Comparison

Askie vs PDFWise

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

Head to head
About

Askie

This AI companion for children uses voice interaction to answer questions, tell stories, and generate art. It adapts to different age groups and prioritizes safety with COPPA compliance and content filtering. Parents can monitor activity through a family dashboard.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated conversations
  • AI-powered art creation
  • Age-adaptive responses
  • COPPA compliant safety features
  • Parental controls and dashboard
  • Homework assistance
Features
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AWARD-WINNING AI FOR KIDS - The safe ChatGPT alternative built for children. Askie lets kids ask questions using just their voice - a curiosity-driven AI companion for homework help, storytelling, and creative art generation. kidSAFE AI DEVELOPER Seal · 2026 NAPPA Award Winner · 5-Star Certified by Educational App Store "One of the strongest child-centred AI companions available. The interface is extremely intuitive with notably faster response times than competing apps. Safety features impressed us, including COPPA compliance, real-time content filtering, and no ads or data selling." - Educational App Store Read the full review: educationalappstore.com/app/askie --- Your child has endless questions. Now they have a safe AI friend who loves answering them - like Siri or Alexa, but designed specifically for kids. Askie lets kids chat naturally using just their voice - no typing, no spelling required. They can ask about dinosaurs, create magical artwork, get help with homework, or explore bedtime stories. Every response is age-appropriate, educational, and designed to spark curiosity. Powered by Gemini from Google for natural conversations and advanced AI for instant image creation - all wrapped in multiple safety layers. VOICE CONVERSATIONS - NO TYPING NEEDED Kids simply talk, and Askie listens. Conversations feel natural - like chatting with a patient friend who never tires of questions. Perfect for: - Car rides and travel - hands-free learning - Bedtime curiosity - stories and gentle Q&A - Homework help - concepts explained in kid-friendly language - The endless "but why?" moments - Kids still learning to read and spell Askie builds vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence through every conversation. AI ART CREATION - IMAGINATION UNLIMITED "Draw me a dragon riding a skateboard on the moon." Done. Kids describe anything they imagine, and our AI brings it to life in seconds. No drawing skills needed - just words and creativity. Every image is filtered for child-appropriate content. GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD - AGES 4 TO 15 Askie adapts responses based on age. A 4-year-old asking about space gets wonder and simple words. A 12-year-old gets deeper science. Same curiosity, appropriate depth. SAFETY PARENTS TRUST Askie is a member in the kidSAFE Seal Program. To learn more, go to www.kidsafe.com. Unlike AI chatbots built for adults, Askie is purpose-built for children: - COPPA compliant - meets strict child privacy regulations - Real-time content filtering - inappropriate topics blocked - Age-appropriate responses only - no scary or adult content - No advertisements, ever - No data sold to third parties PARENTAL CONTROLS - Family Dashboard - view conversation transcripts and created artwork - PIN Protection - secure settings behind a parent-only PIN - Full Transparency - every chat logged, review anytime - Works Everywhere - iPhone, iPad, and Mac WHAT PARENTS SAY "My 9 and 6 year old are obsessed. The voice chat is so natural they treat it like talking to a friend." "Finally, screen time I feel good about! My daughter's vocabulary has become so much more sophisticated." "Perfect for my 4-year-old who can't type yet. He is building confidence just by talking." WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE ASKIE - 5-Star certified by Educational App Store - True voice AI - real conversations, not text-to-speech - Instant art creation from imagination - Multiple safety layers built for kids - Full transparency for parents - No typing required - works for pre-readers - Grows from age 4 to 15 - No ads, privacy protected TRY FREE - Weekly voice conversations included - Test AI art creation - Full access to parental controls Join thousands of families already using Askie. Download now and watch curiosity transform into confidence. Questions? askie@kidsai.app Privacy Policy: https://kidsai.app/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDFWise

Features
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PDFWise – AskPDF transforms how you interact with PDF documents using AI. Upload any PDF and chat with it naturally. Ask questions, get precise answers, generate summaries, and uncover key insights instantly, no manual searching required. Powered by advanced document understanding, PDFWise reads your files so you don’t have to. Key Features • Chat with PDFs using natural language • Instant answers based on document content • Smart summaries for long files • Extract important points in seconds • Clean, fast, and intuitive experience Built for: • Students and researchers • Business professionals and teams • Anyone tired of scrolling through PDFs Your documents. Your questions. Instant answers. Experience a smarter way to read with PDFWise – AskPDF. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://moni1994.github.io/ask-pdf-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Askie4 screens
PDFWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDFWise at none against Askie's shown. Askie's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Askie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and PDFWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Askie ships an update daily, PDFWise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Askie versus PDFWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskiePDFWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (494 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings494 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaar BnodizAbdul Basit

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Askie

Subscriptions4
  • Askie Premium Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Max monthly Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Askie Premium Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
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  • Max yearly Subscription$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Boost$49.99
  • Big Boost$99.99
2 purchases

PDFWise

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$12.991 Month
  • Pro$145.991 Year

Questions

Is Askie free?
Askie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFWise free?
PDFWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Askie or PDFWise have ads?
Askie shows ads; PDFWise does not.
Which is updated more often, Askie or PDFWise?
Askie ships an update daily, and PDFWise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Askie was updated on November 8, 2026 and PDFWise on November 5, 2026.

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