issues
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🌐 Only in English

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar disappearing
- Bookmarks not saving
- Crashes on certain articles

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Bookmark management
- Categories/browsing
- Multilingual support
- Account creation


### Kiwix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwix/id997079563)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of educational content offline. Download encyclopedias, wikis, and more to browse anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. Save data and access reliable information even in remote areas.

**Highlights:** Offline content access, Advanced compression technology, Vast educational content library, Data saving, No internet required, Non-profit and ad-free

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline access to vast knowledge
- 👍 Comprehensive content coverage
- 🎉 Excellent resource for travelers
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Subpar search functionality
- 🌃 Lack of dark mode
- 🎥 Video playback problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching
- Downloads getting stuck or disappearing
- Formatting issues with some content

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to update/refresh downloaded content
- Improved video support
- Better search and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wikiHow free?

wikiHow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kiwix free?

Kiwix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, wikiHow or Kiwix?

Kiwix is rated higher. wikiHow averages 4.1 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while Kiwix averages 4.2 from 427 ratings.

### Do wikiHow or Kiwix have ads?

Neither wikiHow nor Kiwix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, wikiHow or Kiwix?

wikiHow ships an update every 3 months, and Kiwix every 2 months. Most recently, wikiHow was updated on September 22, 2026 and Kiwix on September 23, 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.*