# ACTO vs BBC Maestro

The clearest difference is rating: BBC Maestro at 4.9 against ACTO's 3.1. BBC Maestro also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 19). ACTO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BBC Maestro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. ACTO asks for nothing beyond the download.

BBC Maestro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBC Maestro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ACTO's written reviews are positive against 79% of BBC Maestro's.

ACTO ships an update every 4 weeks, BBC Maestro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACTO | BBC Maestro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acto/id1451303858/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 273 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ACTO Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958825355) | [BBC Maestro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631849212) |

## What reviewers say

### ACTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acto/id1451303858)

This app provides professionals in life sciences and healthcare with a centralized platform for training, resources, coaching, and analytics. It allows users to find information quickly, create personalized learning paths, and prepare for presentations and calls. The app also facilitates live coaching and integrates with CRMs for consolidated data access.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning journeys, Offline access to resources, Pre-call preparation tools, Live coaching and role-play, CRM integration, Analytics and insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BBC Maestro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210)

Access over 1,000 expert-led online courses in subjects like writing, business, and wellness. Learn at your own pace with digestible video lessons, course notes, and offline viewing options. Stream on your TV or listen via audio-only mode.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ digestible video lessons, Expert-led courses, Offline viewing, Audio-only option, In-depth course notes, Cast to TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 High-quality videos
- 💡 Diverse range of courses
- 👍 Excellent instructors
- 👍 Engaging content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy video player
- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Unclear pricing information
- 🔀 Distracting camera angle changes

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues when casting or locking screen
- Inconsistent video quality and resolution options
- Subscription cost not clearly disclosed upfront

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites or library section
- Improve app navigation and functionality
- Offer offline viewing or download options
- Provide more resolution and quality settings
- Integrate with TV platforms for easier viewing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACTO free?

ACTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BBC Maestro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ACTO or BBC Maestro?

BBC Maestro is rated higher. ACTO averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while BBC Maestro averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ACTO or BBC Maestro have ads?

Neither ACTO nor BBC Maestro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ACTO or BBC Maestro?

ACTO ships an update every 4 weeks, and BBC Maestro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ACTO was updated on November 11, 2026 and BBC Maestro on November 12, 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.*