Comparison

medici.tv for libraries vs StageFest

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

StageFest

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StageFest is the all-in-one platform for running a music festival, from the first invitation to the last concert. Whether you organize a chamber music academy, a jazz weekend, or a multi-week masterclass course, StageFest keeps your musicians, ensembles, rooms, and schedule in sync. BUILT FOR FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS - Smart scheduling: generate a conflict-free week from your musicians, rooms, ensembles, and breaks. No more spreadsheet juggling. - Ensembles and works: group your musicians, attach their repertoire, and watch the schedule build itself. - Rooms and equipment: define every space with its piano, capacity, and availability. Track equipment per rehearsal. - Lessons and masterclasses: schedule individual lessons, masterclasses, coaching sessions, and accompaniment work alongside ensemble rehearsals. - Concert programs: order works for each concert and the schedule respects performers' time. - Broadcast announcements: keep everyone informed without the email noise. BUILT FOR MUSICIANS - Your personal schedule: see only the rehearsals and concerts you're in. - Ensemble chat: one channel per group, with all your fellow musicians and the parts they play. - Sheet music in your pocket: download your parts as PDF, ready offline. - Accommodation and travel: know where you're staying and when you're expected. - Repertoire: see what you and your teacher are preparing. DESIGNED FOR REAL FESTIVALS StageFest powers music festivals and academies across Europe, from chamber music to jazz, from weekend concerts to multi-week masterclass courses. PRIVACY-FIRST - Your festival data lives in EU-based Supabase (Frankfurt). - Contact info is shared between festival participants only if they opt in. - Block and report tools in every chat, with moderation responded to within 24 hours. - Delete your account any time, with a full 30-day cool-down, then permanent anonymization. Questions or need a hand? Reach us anytime at stagefest.app/support.

Screenshots

medici.tv for libraries4 screens
StageFest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: medici.tv for libraries at every 5 weeks against StageFest's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, StageFest every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
medici.tv for libraries versus StageFest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermedici.tv for librariesStageFest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSEECStageSub AB

In-app purchases

None

medici.tv for libraries

No in-app purchases

None

StageFest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is medici.tv for libraries free?
medici.tv for libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageFest free?
StageFest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do medici.tv for libraries or StageFest have ads?
Neither medici.tv for libraries nor StageFest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, medici.tv for libraries or StageFest?
medici.tv for libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, and StageFest every 4 months. Most recently, medici.tv for libraries was updated on October 24, 2026 and StageFest on October 28, 2026.

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