Comparison

Why?! vs Why

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

Head to head
About

Why?!

Features
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Why?! is the safe digital knowledge companion for children aged 4 to 16. With a lovingly animated animal character as their guide, your children can ask all their questions – anything that comes to mind. The app grows with your child and automatically adapts answers to their respective age. The App That Grows With Your Child From preschool to adolescence, Why?! accompanies your children on their journey of discovery. Younger ones can simply ask their questions by voice – even if they can't read yet. As soon as your child starts learning to read, text is additionally displayed. For older children from about 10 years old, the app offers a complete chat interface as a safe alternative to uncontrolled AI tools. This way, your children get exactly the support they need at their respective developmental stage. Playful Learning With the Bottles & Glasses System Children learn not only knowledge, but also conscious resource management. Each week they receive a "knowledge bottle" that they can distribute over seven days. This makes the abstract use of AI tangible and playfully teaches that resources are valuable. A lovingly animated fox accompanies every interaction and makes learning a joyful experience. Does the learning companion become a friend? No. Why?! transparently teaches children that it's an AI – a learning tool without feelings. This honesty promotes a healthy relationship with technology. Real friendships are formed with people. Perfectly Designed for Families You can create up to five child profiles and make individual settings for each child. The app shows you which topics particularly interest your children – without seeing the conversations themselves. You get valuable insights and conversation starters while your children's privacy remains protected. This relieves you from the many "Why?" questions of daily life while giving you the assurance that your children are safely interacting with AI. Security You Can Rely On Full control remains with you: You decide which of the 15 topic areas may be discussed. The adult area is PIN-protected, so only you can change the settings. This way you can be sure that your children are learning in a protected environment. Privacy is not an option for Why?!, but a standard. We minimize data storage to the essentials, use European servers, and comply with COPPA and GDPR guidelines for children’s applications. Flexible Subscriptions for Every Family Test Why?! in the first month at a heavily discounted price and then decide which subscription fits your family. The monthly or annual subscriptions are tiered by number of children – from one to five children. Why?! turns childhood curiosity into a safe learning experience – developed by parents for parents. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Why

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Understand the world through curiosity Every discovery begins with a simple question: Why? Why turns curiosity into discovery by revealing clear, engaging explanations to the questions people ask every day. Instead of long articles or complicated explanations, Why presents knowledge in short, beautifully designed discoveries that make understanding the world simple and enjoyable. Discover how things work Explore thousands of fascinating questions about: β€’ animals β€’ space β€’ the human body β€’ science β€’ nature β€’ technology β€’ everyday life Each question reveals a simple explanation that helps you understand the world more clearly. Learn through discovery Why combines structured learning with open exploration. Start with a simple question and follow curiosity as it branches into deeper ideas. One discovery leads to another, creating a natural path to understanding. Simple explanations that make sense Each discovery includes: β€’ a clear short answer β€’ an easy-to-understand explanation β€’ surprising facts that make learning memorable β€’ related questions to continue exploring Learning becomes fast, engaging, and enjoyable. Designed for curious minds Why is built for anyone who enjoys learning and exploring ideas. Whether you're curious about science, nature, technology, or everyday phenomena, Why makes discovering new knowledge effortless. Perfect for: β€’ curious adults β€’ lifelong learners β€’ students β€’ parents exploring with their children Discover something new every day The world is full of fascinating questions. Start exploring them one discovery at a time. Download Why and see the world differently. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Why?! at 3 against Why's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Why?! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Why sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Why?! versus Why: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhy?!Why
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsYesβ€”
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Sharepeace, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Why?!

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Kid / Month1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • 2 Kids / Month1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • 3 Kids / Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • 4 Kids / Month$17.991 Month
  • 5 Kids / Month1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 1 Kid / Year$59.991 Year
  • 2 Kids / Year$89.991 Year
  • 3 Kids / Year$109.991 Year
  • 4 Kids / Year$129.991 Year
  • 5 Kids / Year$149.991 Year
2 purchases

Why

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Why?! free?
Why?! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Why free?
Why is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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