Fioptics+ vs ArtsWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fioptics+
Stream live TV from your Fioptics+ subscription on your mobile or streaming device. Access a full program guide, record shows with cloud DVR, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere within your home network. Compatible with iOS devices and Apple TV 4K.
- Watch live TV on mobile devices
- Stream on Apple TV 4K
- Cloud DVR recording
- Interactive program guide
- Search for shows and movies
- Set up favorite channels
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Watch your Fioptics+ programming from your mobile or streaming device. As a Fioptics+ TV customer, you can watch live TV from anywhere in your home on your Fioptics network connection. - If you are a Fioptics+ TV subscriber, the FREE Fioptics+ TV app turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod into another TV screen and lets you watch live TV while connected to your home wireless network - Also available on AppleTV 4k devices for use on TVs without Fioptics+ set top boxes - Watch many channels on the go*, or set you cloud DVR to record a show while you are away. - Watch your favorite cooking show in the kitchen, watch the game from your patio, catch the news in the morning while eating breakfast - Browse the interactive program guide with up to 14 days of listings - Get program descriptions, cast & crew info, and parental ratings for every program - Set up your Favorites to filter the guide for the channels you watch the most - Search to find your favorite TV shows or movies Requires: - Subscription to Fioptics+ TV video service - Connection to Cincinnati Bell home wireless (WiFi) internet network for live streaming service to access all channels - Cincinnati Bell My Account username and password - iOS 12.1+ Not all content is available off your home network.
ArtsWave
Discover and plan your arts and entertainment experiences with a personalized event calendar. Unlock exclusive pass savings, discounts, and behind-the-scenes content to support local arts.
- Personalized event calendar
- ArtsWave Pass savings
- Exclusive content
- Customizable itineraries
- Support local arts
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The ArtsWave App is your one-stop calendar for arts and entertainment in Greater Cincinnati! Sign up to become a member of ArtsWave and save time and money while supporting the region through its arts. Key Features: Personalized Events Calendar: Explore, customize and create itineraries with Cincy A&E, your one-stop calendar for arts and entertainment. ArtsWave Pass Savings: Give & Go to unlock free and last-minute passes to dozens of concerts, shows, performances and exhibitions. Level up to Unlimited Membership to enjoy more arts with an additional 100+ half-price experiences as well as shopping and dining savings. Exclusive Content: Watch the calendar come to life with behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more designed to help you experience all the region has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtsWave at 71% against Fioptics+'s 12%. ArtsWave also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Fioptics+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. ArtsWave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Fioptics+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArtsWave holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Fioptics+'s written reviews are positive against 71% of ArtsWave's.
Fioptics+ ships an update every 11 months, ArtsWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fioptics+ | ArtsWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (37 ratings) | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 364 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cincinnati Bell | Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts |
Customer experience
Fioptics+
ArtsWave
In-app purchases
Fioptics+
No in-app purchases
ArtsWave
- The BLINK® Insider$10.00
- ArtsWave Pass Unlimited$100.00
Questions
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