Comparison

ARTE.tv vs OddBook Universe

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

OddBook Universe

This app is a comprehensive fan resource for all things Oddworld. It provides detailed information on games, characters, and locations, along with a timeline to track your progress. Stay connected with the official Oddworld community through integrated social media links.

Highlights
  • Oddworld game details
  • Character and location information
  • Game completion tracker
  • Official social media links
  • Community access
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Are you ODDsessed with Oddworld Inhabitants? Then this is the app for you! Keep up to date with every minutia of tidbits about Abe, Munch, Stranger and a lot more! Read all about the Oddworld games, playable characters, locations & more! See the Oddworld Games Timeline and track which games you have completed. Access the Oddworld Inhabitants official website, twitter, facebook & discord directly from the app.

Screenshots

ARTE.tv4 screens
OddBook Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OddBook Universe at 100% against ARTE.tv's 61%. OddBook Universe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). ARTE.tv's advantage is ratings volume (383 vs 8). 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

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

OddBook Universe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARTE.tv has 383 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ARTE.tv's written reviews are positive against 100% of OddBook Universe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, OddBook Universe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARTE.tv versus OddBook Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARTE.tvOddBook Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (383 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings383 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB62 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperARTE.TVRyan Rook

Customer experience

ARTE.tv

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

OddBook Universe

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARTE.tv

No in-app purchases

None

OddBook Universe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARTE.tv free?
ARTE.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OddBook Universe free?
OddBook Universe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARTE.tv or OddBook Universe?
OddBook Universe is rated higher. ARTE.tv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while OddBook Universe averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ARTE.tv or OddBook Universe have ads?
Neither ARTE.tv nor OddBook Universe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARTE.tv or OddBook Universe?
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, and OddBook Universe every 4 weeks. Most recently, ARTE.tv was updated on October 20, 2026 and OddBook Universe on October 10, 2026.

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