Comparison

Wikiroll vs Omnipedia

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

Head to head
About

Wikiroll

Features
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With Wikiroll you can browse and explore through trending Wikipedia articles. Wikiroll is showing you the most read article which have a title image. For further reading you can manage favorites of interesting articles. The app will show you articles in a "Trending" and a"Chronological" view. "Trending" view is showing you the most read articles and prior. The higher up the article is, the more frequently it was called up that day. Wikipedia is releasing the article trends on the next day so you can just see articles starting by yesterday. "Chronical" view is showing you articles like "Trending" but remembers your reading position so that you can start reading again where you stopped last time. Wikiroll comes in three app languages: * German * Italian * English Wikiroll is supporting at least 45 Wikipedia languages: * English * Cebuano * German * Swedish * French * Dutch * Russian * Spanish * Italian * Eqyptian arabic * Polish * Japanese * Chinese * Vietnamese * Waray-waray * Ukrainian * Arabic * Portuguese * Persian * Catalan * and many other

About

Omnipedia

Access a vast offline encyclopedia, even without internet. This app provides fast, private access to millions of articles, with monthly updates and personalized recommendations. Enjoy a clean interface, customizable appearance, and on-device AI for quick answers.

Highlights
  • Offline Wikipedia access
  • Lightning-fast search
  • On-device AI for answers
  • Bookmarks and history
  • Customizable appearance
  • Monthly incremental updates
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Omnipedia gives you all the power of Wikipedia — anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Whether you’re traveling abroad, hiking up a mountain, or in a basement bar with no Wi-Fi, Omnipedia is ready with the information you’re looking for. To make this possible, we compress millions of Wikipedia articles into a compact archive that fits comfortably on your device. A complete library requires between 1 and 12 GB (depending on the language), and to keep it up-to-date, we provide monthly incremental updates that install in minutes. Because everything is stored on device, Omnipedia is super fast, completely private, and always available. Key Features: • Read Wikipedia articles offline — stay curious, even on a plane or the subway. • Lightning-fast search and article rendering with a clean design. • Explore new topics with personalized recommendations. • Get quick answers with private, on-device AI. • Bookmarks and history to keep track of your reading activities. • Customizable appearance, including dark mode and alternate themes. • Available in 11 languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. • Minimal storage requirements: Our tailor-made compressed archives save space while maximizing speed. • Incremental monthly updates to keep the articles fresh. • No ads — read without intrusive advertising or tracking. • Private and secure: Your search and reading activity stays on your device. Free Trial and Subscription: The app includes a free trial library with 100 articles to help you explore how it works. If you like what you see, our annual subscription allows you to download complete libraries containing millions of articles. ---------------- Omnipedia is not affiliated with Wikipedia or the Wikimedia Foundation. Article content is © Wikipedia contributors and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. By downloading the Omnipedia app, you agree to: • Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • The Omnipedia Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, available in-app or on our website: https://omnipedia.recursive.ink

Screenshots

Wikiroll4 screens
Omnipedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wikiroll at none against Omnipedia's 1. Wikiroll also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Omnipedia's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Omnipedia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Wikiroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wikiroll ships an update every 12 months, Omnipedia every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Wikiroll versus Omnipedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikirollOmnipedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperChristian HandorfRecursive Ink Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Wikiroll

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Omnipedia

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Wikiroll free?
Wikiroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Omnipedia free?
Omnipedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wikiroll or Omnipedia have ads?
Neither Wikiroll nor Omnipedia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wikiroll or Omnipedia?
Wikiroll ships an update every 12 months, and Omnipedia every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wikiroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Omnipedia on October 24, 2026.

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