# Tempso

> Classical music discovery and exploration app with interpretation comparison. (iPhone/iPad app by Tempso.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempso/id1493511859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tempso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493511858)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempso/id1493511859/reviews.md

## What is Tempso?

Explore classical music for free. 

Tempso allows you to browse more than 1,500,000 classical tracks, accessible by composers, performers, and music era. Find your favorite piece and let yourself get carried away by all of the different interpretations which shaped the composition throughout history.

If you have a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription, you can also listen to any interpretation via the Spotify or Apple Music app.
Important note: Tempso is not a music player. If you don’t have a Spotify Premium or Apple Music membership and the Spotify or Apple Music app installed, you can use all the other features, but you will not be able to listen to tracks on Tempso.

Features:
- Easily explore the classical music repertoire using Tempso’s tailor-made search
- Navigate the classical music world by eras, composers, performers and much more
- Compare multiple interpretations of the same work in one click
- Discover new compositions and interpretations through customized daily selections
- Follow the most recent classical album releases
- Build your classical music library with your favorite interpretations

Spotify integration:
Tempso can connect to your Spotify account and play music via the Spotify app or any other Spotify Connect device. In other words, once you click a track in Tempso, Spotify will discreetly play the music in the background.

Apple Music integration:
Tempso can connect to Apple Music and play music via the Apple Music app on your iPhone. In other words, once you click a track in Tempso,  the Apple Music app will discreetly play the music in the background.

## Key features

- Explore classical music by composer, performer, and era
- Compare multiple interpretations of a single work
- Discover new compositions and interpretations
- Follow recent classical album releases
- Build a personal classical music library
- Integrates with Spotify and Apple Music for playback

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempso/id1493511859/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Isabella Lenoarda is not found

*2024-12-27, version 1.2.21*

That means this app lacks extensive library.

### 5/5 — Grateful for this app

*2024-04-03*

There aren’t many apps I’m “grateful” for, but this is one. Spotify’s treatment of classical music is so bad and this app shows how it could be done better. Thanks, Tempso, for making it easy to discover new releases and music that is just no to me and for giving the lie to Spotify’s insistence that there are about a dozen classical tracks worth listening to.

### 5/5 — Really Nice and Useful

*2023-11-21*

For either new or veteran listeners/lovers of classical music, this app makes recordings easier to find and enjoy.  Did notice one thing needs fixing - if search “Raff” under composer, none found.  Can find Joachim Raff in general search list result.

### 5/5 — Finally, a solution.

*2023-02-11, version 1.2.16*

Mainstream music apps have terrible support for discovering and organizing classical music. Its great to finally have a way to explore this type of music but keep my entire music library includinf contemporary music in a singl place.

### 5/5 — Incredible!

*2022-01-08, version 1.2.2*

Wow!! Super happy to reconnect with classical music in this way. I 100% recommend.

### 5/5 — Exceptionnel !

*2021-12-25, version 1.2.1*

Cela nous manquait ! Enfin une appli de musique classique qui permet de savoir ce que l’on écoute, de choisir son interprétation, et même de les comparer ! Bravo ! À mettre entre toutes les mains !

### 5/5 — Classical music finally organized as it should be

*2021-07-30*

This app uses all of the Spotify records for classical music and organizes it in a way that is clear, sensical, and aesthetically pleasing. I play violin and piano and like to hear different interpretations of a song before I play it on the instrument, and this app is perfect for that. Haven’t had it crash on me yet!! I love this app.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-11-06*

A fantastic app to browse classical music, love it!

### 5/5 — Finally

*2020-10-24*

Look, I listen to tons of lo-fi beats and classical music on spotify when I work or do other low-stakes mind-numbing activities, but I always wished there was something dedicated to just the best classical music. And that’s it, that’s really it. It does what it says and it does it better than any other app. This goes to the favorites list.

## Frequently asked questions about Tempso

### Does Tempso have ads?

Yes, Tempso contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its services.

### What devices does Tempso support?

Tempso is available on iPhone and iPod. It was last updated on September 7, 2024, with version 1.2.21.

### How does Tempso compare to Spotify or Apple Music?

Tempso is not a music player itself. It acts as a discovery and exploration tool for classical music, integrating with Spotify or Apple Music to play the actual tracks.

### Can I listen to music on Tempso without a subscription?

No, you cannot listen to tracks directly on Tempso without a Spotify Premium or Apple Music membership and the respective app installed. You can still browse and explore the catalog.

### How often is Tempso updated?

The latest version of Tempso, 1.2.21, was released on September 7, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and content.

### What is the age rating for Tempso?

Tempso has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was first released on October 14, 2020.

### What makes Tempso's search feature unique?

Tempso offers a tailor-made search specifically for the classical music repertoire, allowing users to navigate by eras, composers, performers, and more, which is a specialized feature for this genre.

### What is the user sentiment for Tempso based on ratings?

Tempso has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 16 reviews, suggesting a very positive user experience and satisfaction with its classical music discovery features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.21 — 2024-09-07

Engine updates and bug fixes.

### 1.2.20 — 2024-03-08

- New Renaissance playlist!
- Performance and caching improvements.

### 1.2.19 — 2023-11-21

- Play your favorite recordings in random order thanks to the new Shuffle button on the library page.
- Browse all the performers who recorded a specific composer from the composer page.
- Fixed: the keyboard will now automatically hide when you click on a search result.

### 1.2.18 — 2023-05-23

Small navigation improvements.

### 1.2.17 — 2023-04-01

New feature for Spotify users: you can now sync your liked recordings to a Spotify playlist.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*
