CuriosityStream price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), CuriosityStream's US site lists Standard at $5.99/month or $49.99/year and Smart Bundle at $11.99/month or $79.99/year. Cancel in Your Account → Manage Plan → Cancel Plan for direct subscriptions, or in Apple / Google / Roku / Amazon if a partner bills you (Help: How do I cancel).
CuriosityStream states you can cancel anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Uninstalling the app does not cancel a store subscription.
Documentary bundles often renew yearly. Check whether the charge says CuriosityStream or a platform partner.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| CuriosityStream website | Your Account → Manage Plan → Cancel Plan | Cancel help |
| Apple App Store | Settings → Subscriptions → CuriosityStream → Cancel | Apple |
| Google Play / Roku / Amazon | Cancel in that platform’s subscription settings | Cancel help |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard monthly | $5.99/mo | curiositystream.com/us |
| Standard annual | $49.99/yr | Shown as ~$4.17/mo billed annually |
| Smart Bundle monthly | $11.99/mo | Includes bundled partner access per plan table |
| Smart Bundle annual | $79.99/yr | Shown as ~$6.67/mo billed annually |
How to cancel CuriosityStream
If CuriosityStream bills you directly
- Sign in and open Your Account.
- Choose Manage Plan → Cancel Plan.
- Confirm and note the end date.
If Apple bills you
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap CuriosityStream.
- Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.
If Google Play or another partner bills you
- Open that store or device’s subscription manager.
- Select CuriosityStream and cancel.
- Keep the confirmation.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Manage Plan or the partner shows CuriosityStream not renewing.
- No new charge posts after the end date.
Source: CuriosityStream Help: cancel.
Common problems
- Only deleted the app. Store billing continues.
- Cancelled on the website when Roku/Amazon billed you. Cancel on the partner.
- Confused Standard with Smart Bundle. Bundle costs more and includes extra services - cancel the line that matches your receipt.
What we checked
Verified on official CuriosityStream pages (October 18, 2026): Standard $5.99/$49.99 and Smart Bundle $11.99/$79.99 on curiositystream.com/us; cancel path on Help.
Not verified - left out: inventing international prices on this US guide.
Standard vs Smart Bundle
Smart Bundle costs more and adds bundled partner access shown on the plan table.
Annual savings
Annual Standard is $49.99 vs $5.99 monthly - cancel before renewal if you do not want another year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is CuriosityStream?
Standard $5.99/month or $49.99/year; Smart Bundle $11.99/month or $79.99/year in the US.
Does deleting the app cancel it?
No. Cancel in Manage Plan or the partner store.
When does cancel take effect?
At the end of the current billing period per Help.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes - CuriosityStream Help says you can cancel anytime without a cancellation fee.