Comparison

Random vs DeepDive

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

Head to head
About

Random

Features
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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! "

About

DeepDive

Features
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Doomscroll knowledge endlessly with DeepDive โ€“ your personal gateway to infinite knowledge. Turn content from interesting articles into an addictive endless feed! DeepDive transforms how you explore knowledge by serving up random articles in an infinitely scrollable format. No more clicking through links aimlessly โ€“ just swipe, discover, and dive deep into fascinating topics. Two Endless Feeds: Custom Feed โ€“ Tailored to your interests Popular Feed โ€“ See what's trending and what the world is reading right now Key Features: Infinite scrolling through random Wikipedia articles Save your favorite discoveries for later reading Easy sharing โ€“ send interesting articles to friends instantly Clean, distraction-free reading experience Discover topics you never knew you were interested in Whether you're waiting in line, commuting, or just can't sleep, DeepDive turns idle time into learning time. Every scroll brings a new article, a new fact, a new rabbit hole to explore. From ancient history to modern science, obscure trivia to cultural phenomena โ€“ there's always something fascinating waiting. Stop aimless browsing. Start purposeful doomscrolling. Download DeepDive and transform your Wikipedia experience today. DeepDive is an independent application developed using the Wikimedia Enterprise API. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Wikimedia Foundation. All content is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Screenshots

Random4 screens
DeepDive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepDive at none against Random's 1. DeepDive also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeepDive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Random versus DeepDive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomDeepDive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB36 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANOMoritz Munch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random

One-time1
  • Ad_off$2.99
None

DeepDive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random free?
Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepDive free?
DeepDive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random or DeepDive have ads?
Random shows ads; DeepDive does not.

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