Comparison

ARTE.tv vs EP Visit STRB

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

Head to head
About

ARTE.tv

Access a vast library of documentaries, reports, magazine shows, and concerts from ARTE. Stream content on demand, download for offline viewing, and cast to your TV. Enjoy personalized recommendations and continue watching where you left off.

Highlights
  • Documentaries, reports, and concerts
  • Offline viewing with downloads
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Automatic episode playback
  • Personalized 'MyARTE' space
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Compatible with AirPlay and Chromecast Documentaries, reportages, magazine shows and concerts, all on the ARTE app. Watch your favourite ARTE shows whenever and wherever you want. A whole world of ARTE in one App New programmes every week: documentaries on social issues and engaging exposés. Reportage, live concerts and more… Find what you want to watch by browsing our categories. Are you a Binge-watcher? With automatic play you don’t need to move. We will automatically play the next episode for you. Sit back and relax. Watch ARTE offline With our download option you can now watch ARTE programmes offline. That means on the plane, on the beach or wherever you like. Download videos by pressing the download button (before you go off grid). Your downloads are stored in your “MyARTE” space for 72 hours and are accessible abroad. Linkup to your TV screen If you have a Chromecast key or Apple TV you can connect the ARTE app to your TV screen. Just click on the ‘Cast’ icon in the video player. MyARTE In your “MyARTE” space you can continue watching videos from where you left off, select your favourites and add content to watch later. Language - Choose your language by clicking on the cog on the bottom-right of the video player. (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish). You can also change languages in the app settings. For optimal performance the ARTE app needs to access to - Calendar in order to add upcoming programmes - Bluetooth for access to Chromecast - Microphone to configure Chromecast Authorisation for access will be asked when you navigate the app. You can refuse access at any time. If you have any comments or suggestions https://www.arte.tv/sites/en/corporate/users-guide/contact/ For legal reasons some of our programmes are only available in France and Germany whereas others are only available in Europe.

About

EP Visit STRB

Features
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Strasbourg is home to the main seat of the European Parliament. A visit to the parliamentary chamber is an unrivalled opportunity to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s largest transnational parliament. During plenary sessions it hosts the European Parliament’s most important debates, providing the backdrop for many historic votes. Download the multimedia guide and start your visit. This multimedia guide will help you get to the heart of the European Parliament. It will help you discover its role and powers while accompanying you through a visit to its chamber with testimonies from interpreters and ushers. The application can be downloaded from Parliament's Wi-Fi network and will provide explanations live from your smartphone during your visit.

Screenshots

ARTE.tv4 screens
EP Visit STRB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARTE.tv at every 6 weeks against EP Visit STRB's every 5 months. EP Visit STRB's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, EP Visit STRB every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARTE.tv versus EP Visit STRB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARTE.tvEP Visit STRB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (333 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings333 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperARTE.TVOPHRYS Systèmes

In-app purchases

None

ARTE.tv

No in-app purchases

None

EP Visit STRB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARTE.tv free?
ARTE.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EP Visit STRB free?
EP Visit STRB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARTE.tv or EP Visit STRB have ads?
Neither ARTE.tv nor EP Visit STRB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARTE.tv or EP Visit STRB?
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, and EP Visit STRB every 5 months. Most recently, ARTE.tv was updated on September 29, 2026 and EP Visit STRB on September 24, 2026.

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