Klara vs be·at Venues
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Klara
Listen to your favorite radio programs and discover new music with this app. Enjoy high-quality audio, interactive features, and the ability to share music with friends. Access multiple radio stations and news updates in one place.
- Listen to favorite radio programs
- High-quality audio streaming
- Interactive playlist function
- Direct contact with the studio
- Stream to TV or speakers via Airplay
- Share music via social media
- Access multiple VRT radio stations
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“Klara”, dé mobiele app van uw favoriete zender Met deze applicatie voor iPhone heeft u Klara altijd op zak. Zo kunt u snel, betrouwbaar, eenvoudig en in hoge kwaliteit uw favoriete Klara-programma’s beluisteren, waar en wanneer u maar wil. Dit alles in een herkenbare Klara-omgeving, met visuals van de componisten en/of uitvoerders en de presentatoren. Via de playlistfunctie vindt u snel de naam van een muzikaal werk terug uit de playlist van Klara. Via de app kunt u snel en gemakkelijk reageren op uw favoriete radioprogramma en staat u rechtstreeks in contact met de studio. Via Airplay kunt u bovendien alles streamen naar uw eigen televisie of speakers. Vanuit de app kunt u de muziek die u leuk vindt delen met uw vrienden via sociale media. U kunt niet alleen naar Klara, maar ook naar alle andere VRT-zenders luisteren via deze app. Naast Radio 1, Radio 2, Studio Brussel en MNM, kunt u ook genieten van non-stop klassieke muziek op Klara Continuo, en non-stop hitmuziek op MNM Hits en Ketnet Hits. Via VRT Nieuws krijgt u de belangrijkste nieuwsbulletins en de krantencommentaren apart aangeboden. Voor onze podcasts kan u voortaan terecht in onze VRT MAX app.
be·at Venues
Your all-in-one guide for concerts and theater shows. Find event times, venue directions, seating charts, and food locations. Get exclusive promotions and personalized recommendations to enhance your live event experience.
- Event timing and directions
- Interactive venue maps
- Food and bar locator
- Exclusive giveaways and promotions
- Personalized event recommendations
- New event notifications
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The ultimate pocket-sized concert and theater guide What time does the show start? How do I get to the venue? Where are the bars located? You can find an answer to all of these questions in the brand-new be•at app, your personal guide to AFAS Dome, Lotto Arena, Forest National, Trixxo Arena, Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, Capitole Gent and Trixxo Theater! Keep up to date with new events. Be the first to receive information about new concerts, shows and performances. Thanks to the be•at App, you will always be the first to know the latest information, even before it gets picked up by the media! Say goodbye to FOMO, because you’ll receive notifications directly on your phone. Plan your visit effortlessly. In the app, you can quickly and easily access all the practical information you need for your visit. Check the timing of your event, get practical tips to make a sustainable and efficient trip to the venue, and more. Find your seat quickly and easily. Our clever venue plans help you find your way with ease so you can find your seat inside the venue quickly and without stress. Find bars and food stands. Want a refreshing drink or a delicious snack? With our app, you can easily find your way to the closest bars and food stands. Participate in our giveaways, promotions and more. Participate in our giveaways, enjoy irresistible promotions and receive exclusive content. With our app, you always stand a chance of winning great prizes. Personalized recommendations. Discover new, upcoming talents and broaden your musical horizons. Set up your preferences and receive recommendations that perfectly suit your taste. To make your concert and theater visits even easier and more comfortable, we are working on even more great extras behind the scenes. Check the app regularly for the latest updates. Download the be•at app now and make your visits to our venues unforgettable! Our concert venues AFAS Dome - Antwerp (www.afas-dome.be) Lotto Arena - Antwerp (www.lotto-arena.be) Forest National - Brussels (www.forest-national.be) Trixxo Arena - Hasselt (www.trixxo-arena.be) Our theaters Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen (www.stadsschouwburg-antwerpen.be) Capitole Gent (www.capitole-gent.be) Trixxo Theater Hasselt (www.trixxo-theater.be) About be•at Every year, be•at facilitates more than 750 concerts, shows and performances in its four arena’s and three theaters in Belgium. Our aim is to raise the gross national happiness by offering our guests an unforgettable experience. Each season, more than 2.5 million visitors enjoy music, musicals, ballet, sports and more. With more than 40 years of experience in venue operation, event organization and communication, be•at is at the top of the live entertainment industry in Belgium. We started in 1984 with the iconic Night of the Proms in AFAS Dome and expanded our activities in 1997 with the exploitation of AFAS Dome. The Lotto Arena opened its doors in 2007 next to AFAS Dome, followed by the exploitation of the Trixxo Arena and Trixxo Theater in Hasselt in 2012, Forest National in 2013, and Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen and Capitole Gent in 2014. Since 2019, we are part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company and we keep innovating to offer the best live experiences possible. www.beatvenues.be
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: be·at Venues at 100% against Klara's 58%. be·at Venues also leads on ads (none vs shown). Klara's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Klara ships an update every 3 weeks, be·at Venues every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Klara | be·at Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | VRT | Be-At Venues |
Customer experience
Klara
be·at Venues
Bugs and requests
Klara
Reported bugs
16 issues- Commercials in Flemish regardless of location
- Player status not changing after interruption
- Player not starting again after interruption
- App crashes regularly after a few minutes when re-listening
- Information about played music not updating
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- Playlist function not refreshing
- Streaming to Apple TV fails
- Replay not working on iPhone or iPad
- App crashes frequently since renewal
- UX/navigation issues on iPhone 8
- Search function not working
- App stops playing after less than 2 minutes
- App silences every 10 minutes
- Music stops after 1 minute when switching apps or device sleeps
- App connects with difficulty to speaker
- Distortion in speaker at higher volumes
Requested features
8 requests- Add Chromecast support
- Improve search functionality
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Integrate all VRT radios into one app
- Allow searching and downloading podcasts
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- Revert to former Chromecast capability
- Allow listening to more than one movement in Continuo
- English interface
be·at Venues
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Klara
No in-app purchases
be·at Venues
No in-app purchases








