# MOM vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MOM at 100% against STAGE+ Classical Music Live's 43%. MOM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (319 vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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. MOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

MOM 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 319 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MOM's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

MOM ships an update every 7 months, STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOM | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom/id1387772808/reviews)** | [4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PADL Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387772807) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### MOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mom/id1387772808)

Control your Digital Audio Denmark AX32 or Avid MTRX audio interfaces remotely. Adjust output gain, select sources and outputs, and manage talkback functions. Seamlessly switch between layers with intuitive gestures or dedicated buttons.

**Highlights:** Remote gain control, Source and output selection, Cut, Dim, and Talkback activation, Layer switching via swipe, Dedicated layer buttons, Compatibility with DAD AX32 and Avid MTRX

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAGE+ Classical Music Live

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

Experience live classical music concerts and operas in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound. Access a vast archive of performances and exclusive documentaries from renowned labels. Discover new gems with weekly recommendations and enjoy offline playback.

**Highlights:** 4K Video Quality, Dolby Atmos Sound, Hi-Res & Lossless Audio, Extensive Archive, Exclusive Content, Offline Mode, Advanced Search

**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 MOM free?

MOM 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, MOM or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

MOM is rated higher. MOM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 319 ratings.

### Do MOM or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Neither MOM nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOM or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

MOM ships an update every 7 months, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. Most recently, MOM was updated on October 29, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on October 30, 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.*