# Micro vs Nerdish

The clearest difference is rating: Nerdish at 4.8 against Micro's 2.0. Nerdish also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). Micro's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nerdish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nerdish holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerdish has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro | Nerdish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning/id1061993500/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 5 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mobiedge Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892929029) | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-learning/id1061993500)

This app offers bite-sized learning modules designed for easy comprehension and memorization, leveraging cognitive science principles. It features an autopilot mode that manages the learning process through spaced repetition and a course store with content for micro-learning.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized learning modules, Spaced repetition system, Autopilot learning management, Course store for micro-learning, Cognitive science-backed approach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Theory Free | Free | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way (Free) | Free | one-time |
| Web Development for Kids 1 HTML and CSS | Free | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 9 CN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 8 CN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 11 CN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 10 CN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Learning Chinese the Micro-Learning Way 12 CN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Web Development for Kids 2 Bootstrap and jQuery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Web Development for Kids 3 Basic JavaScript | $0.99 | one-time |


### Nerdish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Nerdish Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Easy Quarterly Plan | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Nerdish Annual Special | $29.99 | per year |
| Nerdish Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Interesting and informative content
- 📚 Wide range of topics
- 🤓 Helpful for learning and expanding knowledge
- 🕰️ Bite-sized, easy to read articles
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 📢 Too many ads disrupting the reading experience
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Poor proofreading and editing of articles
- 🔒 Issues with account access and login

**Reported bugs**

- Incomplete articles with missing content
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add audio narration option
- Implement bookmarking and note-taking features
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Provide more free content without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro free?

Micro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nerdish free?

Nerdish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Micro or Nerdish?

Nerdish is rated higher. Micro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nerdish averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Micro or Nerdish have ads?

Neither Micro nor Nerdish shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*