# CuriosityStream vs Digital Rain

The clearest difference is price: CuriosityStream at Free against Digital Rain's $0.99. CuriosityStream also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Digital Rain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CuriosityStream is free to download; Digital Rain costs $0.99 up front. CuriosityStream sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Digital Rain asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CuriosityStream | Digital Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiositystream/id971830624/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CuriosityStream, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971830623) | [MAXXSOFTWARE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802710483) |

## 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


### Digital Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-rain-falling-code/id6812926794)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CuriosityStream free?

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

### Is Digital Rain free?

Digital Rain costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CuriosityStream or Digital Rain have ads?

Neither CuriosityStream nor Digital Rain 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.*