# Greta vs ARD Mediathek

The clearest difference is rating: ARD Mediathek at 4.8 against Greta's 2.5. ARD Mediathek also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (2K vs 6). Greta's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Greta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ARD Mediathek asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARD Mediathek holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARD Mediathek has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Greta's written reviews are positive against 41% of ARD Mediathek's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Greta ships an update every 2 months, ARD Mediathek every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Greta | ARD Mediathek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greta/id793892423/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ard-mediathek/id981496660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Greta & Starks Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793892426) | [Sudwestrundfunk, Anstalt des offentlichen Rechts](https://appshunter.io/developer/610313722) |

## What reviewers say

### Greta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greta/id793892423)

Enhance your cinema experience with synchronized audio and subtitles. This app offers multilingual dubbing, audio descriptions, and hearing-impaired support for films, both in theaters and at home. Enjoy movies more inclusively with features like sound amplification and adjustable subtitle sizes.

**Highlights:** Multilingual dubbing and subtitles, Audio description for visually impaired, SDH subtitles for hearing impaired, Sound amplification, Automatic film sound recognition, Manual sync and volume adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtitle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dubbing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Film Rent 3 | $2.99 | one-time |


### ARD Mediathek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ard-mediathek/id981496660)

Stream a wide variety of German public broadcasting content, including news, documentaries, series, films, shows, and live TV channels. Create profiles for personalized recommendations, watchlists, and seamless cross-device viewing. Includes a dedicated, safe children's profile.

**Highlights:** Stream news, documentaries, series, and films, Watch live ARD TV channels, Personalized user profiles, Continue watching across devices, Create watchlists, Dedicated children's profile

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good media library
- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 🌍 Useful for expats
- 💡 Great for staying connected to German culture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Content blocked outside of Germany
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of content availability
- 🤯 Unreliable performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues (audio/video desync, freezing, loading problems)
- Compatibility problems with older devices and platforms
- Unreliable streaming and downloading

**Requested features**

- Improve content availability for international users
- Enhance stability and reliability
- Add more playback options (e.g., full-screen, background audio)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Greta free?

Greta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARD Mediathek free?

ARD Mediathek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Greta or ARD Mediathek?

ARD Mediathek is rated higher. Greta averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ARD Mediathek averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Greta or ARD Mediathek have ads?

Neither Greta nor ARD Mediathek shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Greta or ARD Mediathek?

Greta ships an update every 2 months, and ARD Mediathek every 3 weeks. Most recently, Greta was updated on November 11, 2026 and ARD Mediathek on November 11, 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.*