# Opera Philadelphia vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Philadelphia at none against STAGE+ Classical Music Live's 2. Opera Philadelphia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, monetization model 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. Opera Philadelphia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opera Philadelphia 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Opera Philadelphia ships an update every 11 months, STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opera Philadelphia | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-philadelphia/id1522594588/reviews)** | [4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opera Philadelphia (App)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522594590) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### Opera Philadelphia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-philadelphia/id1522594588)

Enhance your opera experience with this app for the 2019-2020 season. Explore productions, purchase tickets, plan your visit, and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Connect with guest services and buy official merchandise.

**Highlights:** Browse opera productions and events, Purchase tickets, Plan your visit and venue navigation, Access digital tickets, Chat with Guest Services, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Purchase official merchandise

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**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 Opera Philadelphia free?

Opera Philadelphia 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, Opera Philadelphia or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

Opera Philadelphia is rated higher. Opera Philadelphia averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 319 ratings.

### Do Opera Philadelphia or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Opera Philadelphia shows ads; STAGE+ Classical Music Live does not.

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

Opera Philadelphia ships an update every 11 months, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. Most recently, Opera Philadelphia was updated on November 3, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on November 3, 2026.

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