# DailyArt vs Nerdish

The clearest difference is ads: Nerdish at none against DailyArt's shown. Nerdish also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). DailyArt's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (38K vs 2.7K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DailyArt sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for DailyArt against 4.8 for Nerdish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyArt has 38K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DailyArt's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nerdish's.

DailyArt ships an update every 3 weeks, Nerdish every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DailyArt | Nerdish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyart/id547982045/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdish-learn-something-new/id1552613187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 185 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zuzanna Stanska](https://appshunter.io/developer/530959100) | [Nerdish OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552613189) |

## What reviewers say

### DailyArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyart/id547982045)

Discover a daily masterpiece and its story to enrich your day with art history. Explore thousands of artworks, artist biographies, and museum collections. Engage with a community of art enthusiasts and learn something new in just two minutes.

**Highlights:** Daily art masterpiece with short story, Explore 4000+ artworks, 1200+ artist biographies, 600+ museum collections, Curated collections and city guides, Advanced search engine, Available in 23 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Patron | $119.99 | per year |
| Tip 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip us 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip us 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip us 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tip us 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Diverse collection of artworks
- 📚 Informative descriptions and art history
- 🕰️ Daily dose of art inspiration
- 💾 Ability to save favorite artworks
- 🌐 Exposure to global art and cultures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 📚 Lack of diversity in featured artworks
- 🤖 Intrusive ads and subscription prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not syncing with latest daily artwork
- Inability to access previously saved favorite artworks
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering by artist, medium, era, etc.
- More diverse representation of global art and cultures
- Offline mode for viewing artworks without internet
- Integration with art museum virtual tours and exhibitions
- Word search or translation features for language learners


### Nerdish

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #155 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 DailyArt free?

DailyArt 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, DailyArt or Nerdish?

DailyArt is rated higher. DailyArt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Nerdish averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do DailyArt or Nerdish have ads?

DailyArt shows ads; Nerdish does not.

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

DailyArt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nerdish every 5 days. Most recently, DailyArt was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nerdish on October 29, 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.*