# Small Talk vs Nerdish

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nerdish at weekly against Small Talk's every 4 months. Nerdish also leads on chart position (#74 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 466). Small Talk's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Small Talk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Small Talk against 4.8 for Nerdish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerdish has 2.6K ratings behind it against 466, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Small Talk's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nerdish's.

Small Talk ships an update every 4 months, Nerdish weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Small Talk | Nerdish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-talk-daily-learning/id1272093574/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 466 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 37 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Small Talk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272093573) | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) |

## What reviewers say

### Small Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-talk-daily-learning/id1272093574)

Start your day with new knowledge, inspiration, and fun. Receive daily facts, quotes, jokes, vocabulary, historical events, and life hacks. An optional upgrade unlocks more content like recipes, riddles, and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Daily inspirational quotes, Fascinating fun facts, Daily jokes, Word of the day, On this day in history, Clever life hacks, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.49 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent knowledge and insight
- 👍 Interesting facts and information
- 👍 Useful tips and advice
- 👍 Entertaining and humorous content
- 👍 Ad-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate or generalized information
- 💰 Unexpected subscription charges
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing subscription features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and errors
- Inconsistent or missing data
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to search saved items
- More diverse and global content
- Fact-checking sources for information
- Customizable content categories


### Nerdish

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #132 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 Small Talk free?

Small Talk 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, Small Talk or Nerdish?

Nerdish is rated higher. Small Talk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while Nerdish averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Small Talk or Nerdish have ads?

Neither Small Talk nor Nerdish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Small Talk or Nerdish?

Small Talk ships an update every 4 months, and Nerdish weekly. Most recently, Small Talk was updated on September 14, 2026 and Nerdish on September 26, 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.*