Arts Plus vs Channel1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arts Plus
Stream a vast collection of Ethiopian and African cinema, TV series, documentaries, and theater. This platform celebrates African culture and provides a space for storytellers to share their work globally. Enjoy exclusive content and an intuitive interface for a seamless viewing experience.
- Vast content library
- Afrocentric focus
- Intuitive interface
- Seamless payments
- Exclusive content
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Arts Plus: Your home for Ethiopian and African storytelling Stream the best of Ethiopian and African cinema with Arts Plus, the official streaming app from Arts TV and ArifPay. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of entertainment, TV series, documentaries, and theater, delivered straight to your device. Arts Plus is more than just a streaming service it’s a digital stage for artists and a bridge for storytellers to share their traditions and innovations with a global audience. Key features: Vast content library: Enjoy a diverse mix of new movies, captivating TV series, witty sitcoms, inspiring documentaries, podcasts, and theatre performances. Afrocentric focus: Explore a wide range of stories from Ethiopia and other countries across Africa. Intuitive interface: Find and watch your favorite content with ease on a user-friendly platform. Seamless payments: Conveniently subscribe and pay through a secure, integrated payment system powered by ArifPay. Exclusive content: Be the first to watch exclusive releases and behind-the-scenes content from your favorite shows. Download Arts Plus and join the movement to celebrate the soul of Ethiopian and African culture.
Channel1
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Channel 1 Ethiopia is now in your pocket. Watch Ethiopia's Channel 1 live, catch up on your favorite programs, and never miss a broadcast again. Whether you're at home or on the go, the official Channel 1 app brings the full TV experience to your ios device. Watch Live TV Stream Channel 1 directly from your phone with our built-in live player. See who else is watching with real-time viewer counts, and stay connected to the broadcast you love. Browse the Full Program Library Explore shows across every genre: Drama and entertainment Variety and music shows News and current affairs Sports coverage Documentaries Your Personalized Feed Full TV Schedule Never wonder what is on next. The built-in channel guide shows the full daily schedule so you can plan your viewing in advance. Powerful Search Find any show by name, category, or keyword in seconds. Filter by trending, drama, variety, news, sports, docs, or religion. Push Notifications Get notified about your favorite shows and never miss a broadcast moment. Channel 1 Ethiopia.
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Verdict
Arts Plus and Channel1 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Arts Plus | Channel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arifpay Financial Technologies S.C | Systems Edge Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
Arts Plus
No in-app purchases
Channel1
No in-app purchases
