# Apple Music Classical — Included with Apple Music

> Dedicated classical music streaming app with extensive catalog and high-fidelity audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Apple.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-music-classical/id1598433714 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 16,795 App Store ratings · 1,625 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Dutch, Canadian French, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2023-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-music-classical/id1598433714/reviews.md

## What is Apple Music Classical?

Get the app designed specifically for classical music. Available to Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost. Instantly find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalog with search built for the genre. Enjoy the highest audio quality available (up to 24-bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless) and hear classical favorites like never before in Spatial Audio—all with zero ads.

Apple Music Classical also makes it easy for beginners to get to  know the classical genre thanks to time-synced listening guides for many popular works, hundreds of Essentials playlists, insightful composer biographies, and personalized recommendations based on recently-played composers, instruments, and periods.

The Ultimate Classical Experience
• Get unlimited access to the world’s largest classical music catalog (over 5 million tracks) with everything from new releases to celebrated masterpieces, plus thousands of exclusive albums.
• Search by composer, work, conductor, or even catalog number, and find specific recordings instantly.
• Listen in the highest audio quality (up to 24 bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless) and enjoy thousands of recordings in immersive Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.
• Appreciate famous works more deeply with listening guides—moment-by-moment expert notes from the Apple Music Classical editors.
• Know exactly who and what you’re listening to thanks to complete, accurate metadata.
• Enjoy nonstop music with brand new stations curated by our editors and themed by instrument, composer, period, or genre.
• Learn about each classical period with The Story of Classical audio guides.
• Discover new favorites on the Home tab with personalized recommendations based on your listening.
• Dig deeper as you listen, with insightful album notes, descriptions of key works, and thousands of composer biographies.
• Browse booklets for thousands of albums including in-depth liner notes, translations, and more.
• Listen with CarPlay for music on the move.
• Ask Siri to play a composer, work or instrument.
• Listen using AirPlay on compatible wireless devices.

Requirements
• Requires an Apple Music subscription (Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One).
• Availability and features vary by country and region, plan, or device. The list of countries where Apple Music Classical is available can be found at https://support.apple.com/HT204411.
• Apple Music Classical is available for all iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 18.0 or later.
• To listen to music on Apple Music Classical, you must have an internet connection.

## Key features

- Largest classical music catalog
- High-fidelity audio (Hi-Res Lossless)
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Time-synced listening guides
- Composer biographies
- Personalized recommendations
- Complete metadata

## Chart rankings

- #90 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Apple Music Classical?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Improved navigation and search
- 👍 Curated playlists and guides
- 🎶 High-quality audio
- 🔍 Detailed composer and work information
- 💡 Dedicated classical music app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Playback issues and app crashes
- 🔍 Inconsistent or missing metadata
- 📱 No iPad app
- 🔽 Lack of offline listening or download options
- 🤔 Overlap with regular Apple Music app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tracks not playing correctly when selected
- Issues with AirPlay and HomePod connectivity
- Playlist management problems
- Incorrect release dates and metadata

**Most requested features**

- Shuffle function for classical works
- Ability to download music for offline listening
- Integration with Roon and other music platforms
- Dedicated iPad and Mac apps
- More detailed album notes and liner information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,625)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-music-classical/id1598433714/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love this app wish more artists were on it

*2026-08-21, version 3.1.1*

This app is really great! I use it while a write. The only thing I think it’s missing is an autoplay like Apple Music has and more variety of instrumental music. There’s an artist I love that has music on this app but not an artist page the same way they do on Apple Music. I would also love more variety, specifically adding some Video Game soundtracks. Overall though this app is perfect for when I don’t want to listen to anything with lyrics and get lost in my writing. It helps me focus so much!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-18, version 3.1.1*

Easy access and recommendations for new and old classical music all in one place.

### 5/5 — Curated Bliss

*2026-08-18, version 3.1.1*

Refreshing to have a music app focused on this foundational genre!

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2026-08-18, version 3.1.1*

I’m a mid-range classical music lover.  I find that this app is beyond my wildest expectations.

### 5/5 — For the child

*2026-08-17, version 3.1.1*

Love looking for the greatest of the great and sharing with my grandchildren. Thank you

### 5/5 — My go to station

*2026-08-17, version 3.1.1*

I always find excellent choices ready made for me on the station.

### 3/5 — No download option

*2026-08-14, version 3.1.1*

Frequent travelers, be advised that as you sit on a cramped plane next to a man-sprawling well into your seat area with people playing videos on speaker and kids crying in the back, you WILL not have access to your beloved and soothing playlists on Classical music.

### 4/5 — It’s ok

*2026-08-14, version 3.1.1*

Wish it was more similar to Apple Music such as a shuffle and things of that nature that relates to the regular Apple Music.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-08-13, version 3.1.1*

Great listening experience for classical music - much better than Spotify

### 5/5 — What a goated app

*2026-08-12, version 3.1.1*

As a band freak i like the songs we play and got involved with what i was playing in middle school like incredibles, and star wars etc. and as i transitioned from concert time to solo time before winter i found the apple music french horn album leading me to classic music and moonlight sonata etc. this music helps me calm down and also helps me stay sane thank you apple

## Frequently asked questions about Apple Music Classical

### What is Apple Music Classical?

Apple Music Classical is a dedicated app for classical music that provides access to the world's largest classical music catalog. It offers high-fidelity audio, immersive Spatial Audio, and features designed to enhance the classical music listening experience for both beginners and experts.

### How do I get Apple Music Classical?

Apple Music Classical is included with an Apple Music subscription (Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One). You can download the app from the App Store if you are an existing Apple Music subscriber. It is available for iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later.

### What are the key features of Apple Music Classical?

Key features include access to over 5 million classical tracks, advanced search by composer or catalog number, high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz, Spatial Audio, time-synced listening guides, composer biographies, and personalized recommendations. It also offers curated stations and detailed album notes.

### Is Apple Music Classical free?

The app itself is free to download and use, but it requires an active Apple Music subscription to access its content. Therefore, while there's no separate cost for the classical app, it is part of the overall Apple Music subscription service.

### What devices is Apple Music Classical compatible with?

Apple Music Classical is available for iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later. It also supports listening with CarPlay and AirPlay on compatible wireless devices. An internet connection is required to stream music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2026-05-08

This update contains stability and performance enhancements.

### 3.1 — 2026-04-23

This update contains stability and performance enhancements.

### 3.0 — 2025-09-23

This update contains stability and performance enhancements.

### 2.3.1 — 2025-07-08

This update contains stability and performance enhancements.

### 2.3 — 2025-06-24

This update contains stability and performance enhancements.

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