The Wikipedia app provides access to the free online encyclopedia on iPhone.

apps.apple.com/app/wikipedia/id324715238
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About Wikipedia

The Wikipedia app for iPhone and iPad gives access to the Wikipedia encyclopedia, which the listing describes as having more than 60 million articles in nearly 300 languages. The app is published by the Wikimedia Foundation and is listed as free of charge.

The app supports searching across languages, saving articles to reading lists for offline use, and opening several articles in tabs. It also offers reading themes, adjustable text size, Home Screen widgets, and map-based discovery of articles about nearby places. Users can reply to article discussion pages and manage a Watchlist. Handoff lets users continue reading on other Apple devices. The listing says the app has no ads and no tracking, and it is available on iOS.

Key features

  • Save articles to custom reading lists for offline access
  • Home Screen widgets for trending articles and Picture of the Day
  • Map-based discovery of articles about nearby places
  • Reading themes: light, sepia, dark, and pure black
  • Adjustable text size and image dimming for reading
  • Open multiple articles in tabs and switch between them
Best for: Readers who want free, offline-capable access to Wikipedia articles on an iPhone or iPad, especially those who read in several languages or research many topics.
Good for
  • Listed as free of charge, and the homepage states it is ad-free.
  • A reviewer said the text size setting helped them read comfortably and that the app had fewer ads than other apps they had used.
  • Offers reading themes, text size adjustment, and image dimming for reading comfort.
Watch out for
  • A reviewer reported that saved articles can be sorted by name or date added but cannot be placed into custom groups.

Wikipedia at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Free
Platforms
iOS, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Wikipedia FAQ

Does the Wikipedia app cost money?
The app listing describes it as free of charge.
Can I read saved articles without an internet connection?
Yes. Articles can be saved to custom reading lists and accessed offline.
How can I send feedback about the app?
In the app, go to Settings and then select Send app feedback.
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