Comparison

Factopus vs MindKnow

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

Head to head
About

Factopus

Features
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Learn something new in the time a coffee takes to cool. Factopus is short lessons with quick quizzes, plus a feed of facts you swipe like stories. No lectures, no homework, and the teacher is an octopus. Pick a topic, any topic: history, psychology, finance, astronomy, communication, critical thinking. Also dog training. Yes, seriously. The catalog runs 250+ courses and 1,400+ lessons, each one short enough to finish between two subway stops. WHY IT STICKS Every lesson ends with a quiz, so what you read stays read. Right answers earn stars, streaks track your pace, and a daily goal keeps those five minutes from quietly becoming zero. FOR THE SPARE MINUTE Some minutes are too short even for a short lesson. That's what the facts feed is for: 700+ standalone facts to swipe through. Battles that changed everything, what your brain does with unfinished tasks, what the Wild West looked like minus the movie gloss. A few will get retold at dinner. 29 TOPICS, ONE OCTOPUS History, Psychology, Finance, Career, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Physics, Astronomy, Geography, Art, Literature, Philosophy, Economics, Nutrition & Health, English, Parenting, Dog Training and more. START IN THREE TAPS 1. Choose your topics. 2. Set a daily goal. 3. Do the first lesson right there. Five minutes, done. Facto, the octopus in charge, has eight arms and strong opinions about wasted minutes. He keeps your streak honest. FACTOPUS PRO A Factopus Pro subscription opens every course, lesson and fact in the library. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Questions, ideas, complaints about octopus puns: support@factopus.app Terms of Service: https://factopus.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://factopus.app/privacy.html

About

MindKnow

This app offers a curated video discovery experience focused on learning and reflection. Explore content across three distinct worlds, capture your insights, and build a personal knowledge network. Move beyond mindless scrolling to gain deeper understanding and inspiration.

Highlights
  • Curated video content exploration
  • Three distinct learning worlds
  • Capture personal insights and thoughts
  • Build a personal knowledge network
  • Intentional content discovery
  • Reflection and knowledge building
Features
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MindKnow - Take Back Your Attention, One Moment at a Time. Every day, we are surrounded by an overwhelming amount of information. We watch countless videos and discover new things, yet rarely take the time to pause and reflect on what they truly mean. MindKnow offers a different way to explore content. Here, you can follow your curiosity, choose your own path of discovery, find meaningful content, and capture your personal insights. Every video becomes an opportunity to gain knowledge and inspiration. Explore Three Worlds 1. Understand the World From nature and science to everyday phenomena, uncover the patterns behind the things around us and discover new perspectives on the world. 2. Create the World Explore creativity, design, and the process of making things. Find inspiration in the ideas of others and discover new possibilities for expression and creation. 3. Feel the World Explore life, art, and emotions. Find connections through different stories and experiences, and appreciate the richness and beauty of the world. Let Your Knowledge Grow More than just watching, MindKnow is about understanding, reflecting, and building knowledge. 1. Intentional Exploration: Discover content and choose your own direction based on your interests and curiosity. 2. Capture Your Thoughts: Record the ideas, feelings, and insights that emerge as you watch and explore. 3. Knowledge Tree: Save meaningful discoveries, connect different ideas, and gradually build your own personal knowledge network. 4. Echoes: Preserve moments worth remembering and give your thoughts greater clarity through reflection and expression. 5. Time to Pause: Move beyond endless scrolling and make more room for thoughtful reflection and everyday life. Less Mindless Scrolling, More Meaningful Discovery. We believe that the true value of exploration is not measured by how much content you consume, but by how much understanding you gain and how many meaningful thoughts you take away. Start with curiosity and discover more possibilities in the world. MindKnow - Let Every Discovery Be a New Beginning. The World Is Deeper Than the Next Video.

Screenshots

Factopus4 screens
MindKnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindKnow at none against Factopus's 3. MindKnow also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Factopus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. MindKnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Factopus ships an update every 5 weeks, MindKnow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Factopus versus MindKnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFactopusMindKnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVVDev晨 朱

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Factopus

Subscriptions3
  • Factopus Pro$14.991 Month
  • Factopus Pro$49.991 Year
  • Factopus Pro$69.991 Year
None

MindKnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Factopus free?
Factopus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindKnow free?
MindKnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Factopus or MindKnow have ads?
Neither Factopus nor MindKnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Factopus or MindKnow?
Factopus ships an update every 5 weeks, and MindKnow every 8 days. Most recently, Factopus was updated on October 31, 2026 and MindKnow on November 10, 2026.

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