Whether or not you are a big fan of Wikipedia, you’re sure to find this Android app a good reference tool on your device. The look and feel is just the same as what you see when you visit the site from your computer. There are a few advantages though. Read on to know them.
Wikipedia – Similar to the web interface
What is Good About Wikipedia?
The Wikipedia Android app is highly content rich. Moreover, it does not feature any ads, which is nice considering that it is a free app. There is the added advantage of being able to save pages for offline reference. With 240 languages to choose from when viewing content, the Wikipedia Android app has made sure that switching to different languages is easy. You can also share your favorite pages through Facebook, Twitter and Skype if these are installed on your device.
Wikipedia – Options to switch languages, share and save pages
What You’ll Miss in Wikipedia
There is no option to categorize saved pages, hence if you have saved many, you might have to go through a lot of pages in the list to find what you are looking for. The Wikipedia Android app is just as easy to use as its web version. Saving pages for offline use is a definite advantage; however it is slightly less intuitive, considering there is no option for categorizing saved pages. Wikipedia is a great reference Android app that will bring content at your fingertips with ease, with no ads to disturb your reading.Pros
- No ads
- Save page for offline use
- 240 languages
- Easy language switcher
- Share webpages on social media platforms
Cons
- Cannot categorize saved pages
