CuriosityStream vs Alivey
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).
Alivey
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Every kid already knows their plushie is alive. Alivey just proves it. Take one photo of a real stuffed animal — a bear, a bunny, a dragon, the mystery creature from the fair — and Alivey turns it into a 3D character you can talk to out loud. Hold the button, ask it anything, and it answers in its own voice. HOW IT WORKS 1. Photograph your toy 2. Watch it hatch into 3D 3. Hold to talk, let go to listen WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE Three plushies, 15 minutes of talking, two bedtime stories, and the room every plushy starts in. Four voices. No ads, ever. ALIVEY PLUS — OPTIONAL PAID SUBSCRIPTION Alivey Plus is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks: - 50 minutes of talking every month, instead of 15 minutes once - Five plushies instead of three - Every bedtime story in the library - Every room Extra talking minutes and extra plushies are also sold separately as one-time in-app purchases. All prices are shown in the app before you buy. FOUR VOICES, FOUR PERSONALITIES Sunny, Bubba, Pika and Luna each sound and behave differently. Pick the one that fits your toy. Included free. IT REMEMBERS Your plushie remembers the things that matter — your name, your best friend, the story you told it yesterday — and brings them up later. Included free. BUILT FOR FAMILIES No ads. No third-party trackers. Voice is transcribed and discarded — recordings are never stored. Conversation transcripts are deleted after 48 hours. You can erase everything, permanently, from inside the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://alivey.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://alivey.ai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CuriosityStream at 4 against Alivey's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Alivey sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CuriosityStream | Alivey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CuriosityStream, LLC | Alivey |
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
Alivey
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
Alivey
- Alivey Plus$9.991 Month
- Alivey Plus Annual$59.991 Year
- 15 Minutes$2.99
- One More Plushie$2.99
- 30 Minutes$4.99
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- 75 Minutes$9.99









