You can visit Wikipedia via the browser, but if you often look things up, an app is more useful. In addition to the official app, there are also plenty of other applications available. iPhoned lists the four best.
The best Wikipedia apps for iPhone and iPad
Wikipedia is one of the largest sources of information on the internet. Almost everything can be found in the online encyclopedia. All this information is also within reach on your iPhone and iPad: apps offer a solution. However, there are more than 80 Wikipedia applications in the Store, making it easy to lose track. We have therefore listed our 4 favorites.
1. Wikipedia: the basics
Obviously, we cannot start anything other than with the official app. Besides that you have access to all articles, the application also has some nice features. One of these is a list that you receive daily based on your personal preferences.
In addition, Wikipedia employees (or volunteers) daily select more general articles that you should not miss. To complete the personal edge, we also look back daily to what happened in history on this specific day. The ‘Nearby’ function is also a nice addition. Relevant articles are shown on a map of your environment.
In addition, the app keeps track of where you left off, so that you can immediately continue reading the next time you start the app. Finally, the app has a night mode, where the theme turns black. Reading articles thus becomes a lot more pleasant for your eyes.
2. V for Wikipedia: expensive, but good
V for Wikipedia is the most beautiful Wikipedia app for iOS. The app has a more playful font than the official version and is brightened up with beautiful colors and animations. Thanks to the ‘Nearby’ feature, you will find relevant Wikipedia articles from your area.
The focus on legible fonts makes it nice to read long articles. You can also set a dark theme, which will make your eyes less tired (in the evening). In addition, the app has an extensive preview, so you can easily scan an article for relevance.
Finally, the ‘most read’ function is a nice addition. V for Wikipedia is the most complete Wikipedia app available, but unfortunately also the most expensive. The app can be downloaded for 6.99 euros.
3. Inquire: good (buy)
Inquire has largely the same functions as V for Wikipedia, but has a slightly less attractive design. As a result, the font is fairly similar to that of the website, which makes reading long articles some effort.
Nevertheless, the app is very extensive and it has, for example, the ‘Close’ function, so that you will be presented with articles from your area on a folder. The app also shows which articles have been the most popular recently.
Unique addition is the ‘Discover’ tab. Here, articles are selected for you based on date, location and current events in the world. For example, when the news is about a war, the app shows an article about the history of this conflict. An important event in history is also highlighted every day.
4. Wikiwand: for when you are in a hurry
Wikiwand differs from the top two apps by its interface. The app is completely focused on obtaining information as quickly as possible. If you don’t like long articles, this is the app for you. As icing on the cake, it is also free.
When you view an article in Wikiwand, you immediately see the most important facts listed in a handy overview. Via the brightly colored buttons below this overview you can navigate quickly and easily to the different chapters of the article.
The app also shows a preview of an article as soon as you click on a link. This way you can see again whether the article is worth reading. The search function is also quite extensive. When you are looking for a specific article, articles in three languages are scanned by the app. Again, this app also has the option to look up articles about things in your area. Finally, the app is free.