# CuriosityStream vs Sweeney 365

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CuriosityStream | Sweeney 365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeney-365/id1220280845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CuriosityStream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971830623) | [Darkspire Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220280844) |

## What reviewers say

### CuriosityStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard | $5.99 | per month |
| Smart Bundle | $11.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Bundle | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 💡 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Diverse range of documentaries
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Streaming issues and buffering problems
- 🐛 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🐛 Chromecast/casting support issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent playback controls

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sweeney 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweeney-365/id1220280845)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*