Comparison

RAD Video vs CLI Conservatory Online

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RAD Video

Access video content for Royal Academy of Dance examinations, ideal for teachers and students. Purchase and download syllabi for offline study and development in ballet training and performance.

Highlights
  • Official RAD video content
  • Graded and Vocational Graded Examinations
  • Study and development for teachers and students
  • Offline viewing
  • Individual title purchases
  • Downloadable syllabi
Features
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RAD Video is an authorised application of the Royal Academy of Dance and contains video content from the RAD’s Graded and Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance for the study and development of RAD teachers and students. These syllabi challenge students to meet the highest technical and artistic demands of current ballet training and performance, while also providing a way to find enjoyment, achievement and self-expression through dance. Each title can be purchased individually within the application, and the video content replicates that seen on the DVDs available for sale through RAD Enterprises, www.radenterprises.co.uk. Video content is then downloaded to your device, for viewing offline at your leisure. Further titles will be uploaded to this application for download over time. Current titles available via this app: • Pre-Primary in Dance (male/female) ©2008 • Primary in Dance (male/female) ©2008 • Grade 1 Ballet (male/female) ©2011 • Grade 2 Ballet (male/female) ©2011 • Grade 3 Ballet (male/female) ©2011 • Grade 4 Ballet (male/female) ©2013 • Grade 5 Ballet (male/female) ©2013 • Grades 6-7 Ballet (male) ©2014 • Intermediate Foundation Ballet (male/female) ©2010 • Intermediate Ballet (male/female) ©2010 • Advanced Foundation Ballet (male/female) ©2013 • Advanced 1 (male/female) ©2015 • Advanced 2 (female) ©2013 • Advanced 2 (male) ©2015 The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations with over 13,000 members worldwide and a presence in 70+ countries. We promote knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. The RAD delivers a number of national and international competitions, bursaries, scholarships and community events such as the world renowned Genée International Ballet Competition. Every year, approximately 230,000 candidates enter for RAD Examinations, Presentation and Demonstration Classes, Class Awards, and Solo Performance Awards. Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd. (RADE), the commercial arm of the RAD, is authorised by the Royal Academy of Dance to sell products and goods using the Academy’s logo and brand name. All profits made by Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd. are gift-aided to the Royal Academy of Dance. ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE, RAD, RAD PRE-PRIMARY IN DANCE, RAD PRIMARY IN DANCE and SILVER SWANS are registered trademarks® of the Royal Academy of Dance. RAD INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION, RAD INTERMEDIATE, RAD ADVANCED FOUNDATION, RAD ADVANCED 1, RAD ADVANCED 2, RAD CLASS AWARD, RAD SOLO PERFORMANCE AWARD, DANCE TO YOUR OWN TUNE, CBTS and KARSAVINA SYLLABUS are unregistered trademarksTM of the Royal Academy of Dance. The use or misuse of the trademarks or any other content of this resource, without prior written permission from the Royal Academy of Dance, is strictly prohibited. Copyright and all other intellectual property rights are reserved by the Royal Academy of Dance. Unauthorised public performance, broadcasting, copying and hiring of this resource prohibited.

About

CLI Conservatory Online

Access elite dance training from world-renowned choreographers on-demand. Explore a vast library of classes in every style, from hip-hop to ballet, on any device. Start with a 7-day free trial to experience conservatory-level instruction.

