Beyond Curie vs Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond Curie
Explore a new dimension of STEM pioneers through augmented reality. This app brings historical figures to life, offering an interactive and educational experience.
- Augmented Reality experience
- Explore STEM pioneers
- Interactive learning
- Companion to illustrations
- Educational content
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The Beyond Curie App is an Augmented Reality companion to the Beyond Curie illustrations and allows you to explore another dimension of these pioneers in STEM. It was developed by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya in collaboration with Laber Labs at North Carolina State University. Learn more at beyondcurie.com
Tap
Explore, play, and shape short videos with interactive elements. Make choices that change the story and play mini-games within the video content. Discover new stories and replay for hidden paths and alternate endings.
- Branching narratives
- Playable video mini-games
- Discover new interactive stories
- Rewritable endings
- Hidden routes and alternate endings
- Drag-and-drop creation tools
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Tap turns short videos into living worlds you can explore, play, and shape with a single touch. One swipe reveals new scenes, one tap rewrites the ending—every gesture matters. What you can do • Choose Your Path – Branching narratives put you in charge of every scene and finale. • Play Inside the Video – Mini-games pop up right where the action happens; unlock secret content by winning—or losing. • Discover Fresh Stories – A constantly expanding feed of interactive shorts keeps surprises coming from creators worldwide. Why it’s different • Zero Passive Scrolling – Quick breaks become micro-adventures, perfect for on-the-go fun. • Instant Immersion – Tap’s ultra-light engine loads fast, so every interaction feels smooth and seamless. • Replay Value – Hidden routes and alternate endings reward curiosity and multiple plays. For creators • Drag-and-Drop Tools – Add hotspots, choices, and win/lose moments without writing code. • Real-Time Preview – Test every branch and interaction before you publish. • Built-In Audience – Share to Tap’s global feed and watch engagement spike as viewers replay to unlock every path. Download Tap today and experience the next generation of short-form media—where entertainment finally answers to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap at every 2 weeks against Beyond Curie's every 5 weeks. Beyond Curie's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beyond Curie against 5.0 for Tap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Beyond Curie ships an update every 5 weeks, Tap every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Beyond Curie | Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 782 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | North Carolina State University | Noisy Swan |
Customer experience
Beyond Curie
Tap
In-app purchases
Beyond Curie
No in-app purchases
Tap
No in-app purchases









