# RAD Video vs Acrobatic Arts

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.

Both are free to download. RAD Video sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Acrobatic Arts asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAD Video | Acrobatic Arts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-video/id603543134/reviews)** | [2.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrobatic-arts/id860181024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/603543137) | [Acrobatic Arts Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/860181027) |

## 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


### Acrobatic Arts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acrobatic-arts/id860181024)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*