Comparison

CuriosityStream vs Rolevo

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

Rolevo

This app helps actors discover their casting type, practice self-tapes with a virtual reader, and build professional materials. It offers AI feedback on headshots and allows sharing performances with timestamped notes.

Highlights
  • Archetype quiz for role discovery
  • Self-tape recording with virtual reader
  • Teleprompter for monologues
  • AI feedback on headshots
  • Resume building and PDF export
  • Timestamped feedback from collaborators
Features
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Know your type. Tape it. Send it. Rolevo is the toolkit actors actually use between auditions — figure out how you read on camera, build the materials that get you seen, and put your best take in front of people who matter. DISCOVER YOUR TYPE Take the archetype quiz to find the roles you naturally read for, see working actors who share your lane, and get a casting blueprint built from your own profile — not generic advice. RECORD SELF-TAPES WITH A READER Record your scene partner's lines in your own voice, then perform against them. The reader listens for your cue words and comes in on its own, so your hands stay free and your eyes stay up. Or use the teleprompter to scroll your script over the camera for monologues. BUILD YOUR MATERIALS Import an existing resume by photographing it, or build one from scratch and export a clean PDF. Get honest AI feedback on your headshots — framing, lighting, casting impression — and a shot list tailored to your type. GET REAL FEEDBACK Send a take to friends or mentors with a link. They watch it and leave timestamped notes. No account needed on their end. SHARE YOUR WORK A public profile and shareable resume link, with full control over what's visible.

Screenshots

CuriosityStream4 screens
Rolevo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rolevo at none against CuriosityStream's 6. Rolevo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). CuriosityStream's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Rolevo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rolevo 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, Rolevo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CuriosityStream versus Rolevo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuriosityStreamRolevo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCuriosityStream, LLCJeffrey Nelson

Customer experience

CuriosityStream

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

Rolevo

All ratings6 ratings
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

Rolevo

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

Rolevo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CuriosityStream free?
CuriosityStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rolevo free?
Rolevo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CuriosityStream or Rolevo?
Rolevo is rated higher. CuriosityStream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Rolevo averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do CuriosityStream or Rolevo have ads?
Neither CuriosityStream nor Rolevo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CuriosityStream or Rolevo?
CuriosityStream ships an update monthly, and Rolevo every 9 days. Most recently, CuriosityStream was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rolevo on October 2, 2026.

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