Wiki Search vs Kiwix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wiki Search
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.
- Full text search of Wikipedia
- Searches sister projects (Wiktionary, Wikisource, etc.)
- Displays multiple articles
- Bookmark articles
- View search history
- Random article display
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WikiSearch makes it easy to search and browse Wikipedia and other Wikimedia services. Choose a service and language to quickly access knowledge from around the world. Save interesting pages as bookmarks and easily return to previously viewed pages through your browsing history. Key features: • Search Wikipedia and other Wikimedia services • Search articles in a wide range of languages • Browse concise search-result summaries • Read pages in the built-in browser • Translate and share the page you are viewing • Open pages in an external browser • Manage bookmarks and browsing history • Reorder, back up, and restore bookmarks • Discover new pages with random search • Customize search-result, bookmark, and history limits • Dark Mode support From everyday research to unexpected discoveries, WikiSearch brings the vast world of Wikimedia knowledge closer to you.
Kiwix
Access a vast library of educational content offline. Download encyclopedias, wikis, and more to browse anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. Save data and access reliable information even in remote areas.
- Offline content access
- Advanced compression technology
- Vast educational content library
- Data saving
- No internet required
- Non-profit and ad-free
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Access the world's knowledge offline with Kiwix! Download free educational content once and browse it anytime, anywhere - no internet connection needed. Kiwix uses advanced compression technology to store vast amounts of content whilst taking minimal space on your device. Whether you're travelling, have limited internet access, or simply want to save on data costs, Kiwix puts reliable information at your fingertips. Need help? Our team is available at info@kiwix.org should you need any clarifications or support. Support us! Kiwix is a non-profit and displays no ads nor collects any data. Feel free to donate here: https://donate.kiwix.org OR use Apple Pay for donations in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wiki Search at 4.8 against Kiwix's 4.2. Wiki Search also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Kiwix's advantage is ratings volume (431 vs 8) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). 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
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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwix has 431 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Wiki Search's written reviews are positive against 70% of Kiwix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Wiki Search ships an update every 2 weeks, Kiwix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wiki Search | Kiwix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | 4.2 (431 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 431 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #104 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | Wikimedia CH |
Customer experience
Wiki Search
Kiwix
Bugs and requests
Wiki Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kiwix
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when searching
- Downloads getting stuck or disappearing
- Formatting issues with some content
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to update/refresh downloaded content
- Improved video support
- Better search and navigation
In-app purchases
Wiki Search
No in-app purchases
Kiwix
No in-app purchases
