CLI Conservatory Online vs READY SET DANCE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- On-demand dance classes
- World-renowned choreographers
- All major dance styles
- Multi-device access
- 7-day free trial
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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).
READY SET DANCE
This educational app provides curriculum content for preschoolers aged 2-5. It is exclusively for teachers enrolled in the READY SET DANCE program.
- Preschool curriculum
- Ages 2-5
- Teacher exclusive access
- Dance program content
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This App is the curriculum powered by READY SET DANCE for preschoolers age 2 – 5 years old. It is available to teachers using the READY SET DANCE program only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CLI Conservatory Online at 4.6 against READY SET DANCE's 2.3. CLI Conservatory Online also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (985 vs 3). READY SET DANCE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support 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. CLI Conservatory Online sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. READY SET DANCE asks for nothing beyond the download.
CLI Conservatory Online holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLI Conservatory Online has 985 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CLI Conservatory Online ships an update monthly, READY SET DANCE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLI Conservatory Online | READY SET DANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (985 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 985 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CLI Studios | Boom Gate Enterprises Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
CLI Conservatory Online
READY SET DANCE
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
READY SET DANCE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CLI Conservatory Online
- Monthly Sub (deprecated)7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year
READY SET DANCE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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