Comparison

Curio vs Learn Excel

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

Head to head
About

Curio

This app uses AI to create personalized, day-by-day learning paths for any subject. It offers structured curricula, quizzes, flashcards, and progress tracking to help users master new skills efficiently. Learn coding, music, languages, and more with a clear roadmap from beginner to expert.

Highlights
  • AI-generated personalized curricula
  • Day-by-day learning plans
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Quizzes and active recall
  • Gamified progress tracking (XP, streaks, levels)
  • Multiple learning realms
  • Focus tools and study tracking
Features
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Learn anything. Curio turns AI into your personal tutor — pick any topic and get a structured, day-by-day learning path built just for you. No random tutorials. No information overload. Just a clear roadmap from beginner to expert. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose what you want to learn — coding, design, music, languages, business, science, anything 2. AI generates a personalized curriculum with daily lessons 3. Follow your day-by-day plan with quizzes, flashcards, and projects 4. Track progress with streaks, XP, and level-ups PERSONALIZED AI CURRICULUM Curio doesn't give you a generic course. It builds a custom learning path based on what you want to master. Python? Guitar? Marketing? Photography? AI creates a structured roadmap with the right depth and pace for you. MULTIPLE LEARNING REALMS Learn more than one thing at a time. Each topic gets its own Realm with its own curriculum, progress, and flashcards. Switch between Realms anytime. GAMIFICATION THAT WORKS • XP for every completed lesson • Daily streaks that build consistency • Weekly challenges with bonus rewards • Level progression showing real growth • Curio Cat — your learning companion who grows with you SPACED REPETITION FLASHCARDS Learn once, remember forever. Built-in flashcards use proven spaced repetition to schedule reviews at the perfect time. 5 minutes a day keeps weeks of learning fresh. QUIZZES & ACTIVE RECALL Micro-quizzes test understanding, not just memory. Adaptive difficulty that gets harder as you improve. FOCUS TOOLS • Pomodoro-style focus timer • Daily reflection journal • Weekly progress dashboard • Study time tracking BUILT FOR EVERYONE Students studying for exams. Career changers learning new skills. Developers picking up new tech. Creatives exploring new mediums. Professionals upskilling. Hobbyists diving deep into any passion. PODCAST & VIDEO LEARNING Curated YouTube videos and podcasts integrated into your curriculum. Learn by reading, watching, or listening. 100% FREE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. No paywalls. No trial periods. No premium tier. Just learn. Stop scrolling random tutorials hoping something sticks. Get a real plan. Download Curio. Pick a topic. Start today

About

Learn Excel

Features
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Master Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets the way that actually sticks — by doing. Learn Excel turns spreadsheet confusion into real, job-ready skills with short, interactive lessons you can finish on a coffee break. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up for a new role, you'll go from blank cells to confident pro — one bite-sized lesson at a time. WHY LEARN EXCEL Spreadsheets run the working world. From budgets and reports to data analysis and dashboards, Excel is the #1 skill on resumes for a reason. Learn Excel makes it approachable, practical, and genuinely enjoyable — no dry theory, no endless videos, just hands-on practice that builds real understanding you can use at work the same day. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Spreadsheet foundations — cells, rows, columns, formatting, and navigating like a pro • Core formulas & functions — SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, TEXT, and dates • The power lookups — VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH explained simply • Data analysis — sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and data validation • Pivot tables & charts — turn raw data into clear, shareable insights • Pro shortcuts and time-savers that help you work faster every day HOW IT WORKS • Bite-sized, interactive lessons — learn in minutes, not hours • Practice as you go — apply each concept immediately instead of just watching • A clear path from beginner to advanced, at your own pace • Works for both Microsoft Excel AND Google Sheets • Learn anywhere — built for your phone and perfect for your commute WHO IT'S FOR • Students and job seekers who want an in-demand, resume-ready skill • Professionals leveling up at work — finance, marketing, operations, admin, and more • Anyone who has ever felt stuck staring at a spreadsheet Start today and become the person on your team who just "gets" spreadsheets. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Learn Excel is free to download and includes free lessons to get you started. Unlimited access to all lessons and features requires a Learn Excel Pro auto-renewable subscription. • Subscription options: weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Exact prices are shown in the app before you purchase and are billed in your local currency. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@coddykit.com. Privacy Policy: https://coddykit.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Curio4 screens
Learn Excel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curio at none against Learn Excel's 3. Curio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Learn Excel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Learn Excel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Curio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curio ships an update every 4 days, Learn Excel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Curio versus Learn Excel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurioLearn Excel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopal BagaswarMEHMET CANKER (TR)

In-app purchases

None

Curio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Excel

Subscriptions3
  • Learn Excel Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Excel Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Learn Excel Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Curio free?
Curio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Excel free?
Learn Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curio or Learn Excel have ads?
Neither Curio nor Learn Excel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curio or Learn Excel?
Curio ships an update every 4 days, and Learn Excel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Curio was updated on October 9, 2026 and Learn Excel on October 1, 2026.

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