# CuriosityStream vs Christmas Crackers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Christmas Crackers at 100% against CuriosityStream's 31%. Christmas Crackers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CuriosityStream's advantage is price (Free vs $0.49) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CuriosityStream is free to download; Christmas Crackers costs $0.49 up front. CuriosityStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Christmas Crackers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Christmas Crackers 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 1, 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 Christmas Crackers's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CuriosityStream | Christmas Crackers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-crackers/id6754357698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CuriosityStream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971830623) | [Connevo Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847200480) |

## 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


### Christmas Crackers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-crackers/id6754357698)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience the joy of pulling a digital Christmas cracker with a friend. Enjoy classic jokes and festive themes, and share the humor instantly. Never miss out on this holiday tradition.

**Highlights:** Virtual cracker pulling, 50 Christmas jokes, Three festive themes, Share jokes via SMS, Two-player mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CuriosityStream free?

CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Christmas Crackers free?

Christmas Crackers costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CuriosityStream or Christmas Crackers?

Christmas Crackers is rated higher. CuriosityStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Christmas Crackers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CuriosityStream or Christmas Crackers have ads?

Neither CuriosityStream nor Christmas Crackers shows ads.

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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.*