BalletActive vs BFI Player (US)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
BFI Player (US)
Stream a curated selection of acclaimed films, including classics and modern discoveries, on this US-only service. Subscribe for full access to a diverse library of cinematic content across multiple devices.
- Curated film selection
- Landmark titles and rare classics
- Modern discoveries
- Multi-device support
- Auto-renewing subscription
- Free trial period
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Watch acclaimed movies selected by the British Film Institute (BFI) on their US-only streaming service. Explore landmark titles, rare classics & modern discoveries on multiple devices today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to BFI Player Classics on a monthly 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://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BalletActive at 93% against BFI Player (US)'s 8%. BalletActive also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3). BFI Player (US)'s advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. BalletActive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and BFI Player (US) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BalletActive holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of BalletActive's written reviews are positive against 8% of BFI Player (US)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BalletActive | BFI Player (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 2.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | English National Ballet Ltd | The British Film Institute |
Customer experience
BalletActive
BFI Player (US)
In-app purchases
BalletActive
- ENB at Home Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- ENB at Home Yearly14 Days trial$116.991 Year
BFI Player (US)
- BFI Player Classics Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- BFI Player Classics$59.001 Year
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