SwipePedia vs WikiUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwipePedia
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Swipe & Discover the World’s Knowledge! Explore random Wikipedia articles with a simple swipe! Whether you're looking for fun facts or deep insights, each swipe brings a new, unexpected topic. Plus, test your knowledge with engaging quizzes based on the articles you read!
WikiUp
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A New Fast and Fun Way to Discover Knowledge with WikiUp, the Essential App for Curious Minds WikiUp delivers Wikipedia’s vast knowledge right to your fingertips with a clean and modern interface, making learning quick, visual, and enjoyable. Say goodbye to long encyclopedia entries and discover fascinating facts simply by swiping! Just like Instagram Reels or TikTok, each swipe in WikiUp presents you with a new topic, a surprising fact, or a fascinating historical event. With its visually enhanced and fluid design, exploring knowledge has never been this engaging. Key Features • Swipe Feed (Knowledge Flow): A new piece of content awaits with every swipe. Save what interests you, share it with friends, or dive deeper into the full article. • Explore Screen: Access Wikipedia’s featured content with a single tap: ‣ On This Day ‣ Most Read ‣ Featured Article & Picture ‣ Trending News ‣ Birthdays & Anniversaries • Smart Search: Find topics instantly with lightning-fast search and explore content that matches your interests. • Personal Profile & Settings: ‣ Revisit saved articles anytime ‣ Choose between light, dark, or system theme ‣ Change the app language to personalize your experience How It Works • Discover new facts by simply swiping • Stay updated with Wikipedia’s daily featured content • Save and share your favorite articles • Customize your theme and language preferences Subscription Options and Pricing Enjoy more features and customization with WikiUp Premium: • Monthly: $1.49 (USD) • Annual: $9.99 (USD) Prices may vary based on your country and App Store region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Renewal and Cancellation Policy Subscriptions renew automatically. To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://wikiup.serkanasli.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://wikiup.serkanasli.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: WikiUp at 3 against SwipePedia's 1. WikiUp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SwipePedia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and WikiUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SwipePedia ships an update every 11 days, WikiUp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwipePedia | WikiUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FIRAT OREN | Sercan ASLI |
In-app purchases
SwipePedia
- SwipePedia Premium (Yearly)$4.991 Year
WikiUp
- WikiUp PRO – Monthly$1.491 Month
- WikiUp PRO – Annual$9.991 Year
