Information Superhighway

Name: Information Superhighway
Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews)
Author: Computer Techniques LLC

Skim Wikipedia Simply

Free

56 Ratings
Ages

16+
Years
Category

Reference
Developer

Computer Techniques LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

19.5
MB

On the Information Superhighway you skim random Wikipedia articles. One screen and zero distractions. Forever. Scroll through and skim an endless feed of random Wikipedia articles. Tap the one button if you want to learn more or just keep skimming. There are no distractions, not even the fun ones. There are no images, links, or tables. You'll never think, "just one more article." Wikipedia is finally approachable. Features: * Distraction-free reading * Beautiful serif typography * Many ways to share * Handoffs across all devices * Intelligent offline caching * 275 Wikipedia languages * Dark Mode * Widgets * Apple Watch app * Siri Shortcuts * Background refreshing * Keyboard shortcuts

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

56 Ratings

Attractive and fun random Wikipedia reader
09/02/2020

President Bear
Came across a recommendation on Twitter and tried this. It’s a very nice-looking app and does exactly what it says it does. I was expecting an onboarding experience or a gesture to get me to settings, but there’s none of that (tip: settings are in the Settings app, but there’s nothing you need there: the app automatically respects your system text size setting). Really, all you need to do is scroll.All that said...infinite, random, Wikipedia isn’t as compelling to me as I expected. The site has so many articles on so many things now that that’s almost overwhelming. I consider myself well-rounded and most articles were about things I had absolutely never heard of. I would really love to use this as a Wikipedia reader that let me search for specific articles, or, failing that, at least let me restrict the subject matter somewhat. But this is more an issue with the concept than the app, so I can’t really ding it for that.
Attractive and fun random Wikipedia reader
09/02/2020

President Bear

Came across a recommendation on Twitter and tried this. It’s a very nice-looking app and does exactly what it says it does. I was expecting an onboarding experience or a gesture to get me to settings, but there’s none of that (tip: settings are in the Settings app, but there’s nothing you need there: the app automatically respects your system text size setting). Really, all you need to do is scroll.All that said...infinite, random, Wikipedia isn’t as compelling to me as I expected. The site has so many articles on so many things now that that’s almost overwhelming. I consider myself well-rounded and most articles were about things I had absolutely never heard of. I would really love to use this as a Wikipedia reader that let me search for specific articles, or, failing that, at least let me restrict the subject matter somewhat. But this is more an issue with the concept than the app, so I can’t really ding it for that.
Ghost of Steve Jobs??? :)
03/06/2021

My Datum
I love this app to read randomly while in queue, general waiting, nervous read etc. So easy to use, pop in and out of, and simple (which is the point I think). I used to use wiki native app in the same way that I now use this app. This app does not stress me out, at all.I feel like this kind of reading experience is what Apple design was meant to be like. Personally I think the best location to place this app is in the iPhone dock. Just cause that hides the text of “Superhighway” on the Home Screen icon and iPhone seems to shrink the text size on longer app names I think.
Ghost of Steve Jobs??? :)
03/06/2021

My Datum

I love this app to read randomly while in queue, general waiting, nervous read etc. So easy to use, pop in and out of, and simple (which is the point I think). I used to use wiki native app in the same way that I now use this app. This app does not stress me out, at all.I feel like this kind of reading experience is what Apple design was meant to be like. Personally I think the best location to place this app is in the iPhone dock. Just cause that hides the text of “Superhighway” on the Home Screen icon and iPhone seems to shrink the text size on longer app names I think.
SuperHighway....Go in your own direction at your own speed!
09/02/2020

Winning Them All
This app is like the auricular muscle. Not needed (for the most part) but fun to have! Plethora of information that makes you go “Ha! Interesting!” And who doesn’t like to have tidbits of info that not many people may know???
SuperHighway....Go in your own direction at your own speed!
09/02/2020

Winning Them All

This app is like the auricular muscle. Not needed (for the most part) but fun to have! Plethora of information that makes you go “Ha! Interesting!” And who doesn’t like to have tidbits of info that not many people may know???
Delightfully simple.
09/02/2020

Darren Mo
This is an iOS app through and through.- Focused idea.- Beautiful and functional UI.- Attention to detail. For example, the vibration when you tap “Continue reading”.
Delightfully simple.
09/02/2020

Darren Mo

This is an iOS app through and through.- Focused idea.- Beautiful and functional UI.- Attention to detail. For example, the vibration when you tap “Continue reading”.