Comparison

CuriosityStream vs Sweeney 365

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

Head to head
About

CuriosityStream

Access a vast library of award-winning documentaries and non-fiction content covering science, nature, history, and biographies. Enjoy ad-free streaming and offline viewing for all ages, including a dedicated kids' section.

Highlights
  • Unlimited documentary streaming
  • Offline viewing with downloads
  • 4K and HD content
  • New content added weekly
  • CuriosityKIDS section
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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CuriosityStream is the world’s leading documentary and non-fiction streaming service covering science, nature, history, biographies of real characters of consequence and pretty much anything else you can think of. Learn about our natural world alongside luminaries like Sir David Attenborough. Look at our universe with wonder as Michio Kaku and Brian Greene broaden your perspective on space, time and the future. Step back in time and explore dinosaurs, ancient history, and the rise of homo sapiens. Curiositystream also offers CuriosityKIDS, a dedicated collection of safe, entertaining and inspiring programs for families to enjoy together or for kids to watch on their own. Let CuriosityKids spark a love of learning and a passion for exploration. Plus, all CuriosityStream shows are downloadable so you can keep kids entertained while on the go. Whether your kids are budding astronomers, paleontologists, or historians, CuriosityStream has got you covered with award-winning, ad-free content. Join more than 20 million CuriosityStream subscribers and explore thousands of brain-boosting documentaries. CuriosityStream membership benefits: - Unlimited streaming of the best in documentary programming - Download shows so you can watch anytime, anywhere without an internet connection - 4K and HD documentaries available on multiple devices - New content added weekly so you’ll never run out of things to watch - Browse titles with multiple search tools to help you quickly find your favorite subject areas - Rate your favorite shows and get recommendations for related content - Bookmark shows to watch later or resume watching previously viewed shows on other devices You may cancel your membership and stop the billing anytime by logging into your account. Please Note: - Payment will be charged to the user's iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase By downloading this application, you agree to the CuriosityStream Terms of Use (https://curiositystream.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://curiositystream.com/privacy).

About

Sweeney 365

Stay connected with Camp Sweeney through this app. Parents can access camp news, view media, and get updates specifically about their campers. It's designed to keep families informed about camp activities and their child's experience.

Highlights
  • Camp news access
  • Media viewing
  • Camper-specific updates
  • Parent communication
  • Activity information
Features
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An app for Camp Sweeney parents to view news and media related to the camp and their campers.

Screenshots

CuriosityStream4 screens
Sweeney 3654 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sweeney 365 at none against CuriosityStream's 6. Sweeney 365 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). CuriosityStream's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 9). On price, update cadence, 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. CuriosityStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sweeney 365 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sweeney 365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CuriosityStream has 6.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of CuriosityStream's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sweeney 365's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, Sweeney 365 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CuriosityStream versus Sweeney 365: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuriosityStreamSweeney 365
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosityStream, LLCDarkspire Media

Customer experience

CuriosityStream

All ratings6,266 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral16.9%
Negative52.4%

Sweeney 365

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

CuriosityStream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Videos not resuming from last position
  • Casting issues and video playback problems
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline downloads
  • Profiles/multiple user support
  • Improved search and recommendation features
  • Better integration with TV platforms
  • Customizable playback controls

Sweeney 365

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CuriosityStream

Subscriptions6
  • Basic$5.991 Month
  • Standard$5.991 Month
  • Smart Bundle$11.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Basic$49.991 Year
  • Standard$49.991 Year
  • Smart Bundle$79.991 Year
None

Sweeney 365

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CuriosityStream free?
CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sweeney 365 free?
Sweeney 365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CuriosityStream or Sweeney 365?
Sweeney 365 is rated higher. CuriosityStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Sweeney 365 averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do CuriosityStream or Sweeney 365 have ads?
Neither CuriosityStream nor Sweeney 365 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuriosityStream or Sweeney 365?
CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, and Sweeney 365 every 3 weeks. Most recently, CuriosityStream was updated on October 2, 2026 and Sweeney 365 on September 17, 2026.

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