Best Wikimedia Apps

146+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated June 2026

If you already know Wikipedia, this is the deeper bench. 146+ wikimedia apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for Wikimedia

#1

Wikipedia by Wikimedia Foundation

The Free Encyclopedia

Editor's Choice

🔍 Reference

4.3😐(6.1K ratings)

Free

#81in 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

#2

WikiMed by Wikimedia CH

The best medical encyclopedia!

Strong Contender

🔍 Reference

4.6(98 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.

#3

Kiwix by Wikimedia CH

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

4.2😊(410 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 apps to explore

Full text search of Wikipedia

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

WikiLens for Wikipedia

WikiLens for Wikipedia

by Arash Pessian

This app uses augmented reality to identify objects in your surroundings in real time. It then provides links to relevant Wikipedia articles, allowing you to explore the world and its information in an interactive way.

Real-time object identificationAugmented reality interfaceLinks to Wikipedia articles

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

Questions, Answers, and More

This platform allows users to ask questions on any topic and receive insightful answers from a global community. Discover personalized content, follow subjects of interest, and share your own expertise to contribute to a vast repository of knowledge.

Ask questions on any subjectReceive helpful answersFollow topics and browse content

World's knowledge on Wikipedia

Explore the vast knowledge of Wikipedia directly through a dedicated application. Search for articles, learn new things daily, and access unbiased information curated by a global community. It serves as an excellent educational companion for seeking truth and expanding understanding.

Access Wikipedia knowledgeSearch for articlesLearn something new daily

Examine the planet

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360° perspectives

by Lyudmyla Ivanova

Easily upload multiple images from your iPhone to Wikimedia Commons. Assign titles, descriptions, and categories to your photos, with intelligent suggestions to help you name and categorize them. Browse your previous uploads and their details.

Upload multiple imagesAssign titles, descriptions, and categoriesIntelligent naming and description suggestions

📊 Productivity

Listen to Wikipedia

Listen to Wikipedia

by Michael Oltman

Experience Wikipedia edits as a symphony of sounds and colors in real-time. Hear additions with bell tones and subtractions with plucked strings, with pitch reflecting edit size. Visual cues highlight contributions from new editors, unregistered users, and bots.

Real-time Wikipedia edit monitoringAuditory representation of additions and subtractionsPitch variation based on edit size

Audio for Wikipedia

Audio for Wikipedia

Listen to any Wikipedia article without reading. Seamlessly switch between listening and reading, with features like bookmarking your position and adjusting font size. Access content quickly with a table of contents and in-article search.

Listen to Wikipedia articlesSeamless reading and listeningBookmark reading position

Perplexity - AI Search & Chat

Perplexity - AI Search & Chat

Ask. Research. Trusted Answers

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

AI-powered search with cited sourcesDeep research and guided explorationConversational follow-up questions

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture

See artworks, museums and more

Explore the world's cultural heritage through high-definition artworks, virtual tours, and immersive galleries. Discover stories, learn about history, and see famous landmarks up close from over 2,000 institutions worldwide.

Virtual museum toursHigh-definition artwork explorationArt recognition with camera

Information Superhighway

Information Superhighway

Skim Wikipedia Articles

Access an endless stream of Wikipedia articles with a simple scroll. Long-press on any article to unlock advanced discovery and sharing options. Explore information on any topic imaginable.

Endless article streamLong-press for discoverySharing features

Make Wikipedia Your Tour Guide

Discover nearby points of interest using Wikipedia articles and augmented reality. Simply point your phone to learn about your surroundings, making it an ideal companion for travelers worldwide.

Discover nearby Wikipedia articlesAugmented reality viewSort articles quickly

free with in-app purchases

You can learn anything

Access a vast library of free educational content, including interactive exercises, videos, and articles. Master subjects from math and science to humanities and finance at your own pace, with offline access and personalized learning paths.

Thousands of interactive exercises, videos, and articlesStudy math, science, economics, finance, grammar, history, and morePractice exercises with instant feedback and hints

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

City Tour Guide & Landmarks

Discover nearby landmarks, historical sites, and hidden gems in any city with this interactive map guide. Get quick Wikipedia summaries and photos for each location, perfect for planning trips or exploring your surroundings.

Discover nearby points of interestWikipedia summaries and photosTrip planning tool

free with in-app purchases

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

NASA+ video streaming21,000+ NASA imagesLatest NASA news

Audio Wikipedia : Handsfree

Audio Wikipedia : Handsfree

Talking encyclopedia

Listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud in multiple languages. Ideal for hands-free learning while driving, cooking, or exercising. Supports speech recognition to search for topics and offers a subscription for an ad-free experience with extra features.

Listen to Wikipedia articlesSpeech recognition for search9 supported languages

free with in-app purchases