Comparison

Kidstream vs Curiosity University

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

Head to head
About

Kidstream

This streaming service offers a curated selection of educational and imaginative shows for children. It focuses on content that sparks curiosity and promotes social-emotional learning, free from violent or questionable material. Parents can enjoy alongside their kids with a variety of popular and enriching programs.

Highlights
  • 100% commercial-free streaming
  • STEM, arts, music, and social-emotional learning content
  • No violent or questionable content
  • Shows enjoyable for both kids and parents
  • Curated selection of popular children's programs
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Named the #1 streaming service and top new kids’ TV app! • 100% commercial-free • Shows that spark imagination and tap into a variety of interests, such as STEM, arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, adventure, problem solving and social + emotional learning • Free from violent or questionable content • Genuinely good, enriching TV for kids with shows that are enjoyable for parents as well, including: • Thomas & Friends • LazyTown • Sid the Science Kid • Shaun the Sheep • Timmy Time • Kate & Mim-Mim • Pingu • The Wiggles • Barney & Friends • Space Kids • Coyote Peterson • Science Max • And TONS more! Subscribe now and start your Kidstream adventure today! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Kidstream on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.kidstream.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.kidstream.tv/privacy

About

Curiosity University

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Curiosity University is a community of learners who think that every day you learn something new is a good day. At Curiosity University, we find the most interesting and entertaining professors at the country’s most prestigious universities and ask them to share a fascinating talk with our members. So whether you’re interested in Lincoln’s leadership, the science of aging or how to watch movies like a film professor - we have the perfect video for you.

Screenshots

Kidstream4 screens
Curiosity University3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curiosity University at none against Kidstream's 2. Curiosity University also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kidstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Curiosity University asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidstream ships an update every 3 months, Curiosity University every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kidstream versus Curiosity University: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidstreamCuriosity University
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandvida, LLCCuriosityStream, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidstream

Subscriptions2
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Curiosity University

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidstream free?
Kidstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curiosity University free?
Curiosity University is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kidstream or Curiosity University have ads?
Neither Kidstream nor Curiosity University shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidstream or Curiosity University?
Kidstream ships an update every 3 months, and Curiosity University every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kidstream was updated on October 24, 2026 and Curiosity University on October 24, 2026.

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