# Nerdish vs Curiosity

Nerdish and Curiosity both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Curiosity's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nerdish's. Nerdish's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 172) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerdish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Curiosity sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.8 for Nerdish against 4.8 for Curiosity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerdish has 2.7K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Nerdish's written reviews are positive against 80% of Curiosity's.

Nerdish ships an update every 5 days, Curiosity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerdish | Curiosity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews)** | [4.8 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-knowledge-is-power/id6462845357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) | [Rishabh Maini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585715820) |

## What reviewers say

### Nerdish

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #106 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


### Curiosity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-knowledge-is-power/id6462845357)

Access book-level knowledge in short, engaging multimedia snippets. Learn about diverse topics instantly, anytime, anywhere, with personalized content tailored to your evolving interests. It's a modern approach to expanding your horizons.

**Highlights:** Instant knowledge snippets, Multimedia learning experience, Personalized learning journeys, Snackable content format, Diverse range of topics, Seamless user experience

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curiosity Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Curiosity Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Curiosity Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Curiosity Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Curiosity Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Curiosity Yearly Exit Offer 1 | $34.99 | per year |
| Curiosity Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Curiosity Yearly Sub (7 Day Free) | $69.99 | per year |
| Curiosity Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerdish free?

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

### Is Curiosity free?

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

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

Nerdish is rated higher. Nerdish averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Curiosity averages 4.8 from 172 ratings.

### Do Nerdish or Curiosity have ads?

Neither Nerdish nor Curiosity shows ads.

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

Nerdish ships an update every 5 days, and Curiosity every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nerdish was updated on October 25, 2026 and Curiosity on October 20, 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.*