Settle In vs Car Curious
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Settle In
This app provides newcomers to the U.S. with practical tips, reliable information, and direct support. It features a messaging system for quick answers, a news feed for updates, and an extensive resource library in multiple languages.
- Two-way messaging with Digital Community Liaison
- News feed for U.S. living updates
- Expanded resource library with articles and videos
- Multilingual support (7 languages for messaging, 11 for resources)
- Direct access to Settle In website content
Read full descriptionHide full description
Settle In is designed to support newcomers as they navigate life in the United States. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, reliable information, or answers to your questions, Settle In puts everything you need right at your fingertips. Key Features - Two-Way Messaging: Connect directly with our Digital Community Liaison team for answers in 7 languages—within one business day. - News Feed: Stay informed with timely updates about living in the U.S. - Expanded Resource Library: Explore articles, videos, and guides in 11 languages, all drawn from the Settle In website. Since 2017, Settle In has helped thousands of newcomers access multilingual, mobile-friendly resources. With this relaunch, we’re making it easier than ever to find trusted information and get support—anytime, anywhere. Download Settle In today and start your journey with confidence.
Car Curious
Read full descriptionHide full description
Car Curious plays automotive podcasts and explains what the hosts are talking about as they talk. A host mentions an Audi RS3 or a limited-slip diff, and a card slides up with the car's specs or what the part does. Tap it to read more, or dismiss it and keep listening. Coming Up lists the next explained moments in the episode before you reach them. Tap one to jump to it. The Transcript tab follows along with the audio. Tap a line to jump to that moment. Afraid to Ask mode explains things in plain language, without assuming you grew up in a shop. Download episodes and follow the shows you like. You can control playback from the Lock Screen or Control Center without taking out your phone. In the car, you get your shows, your queue and new episodes on the CarPlay screen. On Apple Watch, you can control playback from your wrist. Follow a show to get a notification when a new episode comes out, and turn that off per show or for all of them. Shows include Remarkable Results Radio and Everyday Driver Car Debate, among more than 300 car podcasts. Images are independently selected and posted by the Car Curious platform and are not provided by Driven Radio Show; photo credits belong to the respective owners.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Car Curious at every 5 days against Settle In's every 3 months. Settle In's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Settle In ships an update every 3 months, Car Curious every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Settle In | Car Curious |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | International Rescue Committee, Inc. | Ryan Williams |
In-app purchases
Settle In
No in-app purchases
Car Curious
No in-app purchases
