# Beyond Curie vs Dropout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beyond Curie at none against Dropout's 2. Beyond Curie also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Dropout's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 3) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Beyond Curie asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beyond Curie against 5.0 for Dropout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.

Beyond Curie ships an update every 5 weeks, Dropout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond Curie | Dropout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-curie/id1361608329/reviews) | [5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **77K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 99.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 782 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [North Carolina State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/377191484) | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond Curie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-curie/id1361608329)

Explore a new dimension of STEM pioneers through augmented reality. This app brings historical figures to life, offering an interactive and educational experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experience, Explore STEM pioneers, Interactive learning, Companion to illustrations, Educational content

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond Curie free?

Beyond Curie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beyond Curie or Dropout?

Beyond Curie and Dropout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 77K ratings respectively.

### Do Beyond Curie or Dropout have ads?

Neither Beyond Curie nor Dropout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond Curie or Dropout?

Beyond Curie ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, Beyond Curie was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dropout on October 20, 2026.

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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.*