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Best Wikimedia Foundation Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ wikimedia foundation apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Wikimedia Foundation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WikipediaWikipediaFree4.3★ (6.2K)NoNoAug 2026
2WikiMedWikiMedFree4.6★ (105)NoNoAug 2026
3KiwixKiwixFree4.2★ (418)NoNoAug 2026
4WikipanionWikipanionFree3.8★ (169)NoNoAug 2026
5GoFundMe: Fundraise and GiveGoFundMe: Fundraise and GiveFree4.7★ (48K)NoNoAug 2026
6Change.org: Petition ManagerChange.org: Petition ManagerFree4.0★ (25)NoNoAug 2026
7LaunchGoodLaunchGoodFree4.8★ (69)NoNoAug 2026
8BenevityBenevityFree2.8★ (28)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia#1

Wikipedia by Wikimedia Foundation

The Free Encyclopedia
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😐(6.2K ratings)
Free
#41in Reference
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Access the world's largest free knowledge base with over 60 million articles in nearly 300 languages. Explore trending topics, save articles for offline reading, and customize your reading experience with various themes and text sizes. Contribute to the community by editing articles and participating in discussions.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Vast information repository
  • 👍 Customizable reading experience
  • 🚀 Convenient offline access
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High data usage and battery drain
  • 🔒 Concerns about political bias and censorship
WikiMed#2

WikiMed by Wikimedia CH

The best medical encyclopedia!
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6(105 ratings)
Free
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Access a vast collection of over 51,000 medical articles covering diseases, medications, anatomy, and sanitation. This comprehensive resource is ideal for healthcare professionals and students, offering offline access to vital health information.

Kiwix#3

Kiwix by Wikimedia CH

Your offline knowledge gateway
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.2😊(418 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Offline access to vast knowledge
  • 👍 Comprehensive content coverage
  • 🎉 Excellent resource for travelers
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Subpar search functionality
  • 🌃 Lack of dark mode

More Wikimedia Foundation apps to explore

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Wikipanion
Wikipanion
Wikipanion
by Robert Chin
Free

This app provides a streamlined and efficient way to access and navigate Wikipedia content. It offers advanced search capabilities, bookmarking of specific sections, and a history feature grouped by visit date. Enjoy features like a table of contents browser, dual language support, and image saving.

Smart search with entry previewBookmark individual sectionsHistory grouped by visit date
🔍 Reference
(169)
free
5
GoFundMe: Fundraise and Give
GoFundMe: Fundraise and Give
GoFundMe: Fundraise and Give
Fundraise. Give. Help.
Free

Easily launch personal or nonprofit fundraisers, manage donations, and share your progress. Simplify your charitable giving with donor-advised funds and track your impact.

Launch fundraisersManage fundraisers on the goDonor-advised funds (DAF)
💰 Finance
(48K)
free with in-app purchases
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Change.org: Petition Manager
Change.org: Petition Manager
Change.org: Petition Manager
Your cause. Real change.
Free

Empower your voice for social change with a leading platform. Easily launch, track, and amplify your petition campaigns on issues you care about. Stay informed with real-time updates and engage directly with your supporters.

Launch and grow petitionsTrack petition stats (signatures, views, shares)Real-time milestone updates
🌐 Social Networking
(25)
free
7
LaunchGood
LaunchGood
LaunchGood
Donate to Uplift the Ummah
Free

This platform connects users with global and local crowdfunding campaigns focused on hope and community upliftment. Discover authentic stories, support urgent causes, and share narratives of generosity to create positive change.

Discover global and local campaignsSupport urgent causesVerify storyteller authenticity
🌟 Lifestyle
(69)
free
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Benevity
Benevity
Benevity
Seize the moment to do good
Free

Support causes you care about and participate in company initiatives. Log volunteer hours, donate via various payment methods, and track positive actions in real-time. Discover opportunities tailored to your location, skills, and interests.

Discover opportunities to do goodDonate via payroll, credit card, PayPal, Apple PayTrack volunteer time in real-time
🌟 Lifestyle
(28)
free
9
Science Simulations
Science Simulations
Science Simulations
Interact, Discover, Learn
Free

Explore over 150 interactive chemistry and physics simulations to understand complex science concepts. This app offers an intuitive, game-like environment for learning at home or in the classroom, with offline access to educational resources.

