# Khan Academy vs Nerdish

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Khan Academy at none against Nerdish's 5. Khan Academy also leads on ratings volume (110K vs 2.6K) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). Nerdish's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, chart position 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. Khan Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nerdish holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Khan Academy has 110K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Khan Academy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nerdish's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Khan Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, Nerdish weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Khan Academy | Nerdish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khan-academy/id469863705/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #88 |
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Khan Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/469863708) | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) |

## What reviewers say

### Khan Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khan-academy/id469863705)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of free educational content, including interactive exercises, videos, and articles. Master subjects from math and science to humanities and finance at your own pace, with offline access and personalized learning paths.

**Highlights:** Thousands of interactive exercises, videos, and articles, Study math, science, economics, finance, grammar, history, and more, Practice exercises with instant feedback and hints, Offline content access, Personalized learning mastery system, Syncs progress with website account

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impeccable app
- 👍 Very easy to learn with
- 👍 Great for learning math
- 👍 Excellent math program
- 👍 Fantastic learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 New writing system issues
- 🐛 Incorrect grammar
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Deleted all my progress
- 🐛 Annoying keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers marked wrong
- Keyboard issues
- Glitches in interactive diagrams
- Crashes and freezes
- Content not loading

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Improve search and navigation
- Add more content for higher grades
- Allow redoing exercises
- Improve writing/drawing tools


### Nerdish

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #148 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 Khan Academy free?

Khan Academy 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, Khan Academy or Nerdish?

Nerdish is rated higher. Khan Academy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110K ratings, while Nerdish averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Khan Academy or Nerdish have ads?

Neither Khan Academy nor Nerdish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Khan Academy or Nerdish?

Khan Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nerdish weekly. Most recently, Khan Academy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Nerdish on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Khan Academy or Nerdish?

Khan Academy currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Nerdish at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*