Comparison

Animapedia vs NewsEN

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

Head to head
About

Animapedia

Explore the world of prehistoric animals with this digital encyclopedia. Discover detailed information, illustrations, and scientific data about dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals, and other extinct creatures. Learn about their lives, diets, and extinction.

Highlights
  • Encyclopedia of prehistoric animals
  • Information on dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals
  • Scientific data and curiosities
  • Educational prefaces on evolution and taxonomy
  • Interactive book design
  • Constantly expanding content
Features
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Animapedia – Encyclopedia of prehistoric animals Explore the amazing world of animals that inhabited the Earth millions of years before us. Animapedia is a fascinating digital encyclopedia that brings together illustrated and carefully written information about dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals and other extinct creatures that marked the history of life. From the imposing Tyrannosaurus rex to the gigantic Mammuthus and the mysterious Thalassocnus, Animapedia takes you on a journey through time to discover how they lived, what they ate, where their fossils were found and how these incredible species became extinct. Characteristics: - More than 80 pages of dinosaurs ordered alphabetically. - New section of prehistoric mammals, from the Smilodon to the Indricotherium. - Educational prefaces that explain geological eras, evolution, taxonomy and connections with current animals. - Scientific data, curiosities and historical context of each species. - Designed as an interactive book: ideal for all ages, from young explorers to university students. - Constantly expanding content with new creatures and categories in future updates. Did you know that today's birds are live dinosaurs? Or that there were sea sloths and elephants with shovel-shaped jaws? Animapedia is not just an app: it is a window to the past, made to learn, marvel and share. Download it today and start your expedition through the most amazing natural history on the planet.

About

NewsEN

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Understand English news with more than 2,000 phrases across politics, business, healthcare, technology, climate, society, international affairs, and other major topics. Each flashcard includes: • Native audio • News context and background • Vocabulary and nuance notes • Natural response examples • Translation in your selected language Attach screenshots from news articles to your cards and connect new vocabulary with real reporting. Practice with quizzes, pronunciation recording, and spaced repetition. Available languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Latin American Spanish. Ideal for intermediate and advanced learners, English news readers, and learners preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, or advanced English exams. Privacy Policy: https://www.tomocreateinc.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Animapedia4 screens
NewsEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NewsEN at none against Animapedia's shown. Animapedia's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Animapedia sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NewsEN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animapedia ships an update weekly, NewsEN monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Animapedia versus NewsEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimapediaNewsEN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB596 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetirameTomocreate, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Animapedia

One-time4
  • Ad-Free package$2.99
  • Paquete premium$3.99
  • Premium package$9.99
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  • Animapedia sin anuncios$14.99
1 purchases

NewsEN

One-time1
  • NewsEN – Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Animapedia free?
Animapedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NewsEN free?
NewsEN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Animapedia or NewsEN have ads?
Animapedia shows ads; NewsEN does not.
Which is updated more often, Animapedia or NewsEN?
Animapedia ships an update weekly, and NewsEN monthly. Most recently, Animapedia was updated on October 11, 2026 and NewsEN on October 25, 2026.

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