ARTE.tv vs VisitFRA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Documentaries, reports, and concerts
- Offline viewing with downloads
- Chromecast and AirPlay support
- Automatic episode playback
- Personalized 'MyARTE' space
- Multi-language support
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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.
VisitFRA
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VisitFRA guides you through the Visitors‘ Center at Frankfurt Airport. Learn all about the world of aviation - from the first zeppelin to the passenger aircraft of the future. In AR mode, mascot Fluggi flies ahead and shows you the way to the next exhibit highlight. Use your smartphone to watch virtual passenger aircraft take off and land at the Airport City Model based on real flight plan data, and learn exciting details about all 28 exhibits and over 80 airport POIs at the Airport City Model. At the SmartWindows, experience detailed virtual aircraft models at the gates. Experience special tours for children and aviation fans. Put your knowledge to the test in the Visitors‘ Center Quiz. All exhibits also with descriptions suitable for children.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ARTE.tv at every 6 weeks against VisitFRA's every 9 months. ARTE.tv also leads on device support (4 vs 2). VisitFRA's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, VisitFRA every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARTE.tv | VisitFRA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (333 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 333 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARTE.TV | Fraport AG - Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide |
In-app purchases
ARTE.tv
No in-app purchases
VisitFRA
No in-app purchases









