Comparison

RAD Video vs Acrobatic Arts

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

Acrobatic Arts

This application provides a digital version of the Acrobatic Arts Manual, designed specifically for AcroDance teachers. It serves as a comprehensive resource for instructors within the Acrobatic Arts program.

Highlights
  • Digital syllabus manual
  • AcroDance teacher resource
  • Membership access
  • Comprehensive curriculum
Features
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Acrobatic Arts Syllabus Manual for AcroDance Teachers An application version of the Acrobatic Arts Manual, available to members of Acrobatic Arts only.

Screenshots

RAD Video4 screens
Acrobatic Arts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RAD Video at 4.3 against Acrobatic Arts's 2.2. Acrobatic Arts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Acrobatic Arts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAD Video holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of RAD Video's written reviews are positive against 33% of Acrobatic Arts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAD Video ships an update every 2 months, Acrobatic Arts monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RAD Video versus Acrobatic Arts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAD VideoAcrobatic Arts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better2.2 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews32.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoyal Academy of Dance Enterprises LtdAcrobatic Arts Inc

Customer experience

RAD Video

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

Acrobatic Arts

All ratings19 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative57.4%

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

Acrobatic Arts

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing resource for teachers
  • 👍 Fantastic syllabus
  • 👍 Great for safe progressions
  • 👍 Helpful for student development
  • 👍 Brilliant if accessible

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot log in
  • 🐛 Code required but not provided
  • 🐛 Inaccessible to public
  • 🐛 Subscription needed without mention
  • 🐛 Login process confusing

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

Acrobatic Arts

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot log into the app
  • Login page asks for email and code on the same page, preventing code submission
  • Code is not sent
  • App requires a code that is not provided
  • Login issues due to code requirement
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  • App is not accessible without a code
  • Cannot use the app because of a code

Requested features

10 requests
  • Make app open to the public
  • Provide a new code
  • Add different angles of spotting skills
  • Ability to control viewing angles of spotting techniques
  • Ability to scroll from one skill to the next or autoplay
Show 5 more
  • Ability to add notes or create a favorite skills list
  • Class plan creator by selecting skills
  • Update app to be open to the public
  • Explain how to get the code
  • Make the app accessible to everyone

In-app purchases

11 purchases

RAD Video

One-time11
  • Grade 1 Ballet$19.99
  • Grade 2 Ballet$19.99
  • Grade 3 Ballet$19.99
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  • 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
None

Acrobatic Arts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAD Video free?
RAD Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acrobatic Arts free?
Acrobatic Arts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RAD Video or Acrobatic Arts?
RAD Video is rated higher. RAD Video averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Acrobatic Arts averages 2.2 from 19 ratings.
Do RAD Video or Acrobatic Arts have ads?
Neither RAD Video nor Acrobatic Arts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAD Video or Acrobatic Arts?
RAD Video ships an update every 2 months, and Acrobatic Arts monthly. Most recently, RAD Video was updated on October 23, 2026 and Acrobatic Arts on October 21, 2026.

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