Comparison

CuriosityStream vs -Pip-

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

-Pip-

This app blends social media with augmented reality and geocaching, allowing users to leave and discover content at real-world locations. It enhances communication by connecting people through shared physical spaces.

Highlights
  • Location-based messaging
  • Augmented reality content
  • Geocaching elements
  • Real-world interaction
  • Content discovery
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Pip is a new kind of social network, going beyond the wall and beyond the timeline to improve the way people live and communicate. Through combining elements of social media, geocaching, and augmented reality, users can leave their content in real places for real people to interact with and appreciate. Some considerations: Pip is an augmented reality geolocation application which places significant demands on your device. For example, your device’s camera takes time to pass exposure and focus control to Pip. Please give your device’s camera a moment to catch up. Likewise, Pip is reliant on the location services provided by your device. Waiting for your device to locate itself to within 10 meters (five meters is best) will provide optimal results. Current devices are rarely able to pinpoint their location accurately in buildings. Finally, your device’s cellular signal strength will dictate how quickly your Pips are saved and retrieved. Try Pip. Have fun and let us know how we can improve Pip: info@pipme.com.

Screenshots

CuriosityStream4 screens
-Pip-4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: -Pip- at 100% against CuriosityStream's 31%. -Pip- also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CuriosityStream's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. -Pip- asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

-Pip- 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 5, 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 100% of -Pip-'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, -Pip- every 51 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CuriosityStream versus -Pip-: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuriosityStream-Pip-
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 51 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB146 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosityStream, LLCPipbin, Inc.

Customer experience

CuriosityStream

All ratings6,269 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral16.9%
Negative52.2%

-Pip-

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

-Pip-

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

-Pip-

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CuriosityStream free?
CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is -Pip- free?
-Pip- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CuriosityStream or -Pip-?
-Pip- is rated higher. CuriosityStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while -Pip- averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Which is updated more often, CuriosityStream or -Pip-?
CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, and -Pip- every 51 months. Most recently, CuriosityStream was updated on October 24, 2026 and -Pip- on October 24, 2026.

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