Comparison

Listening Science vs SciQuest

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

Head to head
About

Listening Science

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Dedicated Podcast Player for Science Magazine Podcast Ideal for learning English for Science and Technology. Supports repeat playback of any location while viewing the text. Copyright of the audio and text played belongs to Β©Science Magazine

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SciQuest

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Black holes, quantum computers, zombie ants and the edge of the universe. SciQuest is a science video app for curious minds. Watch in-depth documentaries or swipe through short clips, and learn how the universe really works. Whether you have five minutes or a whole evening, there's always something new to explore. WHAT YOU'LL WATCH β€’ Space & Astronomy: Mars, black holes, distant galaxies, and missions like the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which is "touching" the Sun. β€’ Physics: Quantum computing, the Higgs boson, and the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, explained clearly. β€’ Biology & Nature: Tardigrades that survive in space, zombie ants, the deadliest animals on Earth, and the strange ways life adapts. β€’ Earth & Climate: How climate change is reshaping our planet and what it takes to protect it. β€’ Technology & Innovation: The latest in AI, computing and medical breakthroughs that are changing the world. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SCIQUEST β€’ Clips: Short, vertical science videos you can swipe through. Perfect for a quick dose of "wow." β€’ Full-length documentaries: Go deeper with longer videos when you want the full story. β€’ Browse by topic: Jump straight to space, physics, biology, technology and more. β€’ Fast search: Find any topic, from "wormholes" to "DNA", in seconds. β€’ Continue Watching: Pick up exactly where you left off. β€’ Save for later: Build your own list of videos to watch next. β€’ New video alerts: Get notified when fresh science lands. β€’ Made for iPhone and iPad: A clean, fast player built for big screens and small ones. GREAT FOR Students, teachers, homeschoolers, lifelong learners, and anyone who loves documentaries, space facts and STEM. SciQuest makes science easy to understand without dumbing it down. Subscription Details:Β  SciQuest Monthly/Annual Subscription.Β  A subscription fee of $9.99 per month or 99.99 per year will be charged to your credit card via your iTunes account.Β  Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.Β  Once activated, the subscription cannot be canceled for the current billing cycle.You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your iTunes account settings. For further assistance, please contact our support team at: contact@appsfornexus.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://appsfornexus.com/terms-use-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Listening Science2 screens
SciQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Listening Science at none against SciQuest's 2. Listening Science also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SciQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Listening Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Listening Science versus SciQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListening ScienceSciQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHiroshi SakaiAppsForNexus SMC Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Listening Science

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SciQuest

Subscriptions2
  • SciQuest Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • SciQuest Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Listening Science free?
Listening Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SciQuest free?
SciQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Listening Science or SciQuest have ads?
Both Listening Science and SciQuest show ads.

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