Comparison

Timid App vs Nice Social

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timid App

Features
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Timid is social media without the noise. No ads. No algorithmic feeds. No pressure to perform. Just people sharing thoughts, conversation, and small moments. Most social apps are designed to keep you scrolling. Timid is designed to feel calmer, slower, and more human. What you can do • Write posts and share what’s on your mind • Explore thoughts from real people • Follow friends and connect at your own pace • Chat without pressure or endless distractions • Customize your profile with themes and avatars A different kind of feed There’s no algorithm deciding what you should see. Posts appear as they’re shared, giving everyone an equal voice. Likes with meaning Likes in Timid have two purposes. Some can be spent on customization like themes and avatars. Others stay on your profile as a small sign of positive participation. You’re in control • Choose who sees your posts • Share with friends or more broadly • Block and report when needed Timid is built for people who want a quieter, more genuine way to connect.

About

Nice Social

Features
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Nice is a simple, distraction-free client for Nice.Social, the social component of 10Centuries. Designed for people who enjoy thoughtful conversations, long-form writing, and genuine connections, Nice puts people first. There are no recommendation algorithms, no engagement tricks, and no endless stream of content competing for your attention. Follow the people you care about. Share updates, photos, and articles. Participate in conversations at your own pace. Because Nice.Social is built around community rather than growth-at-all-costs, access is available to existing 10Centuries members. If you already have a 10Centuries account, simply sign in and start exploring. Features: • Read and publish posts • Follow interesting people • Share photos and articles • Fast, lightweight timeline browsing • Dark mode support • Secure authentication using the iOS Keychain • Local caching for improved performance • No advertising • No tracking • No sale of personal data Your Privacy Nice communicates directly with the 10Centuries platform. Your data remains under your control and is never shared with third parties. Posts may be temporarily cached on your device to improve performance, and your session credentials are securely stored using Apple's Keychain technology. A Different Kind of Social Network Nice.Social is part of 10Centuries, an independent publishing platform based in Japan. Instead of optimising for engagement, Nice is designed to help people write, communicate, and stay connected without constant interruption. An existing 10Centuries account is required to use this application.

Screenshots

Timid App4 screens
Nice Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nice Social at every 2 days against Timid App's every 3 weeks. Timid App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timid App ships an update every 3 weeks, Nice Social every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timid App versus Nice Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimid AppNice Social
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPER MAGNUS HOLLMOJason Irwin

In-app purchases

None

Timid App

No in-app purchases

None

Nice Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timid App free?
Timid App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nice Social free?
Nice Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timid App or Nice Social have ads?
Neither Timid App nor Nice Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timid App or Nice Social?
Timid App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nice Social every 2 days. Most recently, Timid App was updated on October 10, 2026 and Nice Social on October 28, 2026.

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