Nerdish: General Knowledge App

Nerdish: General Knowledge App

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2.5K ratings
97 reviews
#53 in free Magazines & Newspapers
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 26, 2021
  • August 4, 2026

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Expand your general knowledge with concise, engaging articles on diverse topics like science, history, and art. Designed for busy adults, this app delivers quick, fact-checked reads in 5-10 minutes daily to foster lifelong learning and personal growth.

Concise articles on science, history, art, and more
Daily 5-10 minute learning sessions
Fact-checked and well-structured content
Connects key ideas for deeper understanding
Topics include psychology, technology, and daily life
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What users say

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What's New in Nerdish

4.1.79

August 4, 2026

This update makes Nerdish work better for everyone: - Bigger text, better reading. The whole app now adapts to your system font size — even the largest accessibility sizes. Cards, quizzes, the reader, and the audio player all get comfortable layouts instead of cramped text. - VoiceOver fixes. We fixed labels and navigation issues, so screens and cards read out more sensibly. The app also respects your Reduce Motion setting. - A new way to unlock topics. Not ready to subscribe? You can now watch a short ad to unlock a topic and keep reading. - Plus smoother quizzes, fewer interruptions while reading, and lots of small fixes.

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Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

Unlimited access to all available courses

$4.991 Month
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Free

This app rose +2 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 6, 2026.

Top Grossing

This app dropped -7 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 6, 2026.

Events

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Summer Knowledge Dive

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May Knowledge Blitz

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May 8, 2026 Jun 8, 2026

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April Knowledge Rush

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User reviews

Good app concept, but cannot verify articles and they often include grammatical mishaps!

I’ve been enjoying this app so far, it’s a nice way to do some light reading and learn things here and there instead of scrolling. However, it irritates me that there are no references or source material linked in the articles. Plus, I keep on reading quite obvious grammatical mistakes in these articles which makes that even harder to ignore, and makes me question the validity of what I’m reading (also just makes for a worse reading experience). Hopefully this is at least proof that the articles aren’t written by ai lol
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Response from developer

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. We’re steadily reviewing and improving the articles, including grammar, clarity, and accuracy, but working through the full library takes time. Articles that have already been reviewed now show the date of their latest update.

Wonderful to learn

This app is a real treasure ! It’s easy to use it, the informations are not too hard to understand so it makes it accessible for everyone. It has also a big variety of topics and even if you don’t take a premium subscription you can totally learn things just fine. To keep your brain from rotting during vacation and gain culture it’s perfect!
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Response from developer

Thank you! We’re happy you like the app, and we really appreciate your support.

Great App Idea, Poorly Executed

I love the idea behind this app, but ended up deleting the app after reading one article. This was due to the poor writing style and citations.

When downloading Nerdish I was looking for reads that would be approachable while still intellectual. What was read lacked scholastic level writing. Keywords/citations were misspelled, the citation format was inconsistent, no rhetorical awareness, etc.

If I am going to an app for knowledge, articles should be written by an author that is an academic, professional, or expert in the subject matter.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the detailed feedback. Nerdish is not intended to read like an academic paper — our goal is to make established knowledge concise, approachable, and entertaining without losing accuracy. Articles are created by our editorial team, often with several people contributing, and are based on sources such as published research, Britannica, museum archives, and other reputable references. We’re constantly working to improve the quality, so thank you for pointing out where we can do better.

Great App!

This app is a great way to replace doomscrolling and gain a heightened understanding in one’s interests, possibly even help as study material for students or just to provide background insight.

Uneducated education

Apparently limited number of articles. Consistently poor writing eroded my faith in the quality of the information, although I did enjoy learning from a few articles. I bought a three month subscription but canceled after less than two weeks.

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share this. We've got 100+ articles in the library and we're adding new topics all the time, so it's worth a look again down the line. Sorry it didn't quite click this time around - we're always working to make it better.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incomplete articles with missing content

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Frequent app crashes and freezes

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Subscription issues and billing problems

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add audio narration option

Feature

Implement bookmarking and note-taking features

Feature

Improve search and filtering capabilities

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Provide more free content without ads

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FAQ

What is Nerdish?

Nerdish is a self-education app designed for adults to learn more about the world. It provides concise and engaging articles on a wide range of topics, including science, history, arts, technology, and society. The app aims to help users expand their general knowledge through quick, daily reads.

What kind of content does Nerdish offer?

Nerdish offers short, science-based, and inspiring learning articles across various categories such as Art and Culture, History, Science, Technology, Psychology, Health, Politics, and Society. All content is fact-checked, well-structured, and designed for easy understanding, making education simple and engaging.

How long does it take to read an article on Nerdish?

Each article on Nerdish is designed for quick learning, typically taking only 5-10 minutes to read. This allows users to gain maximum knowledge in minimum time, making it ideal for busy individuals who want to learn on the go.

Who is Nerdish for?

Nerdish is perfect for anyone who loves learning and discovering new facts daily, enjoys reading short and educational articles, is curious about the world, and seeks to expand their general knowledge. It's also great for those who enjoy nonfiction and smart, inspiring reads.

Is Nerdish free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a selection of articles for daily learning. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some content or features may require a purchase to access.