# medici.tv for libraries vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: medici.tv for libraries at none against STAGE+ Classical Music Live's 2. medici.tv for libraries also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 25%) and ratings volume (310 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. medici.tv for libraries asks for nothing beyond the download.

medici.tv for libraries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAGE+ Classical Music Live has 310 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of medici.tv for libraries's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | medici.tv for libraries | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicitv-for-libraries/id1200334923/reviews)** | [4.6 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MUSEEC](https://appshunter.io/developer/694726482) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### medici.tv for libraries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicitv-for-libraries/id1200334923)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAGE+ Classical Music Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721)

Stream live 4K classical concerts, opera, and jazz performances. Access a vast library of audio albums and video releases, with new content added weekly. Enjoy offline playback and high-fidelity audio formats on all your devices.

**Highlights:** Live 4K concert streams, Extensive library of classical concerts and operas, Thousands of curated audio albums, Weekly new video and audio releases, Streaming in 4K, Dolby Atmos, and Lossless, Offline playback and viewing, CarPlay and SharePlay integration

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wealth of choices
- 🚀 Delightful discovery
- 👍 DG Qualidade de Programação e Som
- 👍 Bravo!
- 👍 My return to Stage plus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Para cuando en español
- 🐛 Garbage App
- 🔊 MUY MALA CALIDAD DEL SONIDO
- 🔍 No Subtitles
- 🐛 ダウンロードが消える

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading content disappears
- Downloaded content disappears
- Audio stutters in videos
- App crashes on launch
- App doesn't work on Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Add Korean language support
- Add calendar integration for concerts
- Add subtitles for operas
- Add more offline listening options
- Add Chromecast support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is medici.tv for libraries free?

medici.tv for libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, medici.tv for libraries or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

medici.tv for libraries is rated higher. medici.tv for libraries averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 310 ratings.

### Do medici.tv for libraries or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Neither medici.tv for libraries nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, medici.tv for libraries or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. Most recently, medici.tv for libraries was updated on September 20, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on September 25, 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.*