ALL ARTS vs ShowStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALL ARTS
Stream full episodes of diverse arts and culture programs, including dance, film, music, and theater. Discover original content and award-winning series featuring artists from New York and around the world. New programs are added daily.
- Programs across art genres
- Stream full episodes of favorites
- Discover original programs
- New content added daily
- Livestream available
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ALL ARTS is a free streaming app dedicated to arts and culture. Watch original and acquired programs across genres, ranging from the experimental to the established, including dance, film, literature, music, theater, visual art, design and more. Our award-winning programs take you on stage, behind the scenes, and into the archives to discover talented artists from New York and around the world. ALL ARTS is created by The WNET Group, the community-supported home of New York’s PBS stations. Key features include: • Programs available across art genres, such as music, visual arts, dance, film, literature and theater. • Stream full episodes from favorites such as “American Masters,” “Austin City Limits,” “Great Performances,” and more. • Discover original ALL ARTS programs featuring both established and emerging artists, including “Broadway Sandwich,” “Generational Anxiety,” and “On Display.” • New programs and episodes added daily. • Livestream available in select locations
ShowStream
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ShowStream is a free reliable streaming app made specifically for the the performing arts. Broadway Media has developed an all-in-one application making streaming easy for everyone. Whether you’re a novice or experienced streamer, ShowStream will provide you the best streaming experience, with tools built to capture a sensational performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShowStream at every 3 days against ALL ARTS's every 5 months. ShowStream also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ALL ARTS ships an update every 5 months, ShowStream every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALL ARTS | ShowStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (359 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirteen/WNET | Broadway Media Distribution LP |
In-app purchases
ALL ARTS
No in-app purchases
ShowStream
No in-app purchases









