# History vs Nerdish

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: History at none against Nerdish's 5. Nerdish's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerdish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. History asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for History against 4.8 for Nerdish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of History's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nerdish's.

History ships an update every 7 months, Nerdish every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | History | Nerdish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history/id1084712308/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 8 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) |

## What reviewers say

### History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history/id1084712308)

Explore historical events that occurred on this day. Access information from diverse global sources and languages, with options to personalize the app's appearance. Tap on any event for further details and related links.

**Highlights:** Chronological daily events, Multiple language sources, Browse events with navigation, Tap for more event information, Select preferred languages, Personalize theme color

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great reference for history
- 🚀 Lots of information
- 💡 Linked to Wikipedia for more details
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Dates are consistently a month behind
- 🔍 Lacking detailed information, just links to Wikipedia
- 🔍 Inaccurate or inappropriate images paired with content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Incorrect or outdated information displayed

**Requested features**

- Ability to save favorite events or dates
- Option to view events for different dates, not just today
- Improved user interface and readability
- Inclusion of death events/information


### Nerdish

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #149 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 History free?

History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nerdish free?

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

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

Nerdish is rated higher. History averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Nerdish averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do History or Nerdish have ads?

History shows ads; Nerdish does not.

### Which is updated more often, History or Nerdish?

History ships an update every 7 months, and Nerdish every 5 days. Most recently, History was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nerdish on October 27, 2026.

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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.*