Comparison

BalletActive vs STRATFEST@HOME

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

Head to head
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

About

STRATFEST@HOME

Stream over 100 films and series focused on theatre, dance, music, and art. This platform offers a curated collection of live performances, original productions, and international works, providing an accessible and elevated entertainment experience for all audiences.

Highlights
  • Over 100 films and series
  • Theatre, dance, music, and art content
  • Live performance captures
  • Original films and series
  • Curated international works
  • Content for general audiences, families, and classrooms
Features
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STRATFEST@HOME hosts over 100 films and series related to theatre, dance, music and art. We are an artist-driven platform that encourages creative expression and unique perspectives. With the highest professional standard, we capture live performances as well as produce original films and series both on and off the stage. The platform is hosted by Stratford Festival, a world-renowned arts organization and the largest repertory theatre company in North America. Stratford Festival is a not-for-profit arts organization producing classics, contemporary dramas and musicals, with special emphasis on the plays of Shakespeare. STRATFEST@HOME streams hours of cultural, artistic digital theatre, but it is also home to international works that are curated to ensure all audiences can find content that is relatable and accessible to them. We are the point of entry for theatrical digital works, a place where you can be entertained and elevated all at once. This is truly a place for everyone, as we offer works geared toward general audiences, families and classrooms. STRATFEST@HOME is your home for digital theatre, dance, music and art. To access all features and content you can subscribe to STRATFEST@HOME 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. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service: https://www.stratfestathome.ca/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.stratfestathome.ca/privacy

Screenshots

BalletActive4 screens
STRATFEST@HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STRATFEST@HOME at 5.0 against BalletActive's 4.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. BalletActive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and STRATFEST@HOME sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STRATFEST@HOME holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of BalletActive's written reviews are positive against 100% of STRATFEST@HOME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BalletActive ships an update every 3 months, STRATFEST@HOME every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BalletActive versus STRATFEST@HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalletActiveSTRATFEST@HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB66 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEnglish National Ballet LtdStratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada, The

Customer experience

BalletActive

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

STRATFEST@HOME

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BalletActive

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

STRATFEST@HOME

Subscriptions2
  • STRATFEST@HOME Monthly$7.991 Month
  • STRATFEST@HOME Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • STRATFESTATHOME - 399$3.99

Questions

Is BalletActive free?
BalletActive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STRATFEST@HOME free?
STRATFEST@HOME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BalletActive or STRATFEST@HOME?
STRATFEST@HOME is rated higher. BalletActive averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while STRATFEST@HOME averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BalletActive or STRATFEST@HOME have ads?
Neither BalletActive nor STRATFEST@HOME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BalletActive or STRATFEST@HOME?
BalletActive ships an update every 3 months, and STRATFEST@HOME every 5 months. Most recently, BalletActive was updated on October 12, 2026 and STRATFEST@HOME on October 8, 2026.

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