BalletActive vs STRATFEST@HOME
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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | BalletActive | STRATFEST@HOME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 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+ | 9+ |
| Developer | English National Ballet Ltd | Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada, The |
Customer experience
BalletActive
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In-app purchases
BalletActive
- ENB at Home Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- ENB at Home Yearly14 Days trial$116.991 Year
STRATFEST@HOME
- STRATFEST@HOME Monthly$7.991 Month
- STRATFEST@HOME Yearly$79.991 Year
- STRATFESTATHOME - 399$3.99
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