ARTE.tv vs ChessBar
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.
ChessBar
Discover and join local, in-person chess meetups in bars and cafes. Connect with players of all skill levels for friendly matches and community events. Experience the joy of face-to-face chess in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Find local chess tournaments
- Play against enthusiasts
- Learn and improve your game
- Experience over-the-board chess
- Join a global community
- Free chess events
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The ChessBar app helps you find and join friendly, real-life chess meetups in bars, cafés, and other cozy spots near you, all for free. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a beginner, or somewhere in between, ChessBar is an open community where everyone comes together for the joy of playing chess face to face. With ChessBar, you can: - Find local chess tournaments in just a few taps and play against other enthusiasts for free in warm, welcoming venues - Learn and improve your game by facing players of all levels over a drink, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere - Feel the thrill of over-the-board chess: experience the intensity of in-person matches, whether you’re playing for fun or aiming to qualify for the ChessBar finals - Join a growing community already active in dozens of cities across Europe, America and Africa, and meet fellow chess lovers wherever you go Our mission: bring the joy of over-the-board, free chess events to communities around the world. Download ChessBar today and rediscover the joy of real-life chess!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ARTE.tv at none against ChessBar's shown. ARTE.tv also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (383 vs 41). ChessBar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (89% vs 61%). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ChessBar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARTE.tv has 383 ratings behind it against 41, 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 89% of ChessBar's.
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, ChessBar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARTE.tv | ChessBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (383 ratings) | 4.8 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 383 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ARTE.TV | ChessLab |
Customer experience
ARTE.tv
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In-app purchases
ARTE.tv
No in-app purchases
ChessBar
No in-app purchases









