Marquee TV vs BalletActive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marquee TV
Access a vast library of performing arts content, including opera, ballet, theater, and documentaries. Stream high-definition performances from renowned global arts organizations on demand. Create watchlists and enjoy curated collections from leading artists and venues.
- Opera, dance, theater, and documentary content
- Performances from leading arts organizations
- Curated collections
- Unlimited HD streaming
- Watchlist creation
- Downloadable content
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Marquee TV brings you the most prestigious performing arts and cultural programs from around the world. Discover brand new works or rediscover your favorite performances from the world of opera, theater, music and dance plus fascinating documentaries about the arts. Marquee TV features breathtaking performances from the world’s leading arts organizations including the Royal Opera House, Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Ballet, Australian Ballet, Teatro alla Scala, London Philharmonic Orchestra and more. A Marquee TV subscription is your passport to arts and culture on demand and includes: - Contemporary Dance, Theater, Opera, Ballet, Docs & more. - Curated collections from acclaimed theater companies, venues, directors & choreographers. - Unlimited HD - Watch on your big screen using AirPlay, and Chromecast - Download the app & watch on the go - Create personal watchlists of your favorite content. *The Marquee TV subscription is monthly or yearly and renews every month or year unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will automatically be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and you will be charged for one month at a time. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.marquee.tv/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.marquee.tv/tos
BalletActive
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.
- 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
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On-demand dance classes from the artists of English National Ballet. Classes range from beginner to professional level, designed for small spaces or working from a chair as well as yoga to complement your ballet practice. Classes include: - Dance Cardio - Barre Fit - Beginners-Advanced Ballet - Daily Class - Strength and Conditioning - Limited Mobility Classes - Port de Bras and Body Coordination - Contemporary - Yoga - Pilates - Warm-ups Unlimited access with a monthly or annual subscription.* * To access all features and content you can subscribe to BalletActive on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app. Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.ballet.org.uk/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.ballet.org.uk/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BalletActive at 93% against Marquee TV's 50%. BalletActive also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Marquee TV's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (317 vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Marquee TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.
Marquee TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marquee TV has 317 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Marquee TV's written reviews are positive against 93% of BalletActive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Marquee TV ships an update every 5 weeks, BalletActive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marquee TV | BalletActive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (317 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 317 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marquee Arts Ltd | English National Ballet Ltd |
Customer experience
Marquee TV
BalletActive
Bugs and requests
Marquee TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login issues and account management problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Purchased content not accessible
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to resume playback from where you left off
- Better subtitle support, especially for operas
- More platform compatibility (e.g., Chromecast, Android TV)
- Improved search and content discovery features
BalletActive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marquee TV
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
BalletActive
- ENB at Home Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- ENB at Home Yearly14 Days trial$116.991 Year
Questions
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