Encyclopedias: best apps and software

InfoPlease

InfoPlease is an online reference site that offers reliable information across various subjects, including history, science, and literature.

Treccani

Provides direct access to Treccani’s Italian encyclopedia and vocabulary, magazines, news, cultural events, courses, catalog and collections, with advanced search and a grammar/linguistic reference.

Mindat.org

Searchable database of minerals, rocks, localities and photos, with articles, glossary and downloadable resources for identification, research and education in mineralogy and geology.

WikiExplore

WikiExplore lets users discover Wikipedia articles through an interactive map using geolocation, providing previews linked to related resources.

WiiBrew

WiiBrew is a wiki for homebrew development on the Nintendo Wii, offering resources, tutorials, and software for customizing and enhancing Wii functionality.

Avibase

Avibase is a global bird database providing taxonomy, distribution, synonyms, photos, range maps and calls for about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies.

Songfacts

Songfacts provides detailed information about over 60,000 songs, including their origins, meanings, and artist insights, enhancing users' appreciation of music.

Techopedia

Techopedia is a platform providing detailed articles and insights on various technology topics, aimed at helping users understand IT concepts and trends.

Names.org

Names.org is an app that provides information on the meanings, origins, and cultural significance of names, along with their popularity trends and historical data.

Funkipedia

Funkipedia is a community-driven wiki for the game Friday Night Funkin', providing detailed information about characters, songs, and mods.

Pokemon Evolution Level

Search a database of Pokémon to find evolution methods and requirements, including level, items, friendship, time-based conditions, regional forms, Mega Evolutions, and special cases.

Biography

The Biography app offers detailed information about notable figures, including their lives, achievements, and contributions across various fields.

Kancolle Wiki

Kancolle Wiki app provides detailed information on the game Kantai Collection, including character stats, ship data, equipment guides, and gameplay strategies.

wiki.gg

wiki.gg is an online platform for collaboratively organizing and managing information about entertainment franchises and fanbases.

The Fire Rises Wiki

The Fire Rises Wiki app provides detailed, organized information and resources about the Hearts of Iron 4 mod, including nations, ideologies, and gameplay mechanics.

Italian Brainrot Wiki

Encyclopedic wiki documenting Italian Brainrot memes: AI-generated character profiles, origins, spread on social platforms, and community lore.

Golden

Golden is an app that maps human knowledge through a collaborative wiki, enabling users to create, contribute, and compare millions of interconnected topics.

Famous Birthdays

The Famous Birthdays app provides information about the birthdays and biographies of celebrities, allowing users to explore notable individuals and their achievements.

Companyball Wiki

Companyball Wiki is a community-based app featuring over 2,400 articles on fictional companies and their humorous depictions, inspired by the Polandball meme format.

Minecraft Discontinued Features Wiki

The Minecraft Discontinued Features Wiki app documents and explains features removed from Minecraft across editions, providing historical context and insights into gameplay changes.

Dead Cells Wiki

The Dead Cells Wiki app provides detailed information about gameplay mechanics, items, enemies, and strategies for the game Dead Cells.

SpongeBob Wiki

The SpongeBob Wiki app provides detailed information about characters, episodes, and the setting of *SpongeBob SquarePants*, serving as a resource for fans.

Wikitólica

A Spanish-language Catholic encyclopedia with searchable articles on doctrine, Church history, saints, liturgy, theology, and other Christian topics.

Wikitravel

Wikitravel is an open-source app that offers up-to-date travel information on attractions, hotels, and tips from global contributors.

네이버 지식백과

Naver Knowledge Encyclopedia is an app that offers reliable information on various subjects, catering to both casual learners and in-depth researchers.

STORM

STORM is a LLM system that generates Wikipedia-like articles from internet searches, aiding knowledge exploration with collaborative features for editing support.

Wikisimpsons

Wikisimpsons is an encyclopedia app providing detailed information about episodes, characters, and locations from 'The Simpsons' for fans and viewers.

Bulbagarden.net

Bulbagarden.net is a fan-run Pokémon encyclopedia providing a Pokédex, game guides, move/type and strategy information, plus coverage of games and hardware.

나무위키

Namuwiki is a collaborative Korean-language wiki that offers a vast array of information on various topics, allowing users to edit and contribute content.

Helldivers Wiki

Helldivers Wiki is an online resource providing detailed guides, gameplay mechanics, and updates for the games Helldivers and Helldivers 2.

TV Tropes

An online, community-edited wiki that catalogs and explains recurring tropes—plot devices, character archetypes, and themes—with examples from TV, film, books, and games.

求闻百科

求闻百科 is an online encyclopedia that provides organized and reliable information across various subjects, allowing users to contribute and edit content collaboratively.

BattleTechWiki

BattleTechWiki is an online resource for the BattleTech universe, offering detailed information on BattleMechs, vehicles, and lore for fans and enthusiasts.

Ena Wiki

Ena Wiki is a fan-made app offering detailed information on characters, episodes, locations, and items from the ENA series by Joel Guerra.

Words of Type

An online encyclopedia and learning platform for typography, type design, and writing systems, with lectures, workshops, and clear reference entries.

Cookiepedia

Cookiepedia is a resource that provides detailed information about website cookies and tracking technologies, aiding users in understanding their usage and privacy implications.

ThoughtCo

ThoughtCo is an educational app offering guides and resources on various subjects, helping users understand complex concepts through well-researched content.

Encycla

Encycla is an editable platform for sharing knowledge on various topics, allowing users to create and explore a wide range of informational pages.

MedLink Neurology

MedLink Neurology is an online resource providing detailed information on neurological conditions, aiding understanding, diagnosis, and management for healthcare professionals and researchers.

Ethnologue

Ethnologue app provides comprehensive information on 7,168 living languages, including classification, distribution, and usage for research and education.

CottonGins.org

CottonGins.org is an online directory offering information about U.S. cotton gins, their technology, history, and role in the cotton industry.

Reactor Atlas

Interactive map and information platform for exploring nuclear reactors worldwide, with plant data, history, technology guides, comparisons, and industry updates.

SorWiki

SorWiki is a Sea of Remnants wiki for the Chinese server, offering gift codes, beginner guides, gacha planning, team-building tools, class progression, and crew data.

PidgiWiki

PidgiWiki is a community-driven database of video game media—artwork, promotional materials, logos, and more. Users can create accounts and upload files (50,975 currently).