Comparison

Stupid Correlations vs Spurious

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

Head to head
About

Stupid Correlations

Features
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Finally, an app that proves what we've always suspected: everything is connected... statistically. Stupid Correlations generates hilariously absurd connections between real-world datasets. Deaths from vending machines vs. Nicolas Cage movies? There's a correlation for that. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the magic button 2. Watch two random datasets collide 3. Get an AI-generated chart with a ridiculous headline 4. Share your "findings" with the world FEATURES - Real data - AI-generated backgrounds & witty captions - Beautiful shareable chart cards - Animated video exports (Premium) PERFECT FOR โ€ข Impressing nobody at parties โ€ข Winning fake arguments โ€ข Making your statistics professor cry โ€ข Procrastinating productively Remember: Correlation โ‰  Causation. But it does = Entertainment. Free users get 3 generations per day. Premium unlocks 5/day, no ads, and video with voice-over creation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stupidcorrelations.app/terms.html

About

Spurious

Features
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Did you know sushi consumption correlates 99.6% with Gangnam Style YouTube views? Or that mozzarella tracks deaths from falling out of bed? Welcome to Spurious. Swipe through thousands of hilarious, mathematically real, and completely meaningless correlations. Pulled from 300+ public datasets (USDA, CDC, FBI, YouTube, and more), calculated with real Pearson coefficients, and served up for your endless amusement. WHAT YOU GET: - Thousands of absurd correlations, updated regularly - Real data from trusted government and public sources - Save favorites, share with friends who appreciate statistical nonsense - Create your own correlations from 300+ datasets - Learn why correlation never means causation - Ad-free version available via in-app purchase PERFECT FOR: - Data nerds who appreciate beautiful nonsense - Teachers explaining "correlation vs causation" - Friends who need better arguments at dinner parties - Anyone who finds humor in statistical absurdity - Reddit browsers (you probably got here from r/dataisbeautiful) WHY SPURIOUS EXISTS: We are pattern-matching creatures trapped in a world containing approximately seventeen million meaningless correlations. Spurious catalogs the funniest ones. Each correlation includes a Pearson coefficient (how strongly they track), the time period, the data sources, and sometimes a commentary explaining why the universe is probably laughing at us. Remember: correlation doesn't imply causation. But it does waggle its eyebrows suggestively and gesture furtively while mouthing "look over there." Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or any moment you need a reminder that statistics can be both real and ridiculous. Developed by Bo Bennekov. Questions, data source suggestions, or weird correlation ideas? Email bo@bennekov.net Privacy: We don't collect personal data. Some ads are served via third parties (remove them with a one-time purchase). Terms: getspurious.com/terms Privacy Policy: getspurious.com/privacy

Screenshots

Stupid Correlations4 screens
Spurious4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stupid Correlations and Spurious are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stupid Correlations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spurious sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stupid Correlations ships an update every 4 days, Spurious every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stupid Correlations versus Spurious: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStupid CorrelationsSpurious
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEFAN GIMESONBo Bennekov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stupid Correlations

Subscriptions2
  • Stupid Correlations Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Spurious

One-time1
  • Go Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Stupid Correlations free?
Stupid Correlations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spurious free?
Spurious is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stupid Correlations or Spurious have ads?
Both Stupid Correlations and Spurious show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stupid Correlations or Spurious?
Stupid Correlations ships an update every 4 days, and Spurious every 3 days. Most recently, Stupid Correlations was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spurious on October 7, 2026.

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