CuriosityStream review - The online service for science and history fans - Android

In our new CuriosityStream review, we let you know if this science-themed documentary streaming service is worth the price.

If you want to watch a streaming service that’s different than what you might find on Netflix, Disney Plus, or Hulu, you might want to check out CuriosityStream. This science, history, and technology-themed documentary streaming service has thousands of titles to watch. But is CuriosityStream worth the price? Find out what we think in our CuriosityStream review. If you want to jump in and access the service right now, you can do so at the link below for as little as $1.66 a month.

What is CuriosityStream?

This streaming service has thousands of both exclusive and licensed documentaries, most of which cover science, history, and techn0logy subjects. The founder of the service, John Hendricks, previously founded the Discovery Channel cable TV network. CuriosityStream first launched in 2015, and currently has over 13 million paid subscribers.

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What does CuriosityStream cost?

The service has four plans to choose from. The cheapest plan, in terms of how much you would pay per month, is the HD Annual plan. You can stream the content in HD resolution for just $19.99 a year. That’s about $1.66 a month. If you don’t want to commit, you can get the HD month-to-month plan for $2.99 a month.

If you want to upgrade your streaming videos to 4K resolution, the CuriosityStream cost goes higher. You can get a month-to-month plan for $9.99 a month. There’s also an annual 4K plan that costs $69.99 a year, or roughly $5.83 a month.

Supported platforms

CuriosityStream is available on nearly all streaming video platforms. That includes Apple’s iOS devices, Android-based smartphones and tablets, along with Chromecast and Android TV smart TVs and set-top boxes. Apps are also available for Roku smart televisions and set-top boxes. You can find apps for Amazon Fire tablets and Fire TV-based smart televisions, sticks, and set-top boxes. There’s also a CuriosityStream Xbox One app and a CuriosityStream Apple TV app. Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio made in 2016 and later come with their own CuriosityStream apps. Some TiVo devices also have the app as well.

CuriosityStream is available for PC devices, via web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or others via the CuriosityStream.com site. Finally, the service is available as an add-on “channel” for Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV.

Is there a CuriosityStream free trial?

If you order the service directly from its website or apps, there is no free trial available for any of the plans. However, if you sign up for CuriosityStream via a channel on Amazon Prime Video, the Roku Channel, and others, you can get a seven-day free trial. You can cancel at any time before the trial period ends to avoid charges.

Other features

The CuriosityStream apps for iOS and Android both support background play. You can keep listening to a show’s content while using another app on your device. You can also download shows for viewing offline via the CuriosityStream apps for mobile.

CuriosityStream shows and movies

There’s a ton of CuriosityStream shows and movies to stream. Here are some of its more popular programs:

A Stitch in Time – Science and history combine with fashion in this series. Experts attempt to recreate historical clothing and fashion using the material and techniques of each time period.

The History of Home – Actor Nick Offerman narrates this series. It looks back at how shelter for humans has evolved. It also looks at how each room in a typical home (living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc) has influenced our lives.

The Story of Maths – Host Marcus du Sautoy examines the history of mathematics. The series also shows how math continues to be a massive influence in our lives.

A World Without NASA – A lot of people think NASA is only for science and technology nerds. This series attempts to show the influence of NASA in our daily lives by imagining what life would be like without it.