# JRemote vs CuriosityStream

The clearest difference is price: CuriosityStream at Free against JRemote's $12.99. CuriosityStream also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 28). JRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (63% vs 31%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CuriosityStream is free to download; JRemote costs $12.99 up front. CuriosityStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. JRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

CuriosityStream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CuriosityStream has 6.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of JRemote's written reviews are positive against 31% of CuriosityStream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, CuriosityStream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JRemote | CuriosityStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 30.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JRiver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009392671) | [CuriosityStream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971830623) |

## What reviewers say

### JRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your JRiver Media Center library remotely from your iOS devices. Manage playback, edit metadata, and stream audio, even outside your home network. Supports DLNA devices and CarPlay.

**Highlights:** Full remote control of JRiver Media Center, DLNA device control and zone management, Automatic and manual server setup, Edit and view file metadata, Playback controls with HUD, Audio streaming to iOS device, CarPlay enabled

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent remote control
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Great companion to JRiver Media Center

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs with video playback
- 🐛 Settings revert unexpectedly
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play videos
- Inability to connect to media server
- Inconsistent behavior when changing media server IP
- Playback issues with certain audio formats
- Album art not updating when song changes

**Requested features**

- Offline music playback
- Ability to control DSP settings
- Customizable views and layouts
- Gapless playback
- Playlist creation and management


### CuriosityStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624)

Access a vast library of award-winning documentaries and non-fiction content covering science, nature, history, and biographies. Enjoy ad-free streaming and offline viewing for all ages, including a dedicated kids' section.

**Highlights:** Unlimited documentary streaming, Offline viewing with downloads, 4K and HD content, New content added weekly, CuriosityKIDS section, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard | $5.99 | per month |
| Smart Bundle | $11.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Bundle | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 💡 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Diverse range of documentaries
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Streaming issues and buffering problems
- 🐛 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🐛 Chromecast/casting support issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent playback controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Videos not resuming from last position
- Casting issues and video playback problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Offline downloads
- Profiles/multiple user support
- Improved search and recommendation features
- Better integration with TV platforms
- Customizable playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JRemote free?

JRemote costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CuriosityStream free?

CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JRemote or CuriosityStream?

CuriosityStream is rated higher. JRemote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while CuriosityStream averages 4.6 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do JRemote or CuriosityStream have ads?

Neither JRemote nor CuriosityStream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JRemote or CuriosityStream?

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, and CuriosityStream monthly. Most recently, JRemote was updated on October 13, 2026 and CuriosityStream on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*