Kiwix
Kiwix downloads compressed archives so you can browse reference material offline.
Consider it if you expect limited internet access and can prepare the files before traveling or teaching.
Its catalogue lets you choose a language and collection, such as a Wikipedia archive, and store it on the device.
Keep in mind: Archives are snapshots and can be large. They do not include changes made after the selected archive was created.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Browse the archive catalogue
- Download and open a compatible ZIM file
- Read the stored reference collection without a connection
Good for
- Readers preparing for intermittent or expensive internet access
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone who needs live updates or has too little storage for the chosen archive
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.6.
- Archives are snapshots and can be large. They do not include changes made after the selected archive was created.
Privacy & permissions
The nonprofit states it does not collect app data or display ads. Optional donations use a payment service.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Kiwix archive catalogue FAQ
Project describes using the built-in catalogue or official library to get ZIM archives.
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