# Wiki Search vs Encyclopedia

The clearest difference is rating: Wiki Search at 4.8 against Encyclopedia's 4.0. Wiki Search also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Encyclopedia's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wiki Search holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encyclopedia has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Wiki Search ships an update every 2 weeks, Encyclopedia fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiki Search | Encyclopedia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-search/id986812321/reviews)** | [4.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encyclopedia-25000-plus-topic/id1603908136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KAZUYUKI TAJIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/876885221) | [Anas Almomany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359573791) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiki Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-search/id986812321)

Access and search the full text of Wikipedia and its sister projects. This app allows for more comprehensive keyword searches and displays multiple articles simultaneously, offering a unique experience compared to the web version.

**Highlights:** Full text search of Wikipedia, Searches sister projects (Wiktionary, Wikisource, etc.), Displays multiple articles, Bookmark articles, View search history, Random article display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Encyclopedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encyclopedia-25000-plus-topic/id1603908136)

Access a vast digital encyclopedia with over 25,000 topics and articles covering nature, cities, and more. Read content or have it read aloud, and explore over 100 high-definition images per article. Discover popular places in over 1000 cities worldwide.

**Highlights:** 25,000+ topics and articles, 10 diverse categories, Read-aloud functionality, 100+ HD images per article, Search 1000+ cities, Save wallpapers, Video content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wiki Search free?

Wiki Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Encyclopedia free?

Encyclopedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wiki Search or Encyclopedia?

Wiki Search is rated higher. Wiki Search averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Encyclopedia averages 4.0 from 66 ratings.

### Do Wiki Search or Encyclopedia have ads?

Encyclopedia shows ads; Wiki Search does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wiki Search or Encyclopedia?

Wiki Search ships an update every 2 weeks, and Encyclopedia fortnightly. Most recently, Wiki Search was updated on October 24, 2026 and Encyclopedia on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*