Comparison

Wikilator vs Pocket Wiki

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

Head to head
About

Wikilator

This app translates terms and phrases using Wikipedia, providing context for technical language. It also functions as a cross-language Wikipedia browser, supporting over 270 languages and displaying content even for systems not natively supported by iOS.

Highlights
  • Translate technical terms and phrases
  • Contextual definitions from Wikipedia
  • Cross-language Wikipedia browsing
  • Support for over 270 languages
  • Custom fonts for unsupported writing systems
  • Intuitive and clean user interface
Features
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Wikilator is a translation App that uses Wikipedia(TM) to look up and translate terms for you. It’s perfect for technical terms or phrases that dictionaries usually don’t know about. And it gives you some context to help you understand the phrase. Plus Wikilator is the perfect cross-language Wikipedia browser allowing you to read Wikipedia in over 270 languages, even several ones which are otherwise not supported on iOS. * A Simple and Easy Translator * Wikilator is so simple to use. Just enter a search term, select from a list of suggestions and if Wikipedia has a translation in your desired language, you immediately get the translation plus the description in both the original and the translated language. * Wikilator makes selecting from over 270 languages easy * Wikilator supports over 270 languages, but it also makes language selection easy. It has a quick-to-use set of frequently used languages, and it allows you to easily select from all languages by letting you choose by continent so that you don’t have to search through the whole list at once. * Wikilator brings its own fonts to really support all these languages(1) * Even for writing systems like Khmer, Burmese, Amharic or Aramaic which are not natively supported by iOS, Wikilator brings its own fonts, so you can really view these pages on your iPhone or iPad. Plus, because every interaction is bi-lingual you can enter search terms in the other language if the required keyboard is not supported or you simply don’t know how to use it. * A Slick and Intuitive User Interface * Wikilator uses your screen estate for what you need: your content instead of filling space with visual gimmicks. This gives it a clean and polished look while not distracting you from what’s essential. Just check out the screen shots. (1) Two languages, Buginese and Gothic require at least iOS 6. Note: Wikilator does support the display of Wikipedia pages in languages supported by Wikilator but not by iOS, however, it does not come with custom keyboards for these languages. WIKIPEDIA is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation.

About

Pocket Wiki

Explore Wikipedia's vast knowledge base with a beautifully designed, native iOS app. Enjoy daily discoveries, a superior reading experience with customizable themes, and smart organization with local data storage. It's a privacy-first, ad-free way to learn.

Highlights
  • Daily discoveries (On This Day, Picture of the Day)
  • Clean, distraction-free article reader
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Bookmark and save articles locally
  • Native iOS interface
  • Privacy-focused, no account required
Features
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Discover Wikipedia like never before with Pocket Wiki - the beautifully designed, native iOS app that transforms how you explore knowledge. DAILY DISCOVERIES • On This Day: Explore historical events and anniversaries • Picture of the Day: Stunning featured images from Wikimedia Commons • Most Read: See what's trending across Wikipedia • Featured Articles: Daily highlighted content curated by Wikipedia editors SUPERIOR READING EXPERIENCE • Clean, distraction-free article reader optimized for mobile • Customizable themes • Adjustable fonts, spacing, and text size for perfect readability SMART ORGANIZATION • Save articles as bookmarks with one tap • Browse your saved collection anytime • All data stored locally on your device BUILT FOR iOS • Native interface that feels right at home • Smooth animations and intuitive gestures • Respects system accessibility settings • No ads, no tracking, no distractions PRIVACY FIRST • No account required - start reading immediately • Your bookmarks and settings stay on your device • No personal data collection or analytics Whether you're a student researching for class, a professional staying informed, or simply curious about the world, Pocket Wiki provides the cleanest and most enjoyable way to explore Wikipedia's vast knowledge base. All content comes directly from Wikipedia's free, public APIs. Pocket Wiki is an independent app and is not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. Download Pocket Wiki today and rediscover the joy of learning.

Screenshots

Wikilator4 screens
Pocket Wiki3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Wiki at monthly against Wikilator's every 5 months. Wikilator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wikilator against 5.0 for Pocket Wiki. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wikilator ships an update every 5 months, Pocket Wiki monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wikilator versus Pocket Wiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikilatorPocket Wiki
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPenguinLovesMusic.comSamuel Ray

In-app purchases

None

Wikilator

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Wiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wikilator free?
Wikilator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Wiki free?
Pocket Wiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wikilator or Pocket Wiki?
Wikilator and Pocket Wiki are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Wikilator or Pocket Wiki have ads?
Neither Wikilator nor Pocket Wiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wikilator or Pocket Wiki?
Wikilator ships an update every 5 months, and Pocket Wiki monthly. Most recently, Wikilator was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pocket Wiki on October 12, 2026.

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