# TSF vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is rating: TSF at 5.0 against STAGE+ Classical Music Live's 4.6. TSF also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is ratings volume (316 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TSF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

TSF 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 316 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of TSF's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

TSF ships an update every 5 weeks, STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TSF | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsf-jazz/id1447161356/reviews)** | [4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **316** |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSF Jazz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447161355) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### TSF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsf-jazz/id1447161356)

Listen to live jazz radio, catch up on podcasts, and stay updated with the latest jazz news and events. Access exclusive content and ad-free streaming with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Background playback, Podcast replays, Track information, Jazz news and videos, Partner events

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement individuel mensuel | $3.99 | per month |
| Abonnement individuel annuel | $36.99 | per year |


### 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 TSF free?

TSF 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, TSF or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

TSF is rated higher. TSF averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

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

Neither TSF nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

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

TSF ships an update every 5 weeks, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. Most recently, TSF was updated on October 12, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on October 20, 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.*