# Wiki Plus vs Encyclopedia

The clearest difference is rating: Encyclopedia at 4.0 against Wiki Plus's 2.3. Encyclopedia also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). Wiki Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Encyclopedia holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encyclopedia has 66 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Wiki Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Encyclopedia's.

Wiki Plus ships an update every 9 months, Encyclopedia fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiki Plus | Encyclopedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-plus-new-reading-tool/id670522549/reviews) | **[4.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encyclopedia-25000-plus-topic/id1603908136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LODESTAR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/400391599) | [Anas Almomany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359573791) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiki Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-plus-new-reading-tool/id670522549)

Access a comprehensive collection of knowledge, including encyclopedic articles, dictionaries, eBooks, news, and travel guides. Enjoy a clean interface with fullscreen display, multitouch controls, and intuitive navigation for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Encyclopedia, Dictionary, eBooks, News, Atlas, Fullscreen display, Multitouch controls, Clean navigation, Pinch to zoom

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Encyclopedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encyclopedia-25000-plus-topic/id1603908136)

Access a vast digital encyclopedia with over 25,000 topics and articles covering nature, cities, and more. Read content or have it read aloud, and explore over 100 high-definition images per article. Discover popular places in over 1000 cities worldwide.

**Highlights:** 25,000+ topics and articles, 10 diverse categories, Read-aloud functionality, 100+ HD images per article, Search 1000+ cities, Save wallpapers, Video content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wiki Plus free?

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

### Is Encyclopedia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wiki Plus or Encyclopedia?

Encyclopedia is rated higher. Wiki Plus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Encyclopedia averages 4.0 from 66 ratings.

### Do Wiki Plus or Encyclopedia have ads?

Encyclopedia shows ads; Wiki Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wiki Plus or Encyclopedia?

Wiki Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Encyclopedia fortnightly. Most recently, Wiki Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Encyclopedia on September 22, 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.*