Comparison

[Alien] Star Dust vs CuriVerse

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

Head to head
About

[Alien] Star Dust

Experience a traveling exhibition through augmented reality. View 3D models of meteorites with binaural sound, and learn about the vastness of space ecology and extraterrestrial dust. Recommended for use with headphones.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality meteorite viewing
  • 3D animated models
  • Binaural soundscapes
  • Educational content on space ecology
  • Interactive exhibition companion
  • Postcard integration
Features
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This app is part of the [Alien] Star Dust traveling exhibition, and is meant to be used in order to experience the installation. The app allows visitors to view 3D representations of historically significant meteorites with accompanying binaural sound. Inspired by the fact that 60-100 tons of extra-stellar dust falls on earth every day, the goal of the project is to make us aware of the larger space ecology and that these various pollutants we breathe know no boundaries. To use the app, enable your camera and point it at one of images of meteorites found in the exhibition space or on distributed postcards. An animated 3D rendering of the meteorite will appear on your screen with accompanying sound. Headphones are recommended for the best audio experience. [Alien] Star Dust: Signal to Noise is a project created by Victoria Vesna and co-produced with a team of artists and scientists to explore ‘Star Dust’ through sound, installation and online meditation. More information can be found at: https://alienstardust.com/

About

CuriVerse

This app uses evidence-based methods to cultivate curiosity as a daily habit. Engage in short missions, listen to guided lessons, and connect with a community to foster wonder and creativity in everyday life.

Highlights
  • Daily Missions
  • Mindful Curiosity Lessons
  • Community Sharing
  • Personal Growth Tracking
  • Content Recommendations
Features
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CuriVerse builds your curiosity using evidence-based methods developed in UC Santa Barbara's Psychological & Brain Sciences Department. The techniques build curiosity as a habit – creating lasting positive change in your personality. The app’s core features include: Daily Missions: short activities that help you try something new each day. Each mission takes just minutes but creates lasting impact. Complete it, share it in the community, and track your growth over time. Mindful Curiosity Lessons: audio-guided lessons teach you to discover wonder in even the most routine parts of your day. Turn your commute, lunch break, or evening walk into an opportunity for discovery. Community page: Share your discoveries, get inspired by others', and find top recommendations for fascinating podcasts, films, articles and more. Download this free app to experience more curiosity, wonder, and creativity in everyday life.

Screenshots

[Alien] Star Dust3 screens
CuriVerse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: [Alien] Star Dust at 5.0 against CuriVerse's 1.0. [Alien] Star Dust also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CuriVerse's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

[Alien] Star Dust holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[Alien] Star Dust ships an update every 4 months, CuriVerse every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
[Alien] Star Dust versus CuriVerse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[Alien] Star DustCuriVerse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictoria VesnaMadeleine Gross

Customer experience

[Alien] Star Dust

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CuriVerse

All ratings8 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

[Alien] Star Dust

No in-app purchases

None

CuriVerse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [Alien] Star Dust free?
[Alien] Star Dust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuriVerse free?
CuriVerse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, [Alien] Star Dust or CuriVerse?
[Alien] Star Dust is rated higher. [Alien] Star Dust averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CuriVerse averages 1.0 from 8 ratings.
Do [Alien] Star Dust or CuriVerse have ads?
Neither [Alien] Star Dust nor CuriVerse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, [Alien] Star Dust or CuriVerse?
[Alien] Star Dust ships an update every 4 months, and CuriVerse every 6 months. Most recently, [Alien] Star Dust was updated on June 5, 2026 and CuriVerse on August 23, 2026.

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