ARTE.tv vs CANAL+
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.
CANAL+
Stream live TV channels, catch up on shows with replay options, and download content for offline viewing. Discover personalized recommendations and enjoy features like multi-live viewing and an immersive sports experience.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand replay
- Offline downloads
- Personalized recommendations
- Multi-live viewing
- Immersive sports experience
- Kids' profiles
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With the CANAL+ app, follow the big moments live, find your shows on replay even offline and discover our personalised recommendations on all your screens. Cinema, TV series, sports, entertainment, documentaries, kids' programmes and much more to discover in the CANAL+ app. If you are already subscribed to a CANAL+ offer, the CANAL+ app is included in your subscription! Not subscribed yet? The CANAL+ app can be accessed by subscribing to CANAL+ offers. With the CANAL+ app, you can enjoy all the channels of your subscription and services from: - Live: more than 200 live channels available depending on your subscription* - Replay: thousands of programmes available at any time* - Download: to watch even offline** - Profiles: everyone has their own personalised account, including a secure kids' profile with ultra-simple access and an age filter to find thousands of contents, for little ones to teenagers. - Personalised recommendations: a selection of programmes adapted to your tastes - Resume playback on all screens - Expert Mode: an immersive sports experience powered by real-time data. In the Timeline tab, find stats on the live event, surveys, questions and quizzes, edited by the Sports editorial (only in certain regions) - Multi-live: 2 to 4 live channels on a single screen - TV Guide - Tools to limit your data consumption - … And many other features that we will let you discover! Experience the complete CANAL+ experience by subscribing to CANAL+. NOTE: Enjoy CHANNEL+ on all your screens: iPhone®, iPad®, PC/Mac®, Apple TV® *Live and replay channels are specific to each region. **At the request of distributors, some programmes cannot be broadcast or downloaded in the CANAL+ app. Channels and services subject to change, subject to Wi-Fi availability. Downloads are subject to programme availability and depend on screens. Terms of Use: https://www.canalplus.com/c-g-u
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ARTE.tv at 4.5 against CANAL+'s 3.8. ARTE.tv also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). CANAL+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. CANAL+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ARTE.tv asks for nothing beyond the download.
ARTE.tv holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 333 and 510 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ARTE.tv's written reviews are positive against 33% of CANAL+'s.
ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, CANAL+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | ARTE.tv | CANAL+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (333 ratings) — better | 3.8 (510 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better | 32.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 333 | 510 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ARTE.TV | GROUPE CANAL+ |
Customer experience
ARTE.tv
CANAL+
Bugs and requests
ARTE.tv
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CANAL+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Favorites list issues
- Playback problems
- Login/account issues
- Compatibility problems with new OS versions
- Geolocation restrictions
Requested features
6 requests- Improve live channel access
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve video quality
- Provide more subtitle options
- Allow offline downloads
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- Expand country availability
In-app purchases
ARTE.tv
No in-app purchases
CANAL+
- CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream)$5.991 Month
- CANAL+ (1 stream)2 variants$19.991 Month
- C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream)$24.991 Month
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- CANAL+ (2 streams)$24.991 Month
- CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream)$24.991 Month
- CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream)$29.991 Month
- CANAL VOD movie or show$0.99
- CANAL VOD movie or show$2.99
- CANAL VOD movie or show2 variants$3.99
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- CANAL VOD movie or show$6.99
- CANAL VOD movie or show$8.99








