Comparison

ARTE.tv vs Timepilot

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

Timepilot

Discover unique cult movie screenings and film showings in your area. Get personalized recommendations, set up custom notifications for your watchlist, and easily find tickets. The app also features an interactive map and calendar import for a seamless movie-going experience.

Highlights
  • Discover new and exclusive movie screenings
  • Personalized movie recommendations
  • Watchlist notifications
  • Add and share watchlists with friends
  • Interactive map of cinemas
  • Calendar import for screenings
  • Redirect to ticketing pages
Features
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Find new cult movie screenings near you in seconds. Timepilot allows you to quickly and ad-free discover film showings in your area. With Timepilot, you can: * Discover new and exclusive movies * Get personalized recommendations * Be notified when a movie from your watchlist is playing near you * Add and share your watchlist with friends Detailed app features: * Personalized screening sections (previews, cult films, etc.) * Add movies to your watchlist * Custom notifications, e.g., when one of your favorite movies is showing nearby * A "Discovery" section with an algorithm that suggests movies tailored to you * Add cinemas to your favorites * Redirect to the cinema’s ticketing page for easy ticket purchases * Calendar import for screenings * An interactive map showing cinemas around you * Filter by membership cards * Add friends * And much more to come... The app is currently available in Paris, Nancy, Rennes, Marseille, and Lyon only. Other cities in France will be added very soon! Feel free to contact us at the following address if you have any questions or suggestions: contact@timepilot.co

Screenshots

ARTE.tv4 screens
Timepilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARTE.tv at 4.5 against Timepilot's 3.0. ARTE.tv also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (400 vs 2). Timepilot's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Timepilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARTE.tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARTE.tv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARTE.tv has 400 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of ARTE.tv's written reviews are positive against 93% of Timepilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, Timepilot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARTE.tv versus Timepilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARTE.tvTimepilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (400 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings400 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperARTE.TVTimepilot

Customer experience

ARTE.tv

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

Timepilot

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

ARTE.tv

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timepilot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is ARTE.tv free?
ARTE.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timepilot free?
Timepilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARTE.tv or Timepilot?
ARTE.tv is rated higher. ARTE.tv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Timepilot averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ARTE.tv or Timepilot have ads?
Neither ARTE.tv nor Timepilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARTE.tv or Timepilot?
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timepilot every 2 months. Most recently, ARTE.tv was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timepilot on November 3, 2026.

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