Encyclopedia vs Equation Encyclopedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Encyclopedia
This app offers over 1,000 read-aloud topics for ages 5-12, each with a short video. It encourages reading habits with a customizable rewards system and supports multiple child profiles within a family account. Content covers STEM, history, arts, and more.
- 1,000+ read-aloud topics
- Paired educational videos
- Customizable rewards system
- Daily streak tracking
- Multi-child family accounts
- Offline progress tracking
- Flashcard decks (beta)
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Over 1,000 topics for children ages 5-12 — every one read aloud, every one paired with a short video. An encyclopedia that reads itself to your kids. New entries added every day, across science, history, the natural world, technology, and the arts. Every article runs 300 to 500 words, written for independent readers in the middle grades — the gap between picture-book apps and Wikipedia. READ, LISTEN, OR WATCH The three-way pairing is the foundation of the app: • Older children read the article • Middle readers follow along with the narration • Younger children watch the paired video and absorb the same material At bedtime, press play. The narration becomes a bedtime story — short, educational, and read aloud so you don't have to. A REWARDS SYSTEM PARENTS ACTUALLY CONTROL A built-in token economy that replaces paper chore charts and sticker books: • You define the behaviors that count — reading time, chores, homework, instrument practice, getting dressed without being asked • You set each point value and define the rewards — thirty minutes of screen time, a new book, a trip to the park, dessert on a school night • Two modes, tuned to age: parents confirm each completion for younger children; older children log their own progress and parents approve rewards A READING HABIT THAT BUILDS • Daily reading streaks turn learning into a habit, with milestone rewards that keep kids coming back • Streak protection — one missed day doesn't erase months of progress • Points, achievements, and leaderboards give children short-term goals on the way to the big milestones BUDDIES — COLLECT AS YOU LEARN Learning earns eggs that hatch into buddies: 30 hand-drawn, animated companions to raise, evolve, and collect. Show off your three favorites on your profile. Buddies are earned entirely through learning. BUILT FOR MULTI-CHILD FAMILIES • One family account, multiple child profiles — each with their own progress, streak, leaderboard rank, and reward balance • Children can sign in on their own device — a parent on a phone, a child on a tablet, everything synced • The parent dashboard shows each child's progress, streaks, achievements, and reward balance in one place — protected by a PIN that works across every linked device WHAT'S INSIDE • Science, space and astronomy, animals and wildlife, the human body, earth and environment • History, ancient civilizations, geography, technology and computers, arts and music • Search across every article • Flashcard decks covering sight words, math facts, the solar system, and states and capitals, plus decks you create yourself SAFETY • No advertising of any kind — no ad networks, no promoted content, no licensed characters • Behavior rewards and flashcard progress work offline and sync when the device reconnects ENCYCLOPEDIA PREMIUM All animal topics are free — land and water animals, mini creatures, dinosaurs and other extinct animals, pets, and legendary monsters. Encyclopedia Premium unlocks the full library — every topic, with new entries added daily. Plans are $4.99/month or $34.99/year, each with a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. You can manage your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://initiatehub.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://initiatehub.com/privacy/
Equation Encyclopedia
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Master 3,000+ Formulas, 170+ Expert Revision Guides, and AI Study Tools Equation Encyclopedia brings GCSE, A-Level, IB, AP, university, and professional study into one app. Search 3,000+ formulas across Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Finance, Geography, Medicine, Computing, Geology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, and Quantum Computing, with offline access after login. FORMULA LIBRARY - 3,000+ formulas across GCSE, A-Level, IB, AP, and university pathways - Coverage mapped across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas, Cambridge, IB, AP, and broader UK, US, and international systems - Interactive formula preview with intuition, derivations, rearrangements, mnemonics, comparisons, and step-by-step practice problem solutions EXPERT REVISION GUIDES - 170+ Expert Revision Guides built from formulas, derivations, rearrangements, mnemonics, intuition, history, and practice - 3 free sample guides on the free plan, with the full guide library available on paid plans - Extra spreadsheet, coding, and reference study packs for broader revision workflows 50+ INTERACTIVE GAMES - Equation Zillionaire, Solve It, Unit Crunch, Symbol Rush, Formula Run, Equation Sleuth, Logic Linker, and more - XP levels, daily streaks, achievement badges, and global leaderboards AI-POWERED TOOLS - AI Equation Mentor to explain, rearrange, and solve formulas step by step - AI Image Scanner to identify equations from photos - AI Study Tool, AI guide generation, and AI-assisted calculator building - AI spreadsheet and coding explainers for practical problem solving CREATE, PROGRESS, AND SCIENTISTS - Create page supports typing, uploading handwriting, or drawing equations before sending them through Store AI - Progress includes Equation Skill Check, weak-equation analytics, subject insights, and next-best-study actions - Separate scientist experiences: collect 100 scientist cards in Scientist Collection, then explore 800+ scientists on the broader Scientists Page - Expanded discovery pages, including Timeline and Wiki coverage, for richer browsing across topics and people REFERENCE AND LIFESTYLE TOOLS - Full Periodic Table, Physical Constants, Unit Conversions, Greek Alphabet, and Math Rules - 468+ Did You Know facts and equation-linked historical context - 6 lifestyle and finance calculators: Salary Cost-of-Living Adjuster, Portfolio Growth Planner, Mortgage Cost Planner, Rent vs Buy Comparator, Emergency Fund Planner, and Budget Split Planner PERFECT FOR GCSE, A-Level, IB, AP, university, finance professionals, developers, Excel users, and independent learners UI available in English plus 17 translated languages. Deeper formula, calculator, Excel, coding, and study content is localized across 10 translated data languages. PLANS - Free: full library access, sample Expert Revision Guides, games, and reference tools - Plus: GBP 5.99/month for unlimited saves, full Expert Revision Guide access, create tools, exports, and ad-free study - Pro: GBP 9.99/month for everything in Plus plus AI Mentor, Image Scanner, AI study workflows, and advanced creation tools - Ultra: GBP 14.99/month for everything in Pro plus the highest AI priority and heavier daily AI usage Zero ads on all paid plans. Terms of Use: https://equationencyclopedia.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://equationencyclopedia.com/privacy About Us: https://equationencyclopedia.com/about Idea illustrations by Storyset
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Encyclopedia at none against Equation Encyclopedia's shown. Equation Encyclopedia's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days 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
Both are free to download. Encyclopedia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Equation Encyclopedia sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Encyclopedia ships an update every 3 weeks, Equation Encyclopedia every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Encyclopedia | Equation Encyclopedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 451 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhenyu Zhou | SAMUEL MOYOSORE O ADEYIGA |
In-app purchases
Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Encyclopedia Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Equation Encyclopedia
- Plus Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$10.991 Month
- Ultra Monthly$17.991 Month
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- Plus Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
- Ultra Yearly$149.991 Year
- 10 Energy$0.99
- 30 Energy$2.99
- 100 Energy$8.99
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