# Trivia vs Sporcle

Trivia and Sporcle both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Trivia's written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's. Trivia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Sporcle's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On rating, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sporcle is free to download; Trivia costs $6.99 up front. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Trivia asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trivia against 4.7 for Sporcle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 647, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Trivia's written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's.

Trivia ships an update every 5 months, Sporcle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trivia | Sporcle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-knowledge-trainer-pro/id408665134/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 647 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #52 | **#27** |
| Size | 169 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [the binary family](https://appshunter.io/developer/307768703) | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) |

## What reviewers say

### Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-knowledge-trainer-pro/id408665134)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

This quiz app challenges your intellect with over 6,000 informative questions across 10 categories. Progress through difficulty levels, improve your general knowledge, and track your performance with detailed statistics. It's designed for continuous learning and brain stimulation.

**Highlights:** Over 6,000 questions, 10 general knowledge categories, 5 difficulty levels, American, British, Australian & international modes, Review missed questions, Save game progress for multiple players

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and informative
- 🧠 Helps improve knowledge and memory
- ⏱️ Quick 10-question sessions
- 📊 Tracks personal stats and progress
- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Too US-centric, lacking international questions
- 🤔 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of explanation for wrong answers
- 🐛 Occasional incorrect answers or glitches
- 🕰️ Time limit can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Repeated questions appearing in gameplay

**Requested features**

- Option to select specific categories or difficulty levels
- Ability to play against friends or in multiplayer mode
- Provide explanations for correct answers to aid learning
- Update questions and content more frequently


### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Trivia, #49 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trivia free?

Trivia costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trivia or Sporcle?

Trivia is rated higher. Trivia averages 4.8 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while Sporcle averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Trivia or Sporcle have ads?

Sporcle shows ads; Trivia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trivia or Sporcle?

Trivia ships an update every 5 months, and Sporcle monthly. Most recently, Trivia was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sporcle on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Trivia or Sporcle?

Trivia currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Sporcle at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*