CuriosityStream vs Caliban Below
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited documentary streaming
- Offline viewing with downloads
- 4K and HD content
- New content added weekly
- CuriosityKIDS section
- Ad-free experience
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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).
Caliban Below
Trapped in an endless dream, you must uncover the secrets of your noble lineage and a dark inheritance. Explore ancient ruins and a mysterious realm below to find clues about your past and the events that led to your family's estrangement. This immersive narrative experience delves into centuries of darkness.
- Immersive storytelling
- Explore ancient ruins
- Uncover family secrets
- Mysterious subterranean realm
- Interactive narrative
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The sun will not rise, just endless moons - and you, Caliban, must try to learn why you have become trapped in a dream. It is 1680, Northern Italy. You are the last heir of a noble lineage, struggling to understand your dark inheritance. Explore the ruins of the family estate, and the incredible realm below, seeking clues to your past, and to the events that severed you from your family long ago. The darkness below reaches back centuries, and your place in this story is about to become terrifyingly clear. Caliban Below is a short story from the world of The Abbot's Book, created by the academy award winning talent of Blackthorn Media. This tale is made as a stand-alone piece, but is also part of a much larger world. We love the possibilities for storytelling in AR. The world of The Abbot's Book is enormous, and we hope to tell far more of this tale in time. Please enjoy this chapter with our compliments and share it with friends if you like it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CuriosityStream at 4.6 against Caliban Below's 3.8. CuriosityStream also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 13). Caliban Below's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (60% vs 31%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. CuriosityStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Caliban Below asks for nothing beyond the download.
CuriosityStream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CuriosityStream has 6.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of CuriosityStream's written reviews are positive against 60% of Caliban Below's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, Caliban Below every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CuriosityStream | Caliban Below |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better | 3.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 776 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CuriosityStream, LLC | Blackthorn Media, LLC |
Customer experience
CuriosityStream
Caliban Below
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
Caliban Below
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CuriosityStream
- Basic$5.991 Month
- Standard$5.991 Month
- Smart Bundle$11.991 Month
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- Basic$49.991 Year
- Standard$49.991 Year
- Smart Bundle$79.991 Year
Caliban Below
No in-app purchases
Questions
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