Comparison

CuriosityStream vs Museum Art Wallpapers

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

Museum Art Wallpapers

Discover and set world-famous paintings as your mobile wallpaper. Explore art from renowned artists and diverse cultures, with weekly updates to refresh your collection. Enjoy high-quality images optimized for your device's display.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of famous paintings
  • Works by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso
  • Diverse cultural art collections
  • High-quality Retina display optimized
  • Weekly content updates
  • Premium subscription options
Features
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Best paintings in the world are also the best wallpapers. Choose from hundreds of art pieces: Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Canaletto, Aivazovsky, Henri Rousseau, Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Hokusai, Rembrandt, and others. Choose from different cultures: Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Latin American, German, Spanish, etc. High-quality wallpapers that look gorgeous on your Retina display. Hand-crafted collections. Updates every week. Museum provides Premium Subscriptions: – Annual for $15.99/year – Monthly for $2.49/month – Weekly for $0.99/week The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Manage your subscription from User Settings in iTunes after purchase. Cancel the auto-renewing subscription from there at any time. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy https://museumwalls.art/privacy Terms of Use https://museumwalls.art/terms

Screenshots

CuriosityStream4 screens
Museum Art Wallpapers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Museum Art Wallpapers at 86% against CuriosityStream's 31%. Museum Art Wallpapers also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). CuriosityStream's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 101) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Museum Art Wallpapers sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Museum Art Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CuriosityStream has 6.3K ratings behind it against 101, 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 86% of Museum Art Wallpapers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, Museum Art Wallpapers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CuriosityStream versus Museum Art Wallpapers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuriosityStreamMuseum Art Wallpapers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings)4.9 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better101
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCuriosityStream, LLCVitaly Berg

Customer experience

CuriosityStream

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

Museum Art Wallpapers

All ratings95 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Museum Art Wallpapers

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
10 purchases

Museum Art Wallpapers

Subscriptions3
  • All arts for week$0.997 Days
  • All arts for month$2.491 Month
  • All arts for year7 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time7
  • The Dutch Golden Age$0.99
  • Japan Art$0.99
  • Impressionism$0.99
Show 4 more
  • German Art$0.99
  • Henri Rousseau$0.99
  • Vincent van Gogh$0.99
  • All Arts$3.99

Questions

Is CuriosityStream free?
CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Museum Art Wallpapers free?
Museum Art Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CuriosityStream or Museum Art Wallpapers?
Museum Art Wallpapers is rated higher. CuriosityStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Museum Art Wallpapers averages 4.9 from 101 ratings.
Do CuriosityStream or Museum Art Wallpapers have ads?
Neither CuriosityStream nor Museum Art Wallpapers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuriosityStream or Museum Art Wallpapers?
CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, and Museum Art Wallpapers fortnightly. Most recently, CuriosityStream was updated on November 1, 2026 and Museum Art Wallpapers on November 3, 2026.

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