# ARTE.tv vs CANAL+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARTE.tv | CANAL+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artetv/id405028510/reviews)** | [3.8 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 333 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARTE.TV](https://appshunter.io/developer/379981515) | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) |

## 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


### CANAL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816)

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.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand replay, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Multi-live viewing, Immersive sports experience, Kids' profiles

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream) | $5.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (1 stream) | $19.99 | per month |
| C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (2 streams) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream) | $29.99 | per month |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $0.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $2.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $3.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $6.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great update
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Impossible to cancel
- 🐛 Completely unusable
- 🐛 Impossible to watch anything
- 🐛 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list issues
- Playback problems
- Login/account issues
- Compatibility problems with new OS versions
- Geolocation restrictions

**Requested features**

- Improve live channel access
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve video quality
- Provide more subtitle options
- Allow offline downloads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARTE.tv free?

ARTE.tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CANAL+ free?

CANAL+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARTE.tv or CANAL+?

ARTE.tv is rated higher. ARTE.tv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while CANAL+ averages 3.8 from 510 ratings.

### Do ARTE.tv or CANAL+ have ads?

CANAL+ shows ads; ARTE.tv does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARTE.tv or CANAL+?

ARTE.tv ships an update every 6 weeks, and CANAL+ fortnightly. Most recently, ARTE.tv was updated on September 29, 2026 and CANAL+ on September 29, 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.*