Random vs Noys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Random
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"This App is a unique learning app that helps you discover new knowledge through random Wiki articles. Main Features - Random Article Discovery: Find a new article with a single tap - Swipe Navigation: Browse articles with intuitive gestures - Supports 59 Languages: Access Wikipedia content from around the world - History Management: Automatically records visited articles in chronological order - Bookmarking: Save articles that interest you - Search Function: Explore specific topics - Trending Articles: Check out what's popular now Recommended For - People who love learning new things - Anyone looking for fresh discoveries - Language learners - Users who want to learn in their spare time - People who enjoy content in multiple languages Highlights - Simple and easy-to-use UI - Offline-ready history and bookmarks - Minimal ads (can be completely removed with purchase) - Designed with privacy in mind A new encounter with knowledge awaits you every day. Start your journey into the world of Wiki exploration! "
Noys
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Noys transforms Wikipedia into an infinite discovery experience. Explore recommended articles, dive into related ideas, or discover what's around you. Infinite discovery feed A stream of interesting Wikipedia articles to spark your curiosity. Explore in depth Move from one concept to another and uncover the connections between ideas. Nearby articles Discover places, historical events, and notable topics around you by enabling geolocation. Collections Save articles into collections and build your own knowledge journeys. Built for the curious Noys is designed for people who love to learn, explore, and navigate knowledge without the noise of traditional algorithms. β Content provided by Wikipedia and published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noys at none against Random's 1. Noys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Random's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random ships an update every 8 months, Noys weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random | Noys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TATSUO NAKANO | Brice Le Pouder |
In-app purchases
Random
- Ad_off$2.99
Noys
No in-app purchases









