Kiwix vs iGopherBrowser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
iGopherBrowser
Explore the Gopherspace with a streamlined and modern client. This application offers a cleaner interface for browsing decentralized information networks. Enjoy a more intuitive way to access and navigate Gopher content.
- Modern Gopherspace browsing
- Cleaner user interface
- Intuitive navigation
- Decentralized information access
Read full descriptionHide full description
iGopherBrowser is a modern browser for Gopherspace, built for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It keeps the protocol simple while giving classic text archives, directories, and feeds a native Apple interface. Browse Gopher menus, read documents, follow Floodgap feeds, and move through hosts with a clean toolbar, bookmarks, history, and share support. CRT mode adds amber phosphor text, scanlines, and a dark interface that makes ASCII art and old internet archives feel right at home. Features: - Native Gopher browsing for menus, text, and selectors - Bookmarks and history for favorite hosts - CRT display mode with amber styling - Light and dark Liquid Glass interface - Multimedia preview support where available - Apple platform design across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS Whether you are exploring internet history, maintaining a Gopher tree, or just want a calmer way to read text-heavy spaces, iGopherBrowser gives Gopherspace a polished native home.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iGopherBrowser at 4.7 against Kiwix's 4.2. iGopherBrowser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Kiwix's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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.
iGopherBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwix has 427 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Kiwix's written reviews are positive against 100% of iGopherBrowser's.
Kiwix ships an update every 2 months, iGopherBrowser every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kiwix | iGopherBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (427 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 427 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #210 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wikimedia CH | Navan Chauhan |
Customer experience
Kiwix
iGopherBrowser
Bugs and 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
iGopherBrowser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kiwix
No in-app purchases
iGopherBrowser
No in-app purchases







