Comparison

Curiosity vs Becoming a Stoic

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

Head to head
About

Curiosity

Access book-level knowledge in short, engaging multimedia snippets. Learn about diverse topics instantly, anytime, anywhere, with personalized content tailored to your evolving interests. It's a modern approach to expanding your horizons.

Highlights
  • Instant knowledge snippets
  • Multimedia learning experience
  • Personalized learning journeys
  • Snackable content format
  • Diverse range of topics
  • Seamless user experience
Features
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In today's fast-paced world, accessibility to information has transformed radically. Movies have shifted from cinemas to the comfort of our homes via streaming platforms, and social media has replaced traditional magazines and newspapers with instant, snappy content. But what about books? Enter "Curiosity: Microlearning Books" - an innovative app designed to make book-like knowledge more accessible than ever before. Imagine combining the depth of books with the dynamic, engaging format of TikTok. That's Curiosity for you! It's not just an app; it's a revolution in the way we consume knowledge. Gone are the days of ordering expensive books, waiting for their delivery, and letting them gather dust on the shelf with scores of other unread books. Curiosity liberates you from these constraints, offering a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Main Features: Instant Knowledge, Anytime, Anywhere: Curiosity generates book-level knowledge in easily digestible snippets. Want to learn about quantum physics, Renaissance art, or modern psychology? Curiosity delivers it instantly in a format that takes no more than 2 minutes to consume. Multimedia Learning Experience: Understanding that books can be daunting with their text-heavy content, Curiosity infuses learning with audio and visual aids. This multimodal approach caters to all learning styles, making the process more engaging and effective. Personalized Learning Journeys: Your interests today might not be the same tomorrow. Curiosity understands this and adapts to your evolving curiosity. With its personalized content generation, you're always one tap away from learning something new and exciting. Snackable Content: Who said learning can't be fun and quick? Curiosity breaks down complex topics into bite-sized pieces, perfect for those short breaks or moments of idle time. It's like scrolling through a feed of knowledge! Diverse Range of Topics: Whether you're a science enthusiast, a history buff, or a literature lover, Curiosity has something for everyone. Its extensive library covers a wide array of subjects, offering a comprehensive learning experience. Seamless User Experience: With its user-friendly interface, finding and exploring content on Curiosity is a breeze. The app is designed to be intuitive, making your journey of discovery smooth and enjoyable. Why Curiosity? For the Modern Learner: In a world where time is precious, Curiosity ensures that learning doesn't take a backseat. It's perfect for those who love to learn but can't commit to long hours of reading. Flexible and Convenient: Learn on the go, whether you're commuting, taking a break, or just need a quick dose of knowledge. Expand Your Horizons: With Curiosity, every day is an opportunity to learn something new and fascinating. Curiosity is not just an app; it's a gateway to endless learning possibilities. It's where knowledge meets convenience, and learning becomes a daily, enjoyable habit. Download Curiosity: Microlearning Books today and start feeding your curiosity! Discover our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/85444675

About

Becoming a Stoic

Features
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LIVE WELL. LIVE STOIC. Stoicism is easy to understand in theory. Applying it during criticism, uncertainty, anger, conflict, or a difficult decision is harder. Becoming a Stoic helps you learn the foundations of Stoic philosophy, rehearse better responses before pressure takes over, reflect privately, and use what you learn in real life. LEARN STOICISM PRACTICALLY Explore eight structured foundation lessons covering: • What Stoicism is • What is under your control • Facts, judgments, and predictions • Wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control • Working with emotions • Roles and responsibilities • Responding to adversity • Daily reflection and review Lessons include sourced Stoic texts, modern explanations, practical examples, common misunderstandings, personal maxims, and short prompts for reflection. REHEARSE REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS Practise how you want to respond before a similar moment happens in real life. Work through 80 authored exercises across four formats: • Choose a Response — compare actions, consequences, virtues, and trade-offs • Examine an Impression — separate observable facts from judgments, assumptions, and predictions • Dilemma Practice — reason through difficult choices where several responses may be defensible • Finish the Sentence — formulate words or actions you could realistically use Exercises follow a clear Situation → Action → Review structure. Feedback explains what each option protects, what it risks, and when another choice may be stronger. There are no points, streak pressure, or simplistic claims that one response is always “the Stoic answer.” BUILD A DAILY STOIC PRACTICE The Today screen brings your practice together: • A sourced daily Stoic idea • A clear modern reflection • A recommended exercise • Your next foundation lesson • Guided evening review • Saved quotations and history • Optional reminders Your selected focus areas influence the lessons, practices, and ideas recommended to you. USE PRACTICAL STOIC TOOLS Pause, regain perspective, and prepare before acting with: • Breathing Space • Life in Weeks • The Wider View • Four-Virtue Compass • Prepare for Difficulty Life in Weeks presents the time you have already lived as a simple weekly grid—a quiet reminder to use the present deliberately. REFLECT PRIVATELY Keep a personal library of: • Evening reviews • Completed practice attempts • Saved Stoic quotations • Personal maxims • Previous answers and reflections Return to earlier responses, revise what you wrote, export your data as human-readable JSON, or delete everything whenever you choose. WIDGETS THAT KEEP THE PRACTICE CLOSE Add Today’s Idea and Life in Weeks widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Widgets display only safe content, such as sourced quotations and explicitly approved personal maxims. Private reflections and exercise answers are never shown automatically. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your personal content stays on your device. • No account • No advertising • No analytics • No AI chat • No social feed • No cloud sync • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or device-passcode protection • Complete data export and deletion FREE TO START • All eight foundation lessons • Today and evening review • Your private Library • Life in Weeks • Two-minute Breathing Space • 27 starter exercises • Reminders and privacy controls • Data export and deletion Becoming a Stoic is an educational and reflective tool. It does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Curiosity3 screens
Becoming a Stoic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Curiosity and Becoming a Stoic are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Curiosity sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Becoming a Stoic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Curiosity versus Becoming a Stoic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuriosityBecoming a Stoic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRishabh MainiFrontend Accelerator ApS

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Curiosity

Subscriptions9
  • Curiosity Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Curiosity Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Curiosity Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Curiosity Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Curiosity Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Curiosity Yearly Exit Offer 1$34.991 Year
  • Curiosity Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Curiosity Yearly Sub (7 Day Free)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Curiosity Yearly Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year
1 purchases

Becoming a Stoic

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$6.99

Questions

Is Curiosity free?
Curiosity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Becoming a Stoic free?
Becoming a Stoic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curiosity or Becoming a Stoic have ads?
Neither Curiosity nor Becoming a Stoic shows ads.

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