# Curio vs Construct

Curio and Construct both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Curio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Construct's. Curio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Construct sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Curio against 4.7 for Construct. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Curio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Construct's.

Curio ships an update every 2 weeks, Construct every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curio | Construct |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curio-learn-by-discovering/id6754835692/reviews)** | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-get-smarter-daily/id6772766112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvey Roberts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465289663) | [Construct Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772766114) |

## What reviewers say

### Curio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curio-learn-by-discovering/id6754835692)

Discover new knowledge through engaging levels and quizzes. Personalize your learning journey by exploring topics that interest you, from history to science. Build a daily streak and solidify your understanding with review sessions.

**Highlights:** Explore personalized topics, Interactive learning levels, Engaging quizzes, Lesson review sessions, Daily streak tracking, Wide range of subjects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curio Unlimited Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Curio Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Construct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construct-get-smarter-daily/id6772766112)

Train your mind with proven memory techniques and adaptive games. Improve focus, recall, and cognitive speed in just 10 minutes daily. Track your progress and compete with others to unlock your full mental potential.

**Highlights:** Memory Palace technique, Spaced repetition, Adaptive brain games, Progress tracking, Weekly leaderboards, Focus and reasoning exercises

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Construct Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Construct Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Construct Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Construct Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Construct Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Construct Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curio free?

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

### Is Construct free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curio or Construct?

Curio is rated higher. Curio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Construct averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Curio or Construct have ads?

Both Curio and Construct show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curio or Construct?

Curio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Construct every 10 days. Most recently, Curio was updated on October 30, 2026 and Construct on October 31, 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.*