Comparison

WikTok vs WhatsFirst

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

Head to head
About

WikTok

Discover Wikipedia articles through an engaging swipeable feed. Explore history, people, and places with summaries, full articles, and images. Save content for offline reading and enjoy a distraction-free experience in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Swipeable article feed
  • Quick summaries and full articles
  • Offline reading
  • Related article exploration
  • Distraction-free typography
  • Multi-language support
  • In-app search
Features
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WikTok turns Wiki into a feed you'll actually enjoy. Open the app and start swiping! Every card is a fresh article from Wikipedia: landmark events "on this day" in history, remarkable people, far-away places, and the unexpected connections between them. SWIPE. READ. REPEAT. • Swipe through one discovery after another, picked for curiosity • Start with a quick summary: swipe right for the full article, left for the images • Explore related articles and see how deep your rabbit hole goes • Save anything: full articles stay readable offline • Search all of Wikipedia when you know what you're looking for MADE FOR READERS • Clean, distraction-free typography: articles rendered as beautiful prose • Images with sources and credits, built in • Every link opens right inside the app • Dark by design, easy on the eyes YOUR LANGUAGES • Interface in 17 languages • Read Wikipedia in hundreds of languages: chosen independently FREE, AND YOURS • No account, no sign-up: your library stays on your device • Optional one-time upgrade removes ads. No subscription, ever. WikTok uses content from Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wikimedia Foundation. Start your first rabbit hole today.

About

WhatsFirst

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** This app is no longer being developed. Please download my new app “WhatsFirst?” – it now also supports your iPhone and iPad in addition to Apple Watch. ** WhatsFirst – The Ultimate Knowledge Quiz for Your Apple Watch Test your knowledge with “WhatsFirst,” the exciting quiz game designed exclusively for your Apple Watch! Answer questions by arranging historical events in the correct order. Perfect for quick breaks or expanding your general knowledge – anytime, anywhere. Features: ● Quick Gameplay: Perfect for on-the-go! Play short rounds and challenge yourself. ● Multiple Difficulty Levels: Choose between moderate, hard, and ultra to test how well you know history. ● Clear Design: The intuitive interface makes playing on the Apple Watch especially enjoyable. ● Engaging Questions: Take on challenges and sort events from various fields, including history, science, and culture. ● Suitable for All Ages: Whether you’re just starting or a true quiz expert, there’s something for everyone. ● Privacy-Friendly: No data is collected. The app works entirely offline. ● No Ads, No Subscriptions: Buy once, play forever – and enjoy it with your entire family through Family Sharing. I’m continuously working on improving “WhatsFirst” to bring you even more fun in the future. My goal is to regularly add new questions and expand the quiz step by step. Got questions, suggestions, or feedback? Feel free to send me an email. Challenge yourself and enhance your general knowledge with “WhatsFirst.” Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

WikTok4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WikTok at Free against WhatsFirst's $0.99. WhatsFirst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

WikTok is free to download; WhatsFirst costs $0.99 up front. WikTok sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WhatsFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WikTok ships an update every 4 months, WhatsFirst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WikTok versus WhatsFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikTokWhatsFirst
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSebastian LindnerMARKUS SEBASTIAN GUTMANN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WikTok

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$3.99
None

WhatsFirst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WikTok free?
WikTok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatsFirst free?
WhatsFirst costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WikTok or WhatsFirst have ads?
WikTok shows ads; WhatsFirst does not.
Which is updated more often, WikTok or WhatsFirst?
WikTok ships an update every 4 months, and WhatsFirst every 3 weeks. Most recently, WikTok was updated on November 4, 2026 and WhatsFirst on October 28, 2026.

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