Comparison

CLI Conservatory Online vs My Acro App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CLI Conservatory Online

Access elite dance training from world-renowned choreographers on-demand. Explore a vast library of classes in every style, from hip-hop to ballet, on any device. Start with a 7-day free trial to experience conservatory-level instruction.

Highlights
  • On-demand dance classes
  • World-renowned choreographers
  • All major dance styles
  • Multi-device access
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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TRAIN LIKE A CONSERVATORY DANCER Bringing the elite CLI Conservatory dance training with world-renowned choreographers straight to your phone, laptop, tablet, or smart TV. HOW TO JOIN THE CONSERVATORY ONLINE APP Download the app and get started with a 7-day Free Trial for instant access to our library of on-demand classes in every style, taught by the world’s best choreographers. Conservatory Online is just $199.99/year after your 7-day free trial. CLASSES IN ALL STYLES Try classes in all major dance styles including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, musical theatre, ballroom, modern, yoga, and more. WORLD-RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS Get training from some of the world’s most notable choreographers and instructors. They’re here to encourage you to reach your goals. Subscription Terms: Conservatory Online offers an annual subscription for $199.99 USD/year. You can get started by signing up for a 7-Day Free Trial and will be billed at the end of your trial to the method used to register unless you choose to cancel. Your membership will automatically renew unless otherwise cancelled 24 hours prior to your renewal. By completing your purchase you certify that you understand and agree to the Terms of Use (https://members.clistudios.com/pages/term_of_use) and Privacy Policy (https://members.clistudios.com/pages/privacy_policy).

About

My Acro App

This app provides a comprehensive guide to acrobatic dance skills, covering flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling. It features detailed descriptions, photos, and videos for each skill, allowing dancers to analyze their technique and track their progress towards exams. It is designed to supplement in-person instruction from a certified instructor.

Highlights
  • 12 levels of Acrobatic Arts curriculum
  • Flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling skills
  • Written descriptions and visual demonstrations
  • Video syncing for technique analysis
  • Skill check-off for progress tracking
  • Preparation for Acrobatic Arts Exams
Features
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My Acro App contains all 12 levels of the Acrobatic Arts curriculum, encompassing elements of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling for the promotion of well rounded, technically proficient AcroDancers. Written descriptions of each skill along with a photo or video demonstrating each skill make this app easy for dancers to use and understand. Analyze your technique in comparison with the prescribed requirements by syncing your videos to ours and showing your dance teacher. Once your technique matches the required technique, check the skill off your list! Work to collect all of your check marks and prepare for your Acrobatic Arts Exam! This App is intended to be used in conjunction with weekly Acrobatic Arts classes with a qualified, certified instructor.

Screenshots

CLI Conservatory Online4 screens
My Acro App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CLI Conservatory Online at 4.6 against My Acro App's 1.9. CLI Conservatory Online also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (985 vs 23). My Acro App's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CLI Conservatory Online sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and My Acro App sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLI Conservatory Online holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLI Conservatory Online has 985 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of CLI Conservatory Online's written reviews are positive against 20% of My Acro App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLI Conservatory Online ships an update monthly, My Acro App every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CLI Conservatory Online versus My Acro App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLI Conservatory OnlineMy Acro App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (985 ratings) — better1.9 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings985 — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLI StudiosAcrobatic Arts Inc

Customer experience

CLI Conservatory Online

All ratings985 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative61.6%

My Acro App

All ratings23 ratings
Positive21.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

CLI Conservatory Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access account
  • Classes not loading or displaying JSON errors
  • Subscription charges despite cancelled trials
  • Inability to unsubscribe or manage account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add closed captioning for hearing-impaired users
  • Implement Chromecast/TV casting functionality
  • Improve video playback controls (rewind, fast-forward)
  • Provide better curation and organization of classes
  • Allow users to save/bookmark favorite classes

My Acro App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CLI Conservatory Online

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Sub (deprecated)7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year
15 purchases

My Acro App

One-time15
  • Primary$28.99
  • Level 1$28.99
  • Level 2$28.99
Show 12 more
  • Level 3$28.99
  • Level 4$28.99
  • Level 5$28.99
  • Level 6$28.99
  • Level 7$28.99
  • Level 8$28.99
  • Pre Professional 1$28.99
  • Level 4 Pins$28.99
  • Level 7 Pins$28.99
  • Primary Pins$28.99
  • Pre Professional 3$28.99
  • Pre Professional 2$28.99

Questions

Is CLI Conservatory Online free?
CLI Conservatory Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Acro App free?
My Acro App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLI Conservatory Online or My Acro App?
CLI Conservatory Online is rated higher. CLI Conservatory Online averages 4.6 out of 5 from 985 ratings, while My Acro App averages 1.9 from 23 ratings.
Do CLI Conservatory Online or My Acro App have ads?
Neither CLI Conservatory Online nor My Acro App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLI Conservatory Online or My Acro App?
CLI Conservatory Online ships an update monthly, and My Acro App every 11 months. Most recently, CLI Conservatory Online was updated on September 23, 2026 and My Acro App on September 11, 2026.

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