Connect vs Nands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Connect
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IE Cambridge is the official community hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge located online at ie.cam.ac.uk. Primarily engaging with βfuture entrepreneursβ, IE Cambridge is an initiative of the University Enterprise Network, which represents the providers across the University and wider Cambridge ecosystem who offer venture creation support. Its purpose is to champion a culture where enterprising minds from within the University are effectively supported to make their ideas a reality.
Nands
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Nands is a platform built for students, engineers, and anyone who wants to stay informed about the world of STEM and engineering. We bring together the latest news and articles across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics β so you have one place to go instead of hunting across the internet. WHAT YOU GET β’ Daily news from the STEM and engineering world β’ In-depth articles covering science, technology, space, and innovation β’ Content curated for students and working professionals alike β’ A clean, distraction-free reading experience WHO IT IS FOR Whether you are a student exploring your field, an engineer keeping up with your industry, or simply someone who loves science and technology β Nands is built for you. More features are on the way. We are just getting started. Download Nands and stay curious.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Connect at none against Nands's shown. Nands's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connect ships an update weekly, Nands every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect | Nands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | University of Cambridge | Yash Rahurikar |
In-app purchases
Connect
No in-app purchases
Nands
No in-app purchases









