Comparison

NML World vs Symphony.live

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

Head to head
About

NML World

Access a vast collection of world music with over 197,000 tracks from diverse countries and cultural groups. Explore catalogs from prominent labels and discover popular ethnic music.

Highlights
  • Extensive world music collection
  • Over 197,000 tracks
  • Music from 200+ countries
  • Includes major label catalogs
  • Focus on ethnic music
Features
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Naxos Music Library World is one of the most comprehensive collections of World music available online. It offers over 197,000 tracks of world music from more than 200 countries and 930 cultural groups. The entire catalogues of renowned labels such as Smithsonian Folkways, ARC, Celestial Harmonies and many other independent labels are available. It is a perfect service for anyone with an interest in popular ethnic music. The brand new Naxos Music Library World mobile app comes with a fresh design and new features.

About

Symphony.live

Experience the magic of classical music with exclusive performances, documentaries, and curated playlists from orchestras worldwide. Enjoy high-quality audio and video on demand, anytime, anywhere. Support global orchestras with your membership.

Highlights
  • Exclusive orchestral performances
  • Documentaries and playlists
  • High-quality audio and video
  • On-demand access
  • Support for global orchestras
  • Member discounts and offers
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Watch & listen to the magic of classical music like never before. Our streaming platform brings to your screen of choice the world's orchestras through exclusive performances, documentaries, playlists, and much more. Whether you’re a lifelong aficionado or new to the genre, Symphony.live makes it easy to immerse yourself in the rich history and artistry of classical music. Watch and listen to concerts from our growing family of orchestras. Stream the best of composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and many more. You can also watch and listen on the go - whenever, wherever - thanks to our refined mobile apps. WHY STREAM CLASSICAL MUSIC ON SYMPHONY.LIVE? - Performances: Enjoy concerts from the world's orchestras, playing from the world's best venues. - Curated Playlists: Discover our hand-curated playlists, featuring everything from the most well-known works to hidden gems. - High-Quality Audio & Video: Experience every note and nuance in stunning clarity. - On-Demand Access: Stream your favorite orchestras, works, and musicians anytime, anywhere. - Member Benefits: Get exclusive discounts and special offers on additional services from our partners - Plus: Stream the best of classical music anywhere, anytime. SUPPORT THE WORLD’S ORCHESTRAS It’s our mission to unite the world’s orchestras. By becoming a member, you’re helping us do this. Your subscription actively supports orchestras around the world. We share our revenues directly with our family of orchestras. The more you watch, the more you're supporting your favorite orchestra. It's a win-win for all! WHAT QUALITY DOES SYMPHONY.LIVE OFFER? We understand the importance of experiencing classical music in mint condition. To help with your immersive experience, we always strive to provide you with the highest quality possible. We have a selection of concerts recorded in 5.1 digital surround sound. Moreover, through our Wolfgang collaboration, select concert videos come with captions, enriching your viewing experience by providing a deeper understanding of the beautiful music on your screen. For our privacy policy and user agreement visit: https://symphony.live/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

NML World4 screens
Symphony.live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NML World at none against Symphony.live's 4. Symphony.live's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Symphony.live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. NML World asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NML World holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symphony.live has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of NML World's written reviews are positive against 31% of Symphony.live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NML World ships an update every 4 months, Symphony.live every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NML World versus Symphony.live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNML WorldSymphony.live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNaxos Digital Services Ltd.Acoustics Space Inc.

Customer experience

NML World

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

Symphony.live

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

NML World

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Symphony.live

Subscriptions4
  • Symphony.live monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • MONTHLY$8.991 Month
  • Symphony.live annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • ANNUAL$79.991 Year

Questions

Is NML World free?
NML World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symphony.live free?
Symphony.live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NML World or Symphony.live?
NML World is rated higher. NML World averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Symphony.live averages 2.8 from 19 ratings.
Do NML World or Symphony.live have ads?
Neither NML World nor Symphony.live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NML World or Symphony.live?
NML World ships an update every 4 months, and Symphony.live every 3 months. Most recently, NML World was updated on November 10, 2026 and Symphony.live on November 3, 2026.

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