Encyclopedia by Farlex

Name: Encyclopedia by Farlex
Rating: 4.6 (366 reviews)
Author: Farlex, Inc.

Science, World History, & More

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

366 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Reference
Developer

Farlex, Inc.
Language

EN
English
Size

44.2
MB

Encyclopedia by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 330,000 articles, over 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images, all from the most trusted sources, including McGraw-Hill, Harper-Collins, Cambridge University Press, and more—all in one app! Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious about the world, this free encyclopedia app can help you find clear, in-depth articles on vast amount of topics right on your iPhone or iPad. Search multiple authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries for entries on: Science History Animals, plants, and the natural world Biographies of prominent figures Countries Technology Art Business Music Culture Food + much more… FEATURES: * Search 330,000+ encyclopedia articles on any topic you can think of, all from top sources you won't find anywhere else. * Learn by seeing: 24,000+ images, including vivid photos, diagrams, and illustrations. * Save unlimited bookmarks to quickly access your favorite articles. * Use native voice search to look up a word just by saying it. (With supported devices) * See search suggestions as you type and always find what you're looking for. * View your recent searches. * Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard." * Adjust font size. * Listen to 70,000+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers. * Share your favorite articles via social networks, email, and text. (With supported devices) User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: Encyclopedia by Farlex is the perfect free app for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the world. This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and immediately access all content — no subscriptions required! How do we do it? TheFreeDictionary.com - Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

366 Ratings

Good value and very handy
04/02/2017

MULLC
I am learning copyediting that sometimes need to fact-check what I read. This encyclopedia becomes handy even when my smartphone isn't connected to the Internet.
Good value and very handy
04/02/2017

MULLC

I am learning copyediting that sometimes need to fact-check what I read. This encyclopedia becomes handy even when my smartphone isn't connected to the Internet.
Disturbing.....
08/04/2018

Jsguero
I looked for over a dozen terms (from the Straight of Gibraltar, to fait accompli) picked randomly from my Encyclopedia Brittanica (hard cover), and the results we're not encouraging... It returned a roughly the-way split; no results at all, correct results, and results from an Encyclopedia from the USSR, circa 1979.Admittedly, some of the results differed little from a more current reference, but honestly.... 1979??? From the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic??? Not the source I'm looking to as trustworthy, and, with the march of technology and available tools, the accuracy will simply continue to wither. If I'm looking for an up to date and accurate source for research, I'm sorry, but this isn't it.

Developer Response
Our Encyclopedia app includes multiple sources. The one you're referring to is provided for historical interest and is clearly labeled.
Disturbing.....
08/04/2018

Jsguero

I looked for over a dozen terms (from the Straight of Gibraltar, to fait accompli) picked randomly from my Encyclopedia Brittanica (hard cover), and the results we're not encouraging... It returned a roughly the-way split; no results at all, correct results, and results from an Encyclopedia from the USSR, circa 1979.Admittedly, some of the results differed little from a more current reference, but honestly.... 1979??? From the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic??? Not the source I'm looking to as trustworthy, and, with the march of technology and available tools, the accuracy will simply continue to wither. If I'm looking for an up to date and accurate source for research, I'm sorry, but this isn't it.
Developer Response 09/06/2018
Our Encyclopedia app includes multiple sources. The one you're referring to is provided for historical interest and is clearly labeled.
Knowledge is power
10/16/2020

Li ving
The foundation of success is knowing what your looking for once you find it your own your life that’s strength of your app.
Knowledge is power
10/16/2020

Li ving

The foundation of success is knowing what your looking for once you find it your own your life that’s strength of your app.
Needs a table of contents
06/14/2018

apineovercoat
It would be lovely to be able to choose a topic or subtopic so you can see related subjects of interests and just generally choose one you’re curious about that you may not have thought of.
Needs a table of contents
06/14/2018

apineovercoat

It would be lovely to be able to choose a topic or subtopic so you can see related subjects of interests and just generally choose one you’re curious about that you may not have thought of.

The brand new version of the app! With faster start and smaller download size.

Version 5.1

12/14/2024

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