Comparison

Wikids Discover Before Reading vs Dr Storytime

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

Head to head
About

Wikids Discover Before Reading

This app provides a talking encyclopedia for children aged 3-7, offering a safe and engaging way to explore a vast world of knowledge. It encourages curiosity, builds vocabulary, and nurtures self-confidence through interactive entries with friendly narration and visuals.

Highlights
  • Talking encyclopedia for ages 3-7
  • Independent exploration at child's pace
  • Enriches vocabulary and builds confidence
  • 192 linked entries with images, narration, text, and sounds
  • Read-along word highlighting
  • Developed with educational experts
Features
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Give your child the joy of discovering the world independently. Even before they can read. A narrated encyclopedia designed especially for pre-readers. Children ages 3-7 can independently explore hundreds of fascinating topics through friendly narration, beautiful visuals, short videos, and interconnected ideas, all before they can read. A calm, safe, child-led discovery experience that keeps curiosity at the center. Every discovery starts with curiosity. Children are born curious. Wikids gives them the freedom to follow that curiosity, discover new ideas, connect concepts, and build confidence through independent exploration. Every discovery leads to another question, every question opens another world. That's how curiosity grows. Meaningful screen time parents can feel good about, instead of simply watching, children actively explore. Every topic naturally leads to another, encouraging children to follow their curiosity, make connections, and discover the world at their own pace. Explore hundreds of fascinating topics: Dinosaurs • Animals • Space • Countries • Nature • The Human Body • Transportation • Musical Instruments • Traditional Foods • Landmarks and Monuments. ** Designed for curious pre-readers ** Ages 3–7 ** Friendly narration throughout the entire experience ** Beautiful illustrations, real photographs and short educational videos ** Independent, child-led exploration ** Interconnected topics that encourage children to connect ideas naturally ** A calm, safe environment designed especially for young children ** Curiosity-driven discovery that builds confidence and intrinsic motivation Why parents love Wikids: When children discover something on their own, they don't just learn a fact, they build confidence. They ask more questions. They become eager to keep exploring. That's the kind of screen time that stays with them long after the screen is turned off. Start with a free 7-day trial. Unlock hundreds of discoveries and let your child explore the world, one discovery at a time. No ads. No worries. No commitment. cancel anytime. View WIkids terms https://wikids.world/Terms

About

Dr Storytime

This app offers a library of over 100 educational stories for children aged 4-8, covering topics like space, nature, and culture. It features professional audio narration, interactive vocabulary, and beautiful illustrations to make learning an engaging adventure. Stories can be downloaded for offline access, making it perfect for on-the-go learning.

Highlights
  • 100+ educational stories
  • Professional audio narration
  • Interactive vocabulary dictionary
  • Colorful illustrations
  • Offline story downloads
  • Kid-friendly interface
  • Regular new story updates
Features
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Discover the world through stories! Dr Storytime brings educational adventures to life for curious young minds ages 4-8. WHAT MAKES DR STORYTIME SPECIAL Educational Stories Explore fascinating topics from space and nature to animals, vehicles, and world cultures. Each story is carefully crafted to be age-appropriate, engaging, and educational—turning learning into an adventure! Professional Audio Narration Listen to stories come alive with professional narration! Our audio player lets kids follow along with the text while listening to engaging storytelling that brings each adventure to life. Beautiful Illustrations Every story comes with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations that bring the content to life. Visual learners will love seeing concepts come alive through art! Interactive Vocabulary Tap any word to learn its meaning! Our built-in dictionary provides kid-friendly explanations, helping children expand their vocabulary naturally as they read. Perfect for All Devices Optimized for both phones and tablets, Dr Storytime works beautifully on any screen size. Take learning on the go or enjoy stories together at home. Offline Access Download your favorite stories to enjoy anywhere, anytime—perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, or bedtime without Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES • 100+ educational stories across multiple categories • Professional audio narration with play/pause controls • Interactive vocabulary dictionary with kid-friendly definitions • Beautiful, colorful illustrations for every story • Offline download for stories on the go • Kid-friendly, intuitive interface • Safe, ad-free environment • Regular new story updates STORY CATEGORIES • Space & Astronomy: Planets, stars, the solar system, and beyond • Nature & Science: Animals, plants, weather, and natural wonders • Vehicles & Transportation: Cars, trucks, planes, and more • World & Culture: Countries, holidays, and traditions • And many more exciting topics! PERFECT FOR • Curious kids who love to learn • Parents looking for educational screen time • Teachers seeking engaging reading materials • Bedtime story time • Road trips and travel • Quiet time activities LEARNING BENEFITS • Builds vocabulary through context • Improves reading comprehension • Encourages curiosity about the world • Makes learning fun and engaging • Supports independent reading practice • Fosters a love of stories and books Start your child's learning adventure today with Dr Storytime—where every story is a journey of discovery! Download now and unlock unlimited access to our growing library of educational stories. Terms of Use: [Link to Apple's Standard EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Wikids Discover Before Reading4 screens
Dr Storytime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dr Storytime at 100% against Wikids Discover Before Reading's 63%. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Wikids Discover Before Reading sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dr Storytime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wikids Discover Before Reading versus Dr Storytime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikids Discover Before ReadingDr Storytime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKidkeDoo Ltd.Nexadecimal LLC

Customer experience

Wikids Discover Before Reading

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Dr Storytime

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wikids Discover Before Reading

Subscriptions2
  • Wikids Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wikids Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Dr Storytime

Subscriptions2
  • Dr Storytime Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Dr Storytime Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dr Storytime Premium (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Wikids Discover Before Reading free?
Wikids Discover Before Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr Storytime free?
Dr Storytime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wikids Discover Before Reading or Dr Storytime have ads?
Neither Wikids Discover Before Reading nor Dr Storytime shows ads.

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