# ARTE.tv vs OddBook Universe

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARTE.tv | OddBook Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artetv/id405028510/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddbook-universe/id1577225310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 119 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARTE.TV](https://appshunter.io/developer/379981515) | [Ryan Rook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524236601) |

## What reviewers say

### ARTE.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artetv/id405028510)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none


### OddBook Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddbook-universe/id1577225310)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*