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Made an app that turns Wikipedia into an endless scroller with selectable categories
r/SideProject
7/8/2025
Content Summary
User created Scrollopedia app to solve Wikipedia discovery issues by enabling endless scrolling with curated categories. Features include category selection, article summarization, and read tracking. Developed custom backend to overcome Wikipedia API limitations. Currently available on Android with iOS/web waitlist.
Opinion Analysis
Mainstream opinion supports the concept as improvement over previous attempts like WikiTok. The custom category curation and read tracking are seen as valuable features. Commenters appreciate multi-platform approach. Potential concerns about content filtering accuracy and scalability of manual curation methods. No direct criticism present in available comments, but implied need for effective category management to maintain user interest.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrollopedia | https://scrollopedia.evermoving.dev/ | Content Discovery | - Custom category selection |
- Article summarization/simplification
- Read article tracking
- Android & iOS (waitlist)
- Custom backend built for filtering |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty discovering Wikipedia articles without prior knowledge
- Existing solutions (e.g., WikiTok) lack proper category filtering
- Image-focused interfaces exclude text-heavy topics
- No way to track previously read articles
Problems to Solve:
- Create engaging content discovery mechanism
- Enable personalized exploration of Wikipedia
- Make complex articles more accessible
- Prevent article repetition
Potential Solutions:
- Custom category curation (automated + manual filtering)
- Article summarization/simplification feature
- Read status tracking system
- Multi-platform availability (Android/iOS/web)
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building custom infrastructure to overcome API limitations
- Multi-platform deployment strategy
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Waitlist system for iOS/web version
- Direct Play Store link for Android users
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model implied by free app with potential premium features
- Focus on content curation as key differentiator
User Engagement:
- Personalized category selection
- Progress tracking through read articles
- Potential community features via waitlist signup