Comparison

TED Talks vs The Quiet Question

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

Head to head
About

TED Talks

Access thousands of inspiring and informative videos on a wide range of topics. Get personalized recommendations, watch with subtitles in over 100 languages, and download content for offline viewing. Stay curious and informed with this educational resource.

Highlights
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Subtitles in over 100 languages
  • Browse by topic or curator picks
  • Stream to Apple TV with AirPlay
  • Download videos for offline viewing
  • Watchlist for later
  • Surprise Me! feature
Features
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Get personalized recommendations that match your unique interests, or browse TED’s library of thousands of inspiring, informative, transformational videos for free. Features on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: ・Sign in to get personalized recommendations and sync videos across all your devices ・Watch videos with subtitles in over 100 languages ・Check out the newest and trending videos, browse by topic, or select from our curators’ picks ・Stream videos to your Apple TV with AirPlay ・Download videos to watch offline ・Add talks your list to watch later ・Toggle between dark mode or light modes ・Get instant inspiration with the “Surprise Me!” feature Get the TED app to stay curious, informed and inspired.

About

The Quiet Question

Features
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There comes a point where success no longer feels the way it used to. From the outside, things may still be working. You’re still showing up. Still delivering. But internally, something begins to shift. Not wrong. Just…not right in the same way. WHAT THIS IS: The Quiet Question is a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters—without walking away from everything you’ve built. It’s not about fixing yourself or starting over. It’s about creating the space to listen more clearly… and move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and alignment. WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: Inside the app, you’ll find... - Short, guided reflections designed to fit into a full life - Structured pathways to help quiet mental noise and reconnect with what matters - Rhythmic sessions to support focus, emotional processing, and inner clarity - A grounded, practical approach to navigating change from the inside out This is not a course you rush through. It’s something you return to—when you need it. WHO THIS IS FOR: This space was created for those who: - Have achieved success, but feel something more is calling - Are navigating a period of transition, uncertainty, or quiet questioning - Want clarity and direction without abandoning their life or career - Are ready to engage something deeper, at their own pace THE NEXT STEP: There is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes the path forward doesn’t begin with more effort… but with a moment of pause. The Quiet Question is where that begins. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TED Talks4 screens
The Quiet Question4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TED Talks at none against The Quiet Question's shown. TED Talks also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TED Talks versus The Quiet Question: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTED TalksThe Quiet Question
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB87 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTED Conferences LLCRonald Scott McDanel

Bugs and requests

TED Talks

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Videos fail to load or play
  • Saved talks disappear from user's list
  • Syncing issues with user accounts
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to create and manage playlists
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Improve Chromecast support
  • Add more customization options (e.g., video playback speed, dark mode)
  • Enhance discoverability of new and relevant content

The Quiet Question

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TED Talks

No in-app purchases

None

The Quiet Question

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TED Talks free?
TED Talks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Quiet Question free?
The Quiet Question is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TED Talks or The Quiet Question have ads?
The Quiet Question shows ads; TED Talks does not.

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