# NextUp vs BalletActive

The clearest difference is rating: BalletActive at 4.2 against NextUp's 3.0. BalletActive also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). NextUp's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextUp sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BalletActive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BalletActive holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of NextUp's written reviews are positive against 93% of BalletActive's.

NextUp ships an update monthly, BalletActive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextUp | BalletActive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextup-watch-stand-up-comedy/id1143579483/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balletactive/id1539617450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Up Comedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143579482) | [English National Ballet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539617452) |

## What reviewers say

### NextUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextup-watch-stand-up-comedy/id1143579483)

Access a vast library of stand-up comedy specials, live streams, and festival coverage. Discover both established and emerging comedians, with the ability to download shows for offline viewing. Enjoy ad-free and contract-free entertainment across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Comedy specials library, Live streams from festivals and venues, Downloadable content for offline viewing, 10-minute club sets from new comedians, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextUp Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Next Up Comedy Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $20.00 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $20.00 | per month |
| NextUp Comedy Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| NextUp Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Next Up Comedy Subscription | $57.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Subscription | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Next Up Comedy Subscription | $60.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pass | $80.00 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $80.00 | per year |


### BalletActive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balletactive/id1539617450)

Access on-demand dance classes from professional ballet artists. Explore a variety of styles, from beginner ballet to contemporary and yoga, suitable for any space or fitness level. Enjoy unlimited access with a subscription.

**Highlights:** On-demand dance classes, Beginner to professional levels, Classes for small spaces or chair-based, Dance Cardio, Barre Fit, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga and Pilates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENB at Home Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| ENB at Home Yearly | $116.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextUp free?

NextUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BalletActive free?

BalletActive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextUp or BalletActive?

BalletActive is rated higher. NextUp averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BalletActive averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do NextUp or BalletActive have ads?

Neither NextUp nor BalletActive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextUp or BalletActive?

NextUp ships an update monthly, and BalletActive every 3 months. Most recently, NextUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and BalletActive on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*