Comparison

medici.tv for libraries vs Adella

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

Head to head
About

medici.tv for libraries

Access a vast library of classical music, opera, dance, and jazz performances. Stream live events and enjoy personalized recommendations. This app is designed for users with institutional access through universities and libraries.

Highlights
  • Thousands of concerts and operas
  • Live performances weekly
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Performances by top artists
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Favorites and viewing history
  • Subtitles available
Features
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medici.tv is the leading video resource in classical music, opera, dance, and jazz for libraries. This app is reserved for university, public library and conservatory users. Unlimited access to thousands of videos: - 4,500+ concerts, operas, and more - Live performances every week from the world’s most prestigious venues - Personalized editorial recommendations The biggest names: - Enjoy performances by top artists, orchestras, dance companies, jazz legends, and major opera houses from around the globe. A personalized viewing experience: - Continue watching: pick up any movie where you left off, across all your devices and screens - Favorites and viewing history: easy access to watch or rewatch your favorite videos Subtitled movies: - For your viewing convenience, most of our operas and documentaries come with subtitles. --- To log into the medici.tv app, you must first create your individual account. If you already have an individual account, open the medici.tv app and log in with your email address and password. If you haven’t yet created your individual account: - Log into edu.medici.tv using the credentials provided by your institution. - Once you are connected to your institution's network, click "Log in" at the top of the website. - Select "I don't have an individual account yet" located in the box on the right side of the screen. - Create your individual account by entering an email address and creating a password. - Once your individual account has been created, open the medici.tv app on your smartphone and log in with the same email address and password.

About

Adella

Experience The Cleveland Orchestra from anywhere with this streaming service. Enjoy live performances, exclusive premieres, behind-the-scenes content, and educational videos. It's designed for both dedicated music lovers and families seeking a rich cultural experience.

Highlights
  • Live concert streams
  • Exclusive premieres
  • Behind-the-scenes insights
  • Educational videos
  • Front-row seat experience
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Named after our pioneering founder, Adella Prentiss Hughes, our streaming service and app offers you a front-row seat to the world of The Cleveland Orchestra. We offer livestreams, Premieres, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the music and the orchestra. On top of that, there's educational videos. Truly, an experience for the connoisseur and the whole family. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Adella on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://adella-live.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://adella-live.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

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Adella4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adella at 89% against medici.tv for libraries's 22%. Adella also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 22). medici.tv for libraries's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Adella sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. medici.tv for libraries asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

medici.tv for libraries holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 71 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of medici.tv for libraries's written reviews are positive against 89% of Adella's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, Adella every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
medici.tv for libraries versus Adella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermedici.tv for librariesAdella
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better4.5 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2271 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSEECCleveland Orchestra

Customer experience

medici.tv for libraries

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

Adella

All ratings71 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

medici.tv for libraries

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Adella

Subscriptions2
  • Adella Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Adella Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is medici.tv for libraries free?
medici.tv for libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adella free?
Adella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, medici.tv for libraries or Adella?
medici.tv for libraries is rated higher. medici.tv for libraries averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Adella averages 4.5 from 71 ratings.
Do medici.tv for libraries or Adella have ads?
Neither medici.tv for libraries nor Adella shows ads.
Which is updated more often, medici.tv for libraries or Adella?
medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, and Adella every 3 months. Most recently, medici.tv for libraries was updated on October 24, 2026 and Adella on October 24, 2026.

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