# RAD Video vs CLI Conservatory Online

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAD Video | CLI Conservatory Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-video/id603543134/reviews) | **[4.6 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cli-conservatory-online/id1132586579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **985** |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/603543137) | [CLI Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132586578) |

## What reviewers say

### RAD Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-video/id603543134)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade 1 Ballet | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grade 2 Ballet | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 Ballet | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grade 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grade 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Ballet | $22.00 | one-time |
| Intermediate Foundation Ballet | $22.00 | one-time |
| Advanced Foundation Ballet | $22.00 | one-time |
| Advanced 1 (Male/Female) | $22.00 | one-time |
| Pre-Primary In Dance | $22.99 | one-time |
| Primary In Dance | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### CLI Conservatory Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cli-conservatory-online/id1132586579)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sub (deprecated) | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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