# Spindl vs Nerdie

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nerdie at 15.1 against Spindl's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spindl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nerdie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spindl | Nerdie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Size | 38 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikey Hurdle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883079712) | [HALIL AHMET CENGELOGLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863259309) |

## What reviewers say

### Spindl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindl-reading-journal/id6765479964)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spindl Premium — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Spindl Premium — Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Spindl Lifetime — Founding | $49.99 | one-time |


### Nerdie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdie-book-tracker/id6787246760)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nerdie Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spindl free?

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

### Is Nerdie free?

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

### Do Spindl or Nerdie have ads?

Neither Spindl nor Nerdie shows ads.

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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.*