150+ interactive simulationsChemistry and physics conceptsClassroom and home use
📚 Education
(4)
free
10
Instaraise
Instaraise
Instaraise
Fundraising of the future
Free

This app simplifies fundraising by allowing users to manage their accounts, import contacts, and send messages to engage donors. Raise funds efficiently with its intuitive interface.

Manage fundraising accountsImport contactsSend text messages
🔧 Utilities
(71)
free
11
Broken Shepherds
Broken Shepherds
Broken Shepherds
NGO Transparency & Engagement
Free

This app provides a transparent platform for non-profit organizations to share their financial information and connect with the public. Users can explore listed organizations, understand fund utilization, and find local volunteer opportunities.

Non-profit organization listingsTransparency ratingsFund utilization insights
🌐 Social Networking
(19)
free
12
My Impact
My Impact
My Impact
by Better Impact Inc.
Free

Connect with organizations you support or serve. Volunteers can manage shifts, donors can track donations and receive updates, members can manage profiles and renew memberships, and clients can update their information. Requires an existing account.

Volunteer shift schedulingDonation tracking and updatesMembership renewal
📊 Productivity
(126)
free
13
Wiki Search
Wiki Search
Wiki Search
Full text search of Wikipedia
Free

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 WikipediaSearches sister projects (Wiktionary, Wikisource, etc.)Displays multiple articles
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
14
Wisconsin Involvement Network
Wisconsin Involvement Network
Wisconsin Involvement Network
by University of Wisconsin-Madison
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
DonorDrive Charity Fundraising
DonorDrive Charity Fundraising
DonorDrive Charity Fundraising
Fundraise for nonprofit causes
Free

Easily discover and support nonprofit causes by creating and managing your own fundraising page. Share your progress, connect with others, and motivate donors to help you reach your goals. All funds go directly to registered charities.

Discover causesCreate fundraising pagesShare on social media
🌟 Lifestyle
(8.1K)
free
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In-Kind Impact Donors
In-Kind Impact Donors
In-Kind Impact Donors
by In-Kind Pro, LLC
Free
💼 Business
(0)
17
Groundswell: Giving & Charity
Groundswell: Giving & Charity
Groundswell: Giving & Charity
by Groundswell Giving Inc.
Free

This app democratizes charitable giving by providing a secure Personal Giving Account. It allows users to easily support various organizations, track their impact, and potentially gain tax advantages. Start making a difference with as little as $1.

Personal Giving AccountDiscover charitiesTrack giving impact
💰 Finance
(358)
free with in-app purchases
18
WikiTree Browser Extension
WikiTree Browser Extension
WikiTree Browser Extension
by WikiTree
Free

Enhance your WikiTree.com experience with customizable features. This extension offers tools for profile management, editing, navigation, and community interaction, allowing you to tailor the site to your preferences.

Customizable global featuresProfile management toolsEnhanced editing capabilities
📊 Productivity
(16)
free
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Wikipanion Plus
Wikipanion Plus
Wikipanion Plus
by Robert Chin
$4.99

This app enhances the Wikipedia browsing experience by allowing you to queue articles for later reading. Save entries for offline access or faster loading, with background downloading so you can continue browsing uninterrupted.

Queue mode for future readingSave entries for offline browsingBackground downloading of articles
🔍 Reference
(62)
paid
20
Wayback Machine
Wayback Machine
Wayback Machine
Archive and explore past web
Free

Preserve web pages and tweets for the future. Share content directly to the app to archive it, ensuring links remain accessible for decades. Easily share archived URLs across various platforms.

Archive web pagesArchive tweetsShare content to archive
🔍 Reference
(279)
free

FAQ about Wikimedia Foundation

What are the best wikimedia foundation apps for iPhone?
Wikipedia tops our wikimedia foundation apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 6.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top wikimedia foundation apps we rank are free to download, including Wikipedia and WikiMed.
Wikipedia has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ wikimedia foundation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This is the official application for Wikipedia, the world's largest free knowledge project. It provides access to over 60 million articles in nearly 300 languages, all ad-free and free of charge. You can use it to search for information, read articles, and even contribute to the encyclopedia.
Key features include ad-free access to a vast encyclopedia, search across 300 languages, a personalized feed for trending and breaking news, offline article saving, customizable reading themes and text sizes, map-based discovery of nearby places, and tools for contributing to Wikipedia.