Comparison

Curious Edinburgh vs Unibuddy

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

Head to head
About

Curious Edinburgh

Features
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Are you interested in the fascinating and important scientific, medical and technological heritage of the city of Edinburgh? From Darwin to Dolly the sheep our app will allow you to explore some of the places associated with major scientific and medical discoveries and personalities, as well as some that are less famous, but deserve to be more widely known. We have sought out stories from the history of science in Edinburgh which will inspire, inform and amuse both visitors and residents of the city. You can visit the places in our tour in an order that suits you, although the numbering suggests an order that would be convenient for a visitor to the city on foot. We estimate that to see all the places on the tour should take approximately three hours, but you may choose to visit only those which are of special interest to you. You can create your own itinerary based on your interests and the amount of time you have available. The map will help you find the places and orientate yourself in the city. All the stops on our tour are within walking distance from Waverley station and the city centre, although for a few of the more distant ones some visitors may prefer to use Edinburgh’s excellent bus services. Accessibility Statement: http://curiousedinburgh.org/accessibility-statement

About

Unibuddy

Connect with current students and prospective peers to gather information and make informed university decisions. Chat with others interested in or applying to various institutions to ease your transition.

Highlights
  • Connect with current students
  • Chat with prospective students
  • Information for university decisions
  • Community invitations
  • University exploration
Features
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Helping you to make connections and get the information you need to make the best decisions for you as you transition into university. Download the app and sign in to chat to current students or other prospective students, depending on what stage you're at in your decision making journey. If you have been invited to a community to chat to other prospective students, follow the steps in your invite to create an account. Experiences shared, decisions made. With this app you’ll be able to make connections across the different universities you’re interested in or applying to.

Screenshots

Curious Edinburgh3 screens
Unibuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unibuddy at every 6 days against Curious Edinburgh's every 7 months. Unibuddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

Curious Edinburgh ships an update every 7 months, Unibuddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Curious Edinburgh versus Unibuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurious EdinburghUnibuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—6.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB46 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperThe University of EdinburghUnibuddy Limited

In-app purchases

None

Curious Edinburgh

No in-app purchases

None

Unibuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Curious Edinburgh free?
Curious Edinburgh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unibuddy free?
Unibuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Curious Edinburgh or Unibuddy have ads?
Neither Curious Edinburgh nor Unibuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curious Edinburgh or Unibuddy?
Curious Edinburgh ships an update every 7 months, and Unibuddy every 6 days. Most recently, Curious Edinburgh was updated on October 29, 2026 and Unibuddy on October 30, 2026.

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