# Loopd LIVE vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is rating: STAGE+ Classical Music Live at 4.6 against Loopd LIVE's 4.3. STAGE+ Classical Music Live also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Loopd LIVE's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopd LIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STAGE+ Classical Music Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 316 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Loopd LIVE'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.

Loopd LIVE ships an update every 3 weeks, STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopd LIVE | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-live-music-streaming/id1436842350/reviews) | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 228 | **316** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BNDR MUSIC PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436842349) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopd LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-live-music-streaming/id1436842350)

Never miss a live performance again. Stream concerts and shows from anywhere in the world, completely live. Access exclusive artist interviews and get updates on upcoming shows by following your favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Watch live concerts and shows globally, Access exclusive artist interviews, Follow artists for live show updates, Minimize app to continue listening, Discover artists and tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream Live Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Stream Live Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Stream Live Premium | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great for concerts and events
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🤩 Amazing app for music lovers
- 🎵 High-quality music and video
- ✨ Free features available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 💸 Subscription and billing problems
- 😠 Poor user experience
- ⚠️ Pop-up ads are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- App closes immediately upon opening
- App crashes during live streams
- Unable to sign in or stay logged in
- Subscription issues (not cancelling, double charging)
- App not loading on certain devices (iPad)

**Requested features**

- Allow users to enter without a 5-star review for concerts
- Improve app stability for live events
- Fix subscription cancellation issues
- Ensure app works on all devices
- Provide better customer support


### 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 Loopd LIVE free?

Loopd LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loopd LIVE or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is rated higher. Loopd LIVE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

### Do Loopd LIVE or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Neither Loopd LIVE nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

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

Loopd LIVE ships an update every 3 weeks, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. Most recently, Loopd LIVE was updated on October 11, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on October 20, 2026.

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