Comparison

ARTE.tv vs Antena 1

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

Antena 1

Experience your favorite TV shows and stars with exclusive content, behind-the-scenes videos, and live interaction. Get the latest news and personalized updates directly on your phone.

Highlights
  • Live TV show interaction
  • Exclusive celebrity content
  • Latest show news
  • Video highlights and interviews
  • Personalized content feed
  • Push notifications
Features
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Aplicația Antena 1 aduce direct pe telefonul tău toate show-urile Antena 1. Este aplicația unde show-urile prind viață, unde afli totul despre vedetele tale favorite, ai conținut exclusiv, surprize, știri și cele mai tari momente video: În fiecare moment interacționezi Live cu show-urile de la TV, în plus, daca ești cu ochii pe noi îți vei putea vedea reacțiile, voturile sau mesajele și pe TV Ai ultimele știri despre show-urile și vedetele Antena 1 Vezi video cu cele mai tari momente din fiecare emisiune, interviuri exclusive cu vedetele tale favorite Toate show-urile exclusiv online le ai direct în aplicație Vezi doar conținut relevant, după interesele și preferințele tale Te anunțăm prin notificări atunci când avem ceva ce te-ar putea interesa Descarcă aplicația și te așteptăm să ne dai feedback într-un review, chiar aici în store.

Screenshots

ARTE.tv4 screens
Antena 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARTE.tv at 61% against Antena 1's 5%. ARTE.tv also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (406 vs 1). Antena 1's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Antena 1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARTE.tv has 406 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of ARTE.tv's written reviews are positive against 5% of Antena 1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ARTE.tv versus Antena 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARTE.tvAntena 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (406 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings406 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperARTE.TVAntena TV Group SA

Customer experience

ARTE.tv

All ratings383 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative29.5%

Antena 1

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARTE.tv

No in-app purchases

None

Antena 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARTE.tv free?
ARTE.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Antena 1 free?
Antena 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARTE.tv or Antena 1?
Antena 1 is rated higher. ARTE.tv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Antena 1 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ARTE.tv or Antena 1 have ads?
Antena 1 shows ads; ARTE.tv does not.
Which is updated more often, ARTE.tv or Antena 1?
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, and Antena 1 every 6 weeks. Most recently, ARTE.tv was updated on November 10, 2026 and Antena 1 on November 3, 2026.

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