# OPER! vs CLASS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CLASS at none against OPER!'s 1. OPER!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPER! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CLASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OPER! against 5.0 for CLASS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

OPER! ships an update every 2 months, CLASS every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPER! | CLASS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oper/id1312829077/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-aktuell/id1462616238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPER Medien GmbH und Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312829076) | [CLASS – Association of Classical Independents in Germany e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462616237) |

## What reviewers say

### OPER!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oper/id1312829077)

Access the latest opera reviews, news, and event information from a leading international opera magazine. Read the full print edition digitally, with customizable text and layout options. Stay updated with push notifications on premieres and performances.

**Highlights:** Latest opera reviews and news, Digital print edition access, Customizable text and layout, Push notifications for updates, Interviews and event information, CD/DVD/Book reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oper! 2021 07.08 | $9.99 | one-time |


### CLASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-aktuell/id1462616238)

This app provides quarterly updates on new releases from independent classical, opera, and jazz labels. It features insights from artists and engineers, composer and artist profiles, CD reviews, and concert listings.

**Highlights:** New releases from independent labels, Artist and engineer insights, Composer and artist profiles, CD reviews, Concert listings, Covers classical, opera, and jazz

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPER! free?

OPER! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CLASS free?

CLASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OPER! or CLASS?

OPER! and CLASS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OPER! or CLASS have ads?

CLASS shows ads; OPER! does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPER! or CLASS?

OPER! ships an update every 2 months, and CLASS every 24 months. Most recently, OPER! was updated on October 6, 2026 and CLASS on October 2, 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.*