Comparison

The Arts Channel vs BalletActive

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

Head to head
About

The Arts Channel

Features
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THE ARTS CHANNEL Arts curated for the curious If you are interested in the arts – whether it be music, dance, art, sculpture, photography, theatre, literature, film…you may have noticed that the coverage on television can be quite limited. Of course, there are the conventional concert and opera relays available from various sources, as well as some documentaries, but there is a huge amount of material that you will never see in the UK, because it is neither commissioned nor acquired here. That has now changed. With one click, The Arts Channel becomes your portal into hours of fascinating, quality arts film and television from around the world: Music documentaries from Spain, performance from Russia, dance from The Netherlands, art from South Africa, architecture from Australia, photography from France, theatre from America and lots more of all this from independent British producers. All international programming is either subtitled or more often has an English commentary. You can watch The Arts Channel on your phone, tablet, computer and via a smart TV web browser or by screen casting. If your TV is older, then you simply connect it to your computer via an HDMI cable. The annual subscription allows you unlimited access to all our ad-free programming and each month we expand the catalogue by acquiring new films and - importantly – commissioning our own documentaries, film essays and carefully chosen performance experiences. All you have to do is choose a film or programme from our simply categorised and carefully curated genre lists. No more searching through the newspaper, getting lost in endless SVOD menus or being irritated by inaccurate algorithms! Join our community and satisfy your curiosity. Download the app and subscribe now! Yearly subscription: £69.99 billed annually • The Arts Channel • Length of subscription: subscribe for a period of one year. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the same amount as the initial subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase Privacy policy: https://help.supapass.com/customer/portal/articles/2067414-terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/ Privacy Policy: https://www.supapass.com/user-terms Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

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BalletActive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BalletActive at 16.6 against The Arts Channel's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. The Arts Channel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $64.99 per year 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Arts Channel ships an update every 6 months, BalletActive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Arts Channel versus BalletActive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Arts ChannelBalletActive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSupaPassEnglish National Ballet Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Arts Channel

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$64.991 Year
2 purchases

BalletActive

Subscriptions2
  • ENB at Home Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • ENB at Home Yearly14 Days trial$116.991 Year

Questions

Is The Arts Channel free?
The Arts Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BalletActive free?
BalletActive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Arts Channel or BalletActive have ads?
Neither The Arts Channel nor BalletActive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Arts Channel or BalletActive?
The Arts Channel ships an update every 6 months, and BalletActive every 3 months. Most recently, The Arts Channel was updated on September 15, 2026 and BalletActive on August 29, 2026.

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