Comparison

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music vs Tempso

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

Explore a vast library of classical music with millions of tracks, from renowned composers to hidden gems. Enjoy high-fidelity FLAC streaming, expertly curated playlists, and offline listening. Organize your favorites and discover new pieces with a powerful search engine.

Highlights
  • Over 2.5 million classical tracks
  • FLAC streaming for high-quality audio
  • Expertly curated playlists and mixes
  • Powerful search engine
  • Personal music library
  • Offline listening with downloads
Features
Currently charting
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Discover the world of classical music with IDAGIO, the ultimate streaming app designed for true classical music lovers. With access to over 2.5 million tracks, you can enjoy iconic composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, alongside hidden gems across all classical genres. Whether you're in the mood for powerful classical concertos, serene chamber music, or relaxing classical pieces, IDAGIO offers everything you need to immerse yourself in the finest classical works. Experience FLAC streaming (16bit 44.1 kHz) for the highest sound quality, capturing every nuance and emotion in the music. Our curated playlists and weekly mixes, crafted by classical music experts, bring new and timeless pieces directly to your playlist. Use our intuitive search engine to easily explore composers, works, performances, and more, allowing you to find exactly what you're looking for. Create Your Classical Music Collection: Organize your favorites with ease in your personal library. Add albums, artists, works, and playlists to curate your own collection of classical music. Enjoy classical music anytime, even offline. Download your favorite tracks and listen without interruptions. Whether you are new to classical music or a seasoned enthusiast, IDAGIO provides a premium listening experience. Dive into the beauty of classical music with access to millions of tracks, expertly curated playlists, and top-quality sound. Why Choose IDAGIO? Over 2.5 million classical tracks from legendary composers like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more FLAC streaming for exceptional sound quality (16bit 44.1 kHz) Curated playlists and personalized weekly mixes Powerful search engine to explore works, composers, and performances Build a personal library of your favorite albums, artists, and tracks Enjoy music offline with downloadable tracks With IDAGIO, the world of classical music is at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. Terms and Conditions: http://www.idagio.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.idagio.com/privacy

About

Tempso

Discover and explore a vast library of classical music, organized by composer, performer, and era. Compare different interpretations of pieces and build your personal music collection. Requires a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription for playback.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music4 screens
Tempso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempso at none against IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's 8. Tempso also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 16) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IDAGIO Stream Classical Music sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tempso asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempso holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDAGIO Stream Classical Music has 16K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's written reviews are positive against 89% of Tempso's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music ships an update every 3 weeks, Tempso every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
IDAGIO Stream Classical Music versus Tempso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDAGIO Stream Classical MusicTempso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDAGIO GmbHTempso

Customer experience

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

All ratings15,778 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,200 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.9%

Tempso

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after app updates
  • Playback position lost when interrupted
  • Sonos integration problems
  • Inconsistent audio quality and volume levels

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add album artwork display during playback
  • Implement gapless playback between tracks
  • Allow reordering of playlists and queues
  • Introduce a 'sleep timer' feature
  • Add support for Google Home and Alexa
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  • Provide more detailed liner notes and composer information

Tempso

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

Subscriptions8
  • IDAGIO Standard Legacy14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • IDAGIO Standard Legacy$9.991 Month
  • IDAGIO Standard Legacy1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Basic Audio14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Audio14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Audio + Video14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Audio + Video14 Days trial$114.996 Months
  • Premium Audio + Video14 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

Tempso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IDAGIO Stream Classical Music free?
IDAGIO Stream Classical Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempso free?
Tempso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IDAGIO Stream Classical Music or Tempso?
Tempso is rated higher. IDAGIO Stream Classical Music averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Tempso averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do IDAGIO Stream Classical Music or Tempso have ads?
IDAGIO Stream Classical Music shows ads; Tempso does not.
Which is updated more often, IDAGIO Stream Classical Music or Tempso?
IDAGIO Stream Classical Music ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tempso every 6 weeks. Most recently, IDAGIO Stream Classical Music was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tempso on November 3, 2026.

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