Comparison

Wiktionary Reader vs Encyclopedia by Farlex

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

Head to head
About

Wiktionary Reader

Access a comprehensive, multilingual free dictionary. Search for keywords with full-text search and browse results. Explore random entries or manage your saved pages.

Highlights
  • Full-text search
  • Multilingual dictionary access
  • Browse random entries
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Language selection
Features
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Wiktionary is a simple dictionary viewer for searching Wiktionary across multiple languages. Enter a word, choose a language, and view matching Wiktionary results in a clean list. Open the detail page to read the original article, then bookmark useful pages for later. Your selected language and search term are saved, so the app can start from where you left off. You can also search bookmarks and history to quickly return to words and pages you viewed before. Main features: • Multilingual Wiktionary search • Language switching • Saved search term and language • Search on app launch • Random page browsing • Bookmarks • Searchable bookmarks and history • iPhone and iPad support Useful for language learning, translation checks, reading support, and exploring vocabulary across languages.

About

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Access over 330,000 articles, 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images from trusted sources. This app provides in-depth information on a vast range of topics, perfect for students, professionals, or the curious.

Highlights
  • 330,000+ encyclopedia articles
  • 24,000+ images
  • 77,000+ audio pronunciations
  • Unlimited bookmarks
  • Native voice search
  • Advanced search options
  • Adjustable font size
Features
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Encyclopedia by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 330,000 articles, over 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images, all from the most trusted sources, including McGraw-Hill, Harper-Collins, Cambridge University Press, and more—all in one app! Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious about the world, this free encyclopedia app can help you find clear, in-depth articles on vast amount of topics right on your iPhone or iPad. Search multiple authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries for entries on: Science History Animals, plants, and the natural world Biographies of prominent figures Countries Technology Art Business Music Culture Food + much more… FEATURES: * Search 330,000+ encyclopedia articles on any topic you can think of, all from top sources you won't find anywhere else. * Learn by seeing: 24,000+ images, including vivid photos, diagrams, and illustrations. * Save unlimited bookmarks to quickly access your favorite articles. * Use native voice search to look up a word just by saying it. (With supported devices) * See search suggestions as you type and always find what you're looking for. * View your recent searches. * Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard." * Adjust font size. * Listen to 70,000+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers. * Share your favorite articles via social networks, email, and text. (With supported devices) User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: Encyclopedia by Farlex is the perfect free app for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the world. This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and immediately access all content — no subscriptions required! How do we do it? TheFreeDictionary.com - Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store.

Screenshots

Wiktionary Reader4 screens
Encyclopedia by Farlex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Encyclopedia by Farlex at 4.6 against Wiktionary Reader's 3.9. Encyclopedia by Farlex also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 54%) and ratings volume (401 vs 61). Wiktionary Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Encyclopedia by Farlex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wiktionary Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encyclopedia by Farlex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encyclopedia by Farlex has 401 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Wiktionary Reader's written reviews are positive against 87% of Encyclopedia by Farlex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wiktionary Reader ships an update monthly, Encyclopedia by Farlex every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wiktionary Reader versus Encyclopedia by Farlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiktionary ReaderEncyclopedia by Farlex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (61 ratings)4.6 (401 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61401 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKAZUYUKI TAJIMAFarlex, Inc.

Customer experience

Wiktionary Reader

All ratings61 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative35.8%

Encyclopedia by Farlex

All ratings401 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.9%

Bugs and requests

Wiktionary Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App displays 'No internet available' error despite active connection
  • VoiceOver accessibility not functioning properly
  • Search results not loading within app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Browse by topics or categories
  • Table of contents for related subjects
  • Delete search history option
  • Retractable menu bar for smaller screens
  • Flip through pages functionality
Show 1 more
  • More comprehensive article coverage

In-app purchases

None

Wiktionary Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Encyclopedia by Farlex

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Wiktionary Reader free?
Wiktionary Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encyclopedia by Farlex free?
Encyclopedia by Farlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wiktionary Reader or Encyclopedia by Farlex?
Encyclopedia by Farlex is rated higher. Wiktionary Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Encyclopedia by Farlex averages 4.6 from 401 ratings.
Do Wiktionary Reader or Encyclopedia by Farlex have ads?
Encyclopedia by Farlex shows ads; Wiktionary Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Wiktionary Reader or Encyclopedia by Farlex?
Wiktionary Reader ships an update monthly, and Encyclopedia by Farlex every 17 months. Most recently, Wiktionary Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Encyclopedia by Farlex on September 23, 2026.

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