Comparison

Intelligence Squared+ vs Estelle Community

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

Head to head
About

Intelligence Squared+

Access a vast library of debates and discussions from leading figures in politics, science, and the arts. Engage with speakers live, connect with other subscribers, and enjoy exclusive discounts on events and merchandise.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library of debates
  • Live event streaming
  • Interactive Q&A with speakers
  • Subscriber community
  • Discounts on tickets and merchandise
  • Premium newsletter
Features
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Spend time with the world’s most brilliant minds today with an Intelligence Squared+ subscription. Brimming with more than 20 years of debates and discussions, our online video-streaming service offers you the chance to hear from some of the biggest and brightest names in politics, journalism, science, technology, and the arts, including: Stephen Fry, Malala Yousafzai, Yuval Noah Harari, Idris Elba, Helena Bonham Carter, Jarvis Cocker, Stacey Abrams, Simon Schama, Tom Hiddleston, Mary Beard, Mehdi Hasan and many more. There’s an endless trove of conversations to explore. You can tune into live events, ask questions to our speakers and talk to other subscribers – all within the app. As an Intelligence Squared+ subscriber you’ll also gain: – ad-free access to all our upcoming and past events online – 15% discounts on tickets to our in-person events and merchandise – discounts on new books – our premium newsletter direct to your inbox Subscribe today to start watching. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Intelligence Squared+ on a 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://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/privacy

About

Estelle Community

Features
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Your Maison Estelle mobile app allows you to make reservations for dining across the club, book cultural programming events and access your membership information.

Screenshots

Intelligence Squared+4 screens
Estelle Community3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Estelle Community at none against Intelligence Squared+'s 2. Estelle Community also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 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. Intelligence Squared+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Estelle Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intelligence Squared+ ships an update every 2 months, Estelle Community monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intelligence Squared+ versus Estelle Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntelligence Squared+Estelle Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIntelligence Squared (UK) LtdPeopleVine

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Intelligence Squared+

Subscriptions2
  • Intelligence Squared+ Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Intelligence Squared+ Yearly7 Days trial$134.991 Year
None

Estelle Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intelligence Squared+ free?
Intelligence Squared+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Estelle Community free?
Estelle Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intelligence Squared+ or Estelle Community have ads?
Neither Intelligence Squared+ nor Estelle Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intelligence Squared+ or Estelle Community?
Intelligence Squared+ ships an update every 2 months, and Estelle Community monthly. Most recently, Intelligence Squared+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Estelle Community on October 25, 2026.

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