Wikipedia Reader 2.4.0.0
The free encyclopedia offers to the general public the knowledge gathered over the years and anyone who wants to access it needs only a web browser and an Internet connection.
For those who want to browse the immense article database on the go, specialized client apps have been developed and Windows Phone users can try out on their handsets cool tools like Wikipedia Reader.
Plain and simple GUI focused on practical use
The application offers a straightforward interface that is clearly bent on functionality rather than appealing looks, so you can enjoy a well-thought-out layout that provides quick access to the information hosted inside the Wiki pages.
The information is presented in an easy to read manner, but the navigation among the several sections of each article is done exclusively via some dedicated button, even if swiping would be more efficient and simple.
There are also a lot of advertisements that appear in almost every corner of Wikipedia Reader and these banners can be quite disruptive as they keep on changing.
Search, bookmark and pin articles
With this utility you can easily query the huge online database and find the information you need about pretty much anything. The smart search provides instant suggestions, so you might not even need to finish the keywords you are typing if you use one of the offered variants.
Any time you find an interesting piece of information you can save the respective page by tapping the "Bookmark" button from the main menu hosted in the lower side of the screen.
Also, in order to help you keep close at hand the articles you need to visit more frequently, Wikipedia Reader makes it possible to easily pin them to the Start menu with a single tap.
The app allows you to quickly get an overview of the events that occurred in history at the same date as the current day and you can also read a random article by accessing the dedicated area of the application.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
The appearance of this utility is rather dull and the numerous adverts are certainly not helping it gain any points. |
Function9
The basic feature set offered by Wikipedia Reader is sufficient for browsing the articles and finding the needed info pretty fast. |
Security5
The application needs to look inside a few system areas and not all of them are strictly related to its actual functionality. |
Battery9
The considerable amount of power needed by the app to function makes the battery usage values rise constantly. |
Price9
Every feature included inside Wikipedia Reader can be used without any costs involved, but the ad removal requires a small fee. |
Compatibility10
Tailored to function on most Windows Phones out there, this utility only needs version 7.5 of the OS to run well. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 2.4.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 2.4.0.0
- developer:
- ManoRey
- category:
- SCIENCE & EDUCATION
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 262