Comparison

edgi vs Y'KNOW

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

Head to head
About

edgi

This app transforms mindless scrolling into a learning experience. It places short educational lessons or games in front of distracting apps, allowing users to earn rewards and build a visual map of their knowledge. Users can also play daily games and connect with friends to share their learning journey.

Highlights
  • App blocker with integrated lessons
  • Daily learning games
  • Interactive lessons on various topics
  • Gamified progress tracking with cards and maps
  • Social learning features
  • Customizable app usage intentions
Features
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edgi is a learning app that replaces doomscrolling. Put a quick Lesson in front of TikTok, Instagram or any app, play new games every day, and earn a card for every idea you learn. Your cards build a Map of everything you know. Your attention isn't broken. Your feed is. edgi keeps the habit of scrolling and gives you something to show for it. FOCUS: AN APP BLOCKER THAT TEACHES YOU SOMETHING • Put TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn or any app behind a quick Lesson • Set an intention for each app, like 5 opens a day for 5 minutes each. You decide while you're calm, not while you're reaching for your phone • Go past it and the next open costs coins, so every extra scroll is a choice • It doesn't just block you. It sends your attention somewhere better • Free, no subscription. Extra opens use coins you earn by learning LEARN ANYTHING IN 2 MINUTES • Build your general knowledge with interactive Lessons on psychology, history, science, philosophy, money and more • Ask Nova anything and get a Lesson made for you • Explainers to listen to on a walk PLAY NEW GAMES EVERY DAY • A daily word game and a daily timeline of history, the same board for everyone • Games played with the cards you own: build words from their roots, find ideas from different fields that work the same way, answer big questions with what you know • Every right answer earns XP toward that card LEARN WITH FRIENDS • See what your friends are learning, right on your Map • Send a friend a Lesson and get a high five back • Tip or gift coins with a note, and see who looked at your Map COLLECT WHAT YOU LEARN • Earn a card for every idea you learn, then make it Foil and Gold • Complete Sets and earn rewards • Keep your streak safe as it changes with the seasons • Watch every card join a Map of everything you know, connected idea to idea Learn something interesting. Follow the rabbit hole. Close some tabs. edgi is free to start, Focus included. edgi Pro adds the Pro games and past daily boards, higher creation limits, offline Lessons, everyone who looked at your Map, and more. Support: support@edgi.tv Terms of Use: https://edgi.tv/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://edgi.tv/privacy-policy

About

Y'KNOW

Go beyond language learning to understand cultural nuances. This app immerses you in real-life scenarios to build practical communication skills and navigate everyday life in different cultures. Personalize your learning journey based on your goals and interests.

Highlights
  • Interactive role-play scenarios
  • Cultural etiquette and customs
  • Practical language in context
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Reinforcement games and challenges
Features
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Learn the culture, not just the language! Knowing the words is only part of understanding a culture. This app helps you build real-world cultural fluency, so you can better understand how to better communicate, behave, connect, and navigate everyday life in cultures around the world. Whether you're preparing for a trip, doing business abroad, connecting with family and friends, or simply curious about another culture, your experience is personalized around what matters to you. LEARN THROUGH REAL SITUATIONS Don't just memorize words. Step into realistic situations and learn by experiencing them. Practice what to say, how to respond, and what cultural cues to look for through interactive role-play scenarios inspired by situations you may actually encounter. Everything from meeting someone for the first time to ordering at a restaurant or navigating a business meeting. UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE BEHIND THE WORDS Language makes more sense when you understand the culture around it. Learn the customs, behaviors, etiquette, social norms, traditions, slang, food, entertainment, and everyday knowledge that help you better understand the people and places around you. LEARN WHAT MATTERS TO YOU Your cultural journey should be personal. Tell us why you're learning, what you're interested in, and how culturally fluent you want to become. Your learning experience adapts around your goals, whether you just want to get by, feel comfortable navigating everyday situations, or develop a deeper understanding of the culture. BUILD PRACTICAL LANGUAGE SKILLS Learn useful words and phrases in context instead of memorizing endless vocabulary lists. Discover what people actually say, when to say it, and the cultural context that can completely change how something is understood. TEST WHAT YOU KNOW Interactive games, challenges, and activities help reinforce what you've learned and make cultural knowledge easier to remember. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DI0EZ5xQeGfX2GipgBQujzXs_A8kWjw1MoT9Ne0AJRQ/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

edgi4 screens
Y'KNOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: edgi at 47 against Y'KNOW's 2. edgi also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. edgi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Y'KNOW sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for edgi against 5.0 for Y'KNOW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: edgi has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

edgi ships an update every 3 days, Y'KNOW every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
edgi versus Y'KNOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteredgiY'KNOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJoshua ShapiroVisibility Media

Customer experience

edgi

All ratings47 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Y'KNOW

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

edgi

Subscriptions10
  • edgi Pro Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • edgi Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • edgi Pro Annual$39.991 Year
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  • edgi Pro Annual$44.991 Year
  • edgi Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • edgi Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • edgi Pro Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • edgi Pro Annual$83.991 Year
  • edgi Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • edgi Pro Annual$107.991 Year
3 purchases

Y'KNOW

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access Monthly $4.993 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Full Access Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Full Access Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is edgi free?
edgi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y'KNOW free?
Y'KNOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, edgi or Y'KNOW?
Y'KNOW is rated higher. edgi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Y'KNOW averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do edgi or Y'KNOW have ads?
Neither edgi nor Y'KNOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, edgi or Y'KNOW?
edgi ships an update every 3 days, and Y'KNOW every 6 days. Most recently, edgi was updated on November 5, 2026 and Y'KNOW on November 5, 2026.

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