Highlights
  • On-demand dance classes
  • World-renowned choreographers
  • All major dance styles
  • Multi-device access
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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TRAIN LIKE A CONSERVATORY DANCER Bringing the elite CLI Conservatory dance training with world-renowned choreographers straight to your phone, laptop, tablet, or smart TV. HOW TO JOIN THE CONSERVATORY ONLINE APP Download the app and get started with a 7-day Free Trial for instant access to our library of on-demand classes in every style, taught by the world’s best choreographers. Conservatory Online is just $199.99/year after your 7-day free trial. CLASSES IN ALL STYLES Try classes in all major dance styles including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, musical theatre, ballroom, modern, yoga, and more. WORLD-RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS Get training from some of the world’s most notable choreographers and instructors. They’re here to encourage you to reach your goals. Subscription Terms: Conservatory Online offers an annual subscription for $199.99 USD/year. You can get started by signing up for a 7-Day Free Trial and will be billed at the end of your trial to the method used to register unless you choose to cancel. Your membership will automatically renew unless otherwise cancelled 24 hours prior to your renewal. By completing your purchase you certify that you understand and agree to the Terms of Use (https://members.clistudios.com/pages/term_of_use) and Privacy Policy (https://members.clistudios.com/pages/privacy_policy).

Screenshots

RAD Video4 screens
CLI Conservatory Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RAD Video at free with in-app purchases against CLI Conservatory Online's subscription. CLI Conservatory Online's advantage is ratings volume (985 vs 16) and review sentiment (36% vs 14%). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RAD Video sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CLI Conservatory Online sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLI Conservatory Online holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLI Conservatory Online has 985 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RAD Video's written reviews are positive against 36% of CLI Conservatory Online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAD Video ships an update every 2 months, CLI Conservatory Online monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RAD Video versus CLI Conservatory Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAD VideoCLI Conservatory Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.6 (985 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews35.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16985 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoyal Academy of Dance Enterprises LtdCLI Studios

Customer experience

RAD Video

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative78.3%

CLI Conservatory Online

All ratings985 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative61.6%

User reviews

RAD Video

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful for exam preparation
  • 🚀 Convenient to practice at home
  • 👍 Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
  • 🔒 No family sharing or device transfer
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Sound issues or low volume

CLI Conservatory Online

From 985 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing choreographers and instructors
  • 🕺 Variety of dance styles and genres
  • 🏠 Convenient at-home training
  • 🤸‍♀️ Challenging and effective workouts
  • 👍 Excellent value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel or get refunds
  • 🤯 Confusing and misleading subscription policies
  • 🤖 Lack of customer support and communication
  • 🤷‍♀️ Not beginner-friendly, too advanced
  • 🙄 Unreliable app performance and glitches

Bugs and requests

RAD Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchases not restoring across devices
  • Videos won't download or play
  • App layout issues on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add higher grade levels (6-8)
  • Allow casting/mirroring to TV
  • Implement better family sharing
  • Add offline viewing option

CLI Conservatory Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access account
  • Classes not loading or displaying JSON errors
  • Subscription charges despite cancelled trials
  • Inability to unsubscribe or manage account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add closed captioning for hearing-impaired users
  • Implement Chromecast/TV casting functionality
  • Improve video playback controls (rewind, fast-forward)
  • Provide better curation and organization of classes
  • Allow users to save/bookmark favorite classes

In-app purchases

11 purchases

RAD Video

One-time11
  • Grade 1 Ballet$19.99
  • Grade 2 Ballet$19.99
  • Grade 3 Ballet$19.99
Show 8 more
  • Grade 5$19.99
  • Grade 4$19.99
  • Intermediate Ballet$22.00
  • Intermediate Foundation Ballet$22.00
  • Advanced Foundation Ballet$22.00
  • Advanced 1 (Male/Female)$22.00
  • Pre-Primary In Dance$22.99
  • Primary In Dance$22.99
2 purchases

CLI Conservatory Online

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Sub (deprecated)7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is RAD Video free?
RAD Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CLI Conservatory Online free?
CLI Conservatory Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RAD Video or CLI Conservatory Online?
CLI Conservatory Online is rated higher. RAD Video averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while CLI Conservatory Online averages 4.6 from 985 ratings.
Do RAD Video or CLI Conservatory Online have ads?
Neither RAD Video nor CLI Conservatory Online shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAD Video or CLI Conservatory Online?
RAD Video ships an update every 2 months, and CLI Conservatory Online monthly. Most recently, RAD Video was updated on September 30, 2026 and CLI Conservatory Online on September 28, 2026.

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