# Nico vs Serializd

The clearest difference is rating: Serializd at 4.6 against Nico's 2.6. Serializd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (62% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nico sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Serializd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serializd holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Serializd has 2K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Nico's written reviews are positive against 62% of Serializd's.

Nico ships an update monthly, Serializd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nico | Serializd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#201** |
| Size | 226 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [武汉稀有科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275507640) | [Serializd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810771490) |

## What reviewers say

### Nico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455)

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Personality tests for matching, Algorithm-based friend recommendations, Anonymous and voice chat options, Location-based friend discovery, Community feed for sharing content, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP连续订阅三个月 | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| N币充值(21N币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 随聊筛选包（19次） | $6.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员包月 | $6.99 | one-time |
| N币充值(76N币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（52张） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（158张） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 活动SVIP年会员(258) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Serializd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Log, rate, and review all your favorite TV shows and seasons. Share your thoughts, recommend programs to friends, and discover new series to watch based on your preferences. All core features are available at no cost.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows and seasons, Rate and review programs, Recommend shows to friends, Get personalized recommendations, Log viewing history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nico free?

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

### Is Serializd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nico or Serializd?

Serializd is rated higher. Nico averages 2.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Serializd averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Nico or Serializd have ads?

Both Nico and Serializd show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nico or Serializd?

Nico ships an update monthly, and Serializd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nico was updated on October 24, 2026 and Serializd on October 23, 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.*