Comparison

STAGE+ Classical Music Live vs Lysoniq

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

Head to head
About

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

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
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Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with STAGE+, the ultimate streaming experience from Deutsche Grammophon. Experience your favorite artists closer than ever before—live, in 4K, and with outstanding Dolby Atmos sound. STAGE+ is more than just a streaming app; it's your personal VIP access to the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world. Whether it's symphonies, operas, piano recitals, or exclusive documentaries, we bring the magic of classical music directly to your device. WHAT'S ON STAGE+ • Over 50 exclusive live streams per year from global cultural hotspots. • A vast archive with thousands of video concerts and opera productions. • Access to the entire catalog of Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, ECM, and Hyperion. • Weekly new releases of audio and video content. • Exclusive insights: interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY We know classical music fans don't compromise. That's why we offer: • 4K Video Quality: Crystal-clear images for an immersive experience. • Hi-Res & Lossless Audio: Hear every detail in lossless quality. • Dolby Atmos: Three-dimensional sound that puts you right in the middle of the action. • Offline Mode: Download content to enjoy on a plane, train, or on vacation without an internet connection. SPECIALIZED SEARCH & METADATA Forget chaotic search results. Our database is specifically optimized for classical music. Filter precisely by: • Composer (from Bach to Glass) • Work & Opus • Conductor & Orchestra • Soloist & Instrument • Era & Genre WHY STAGE+? Our curators put together new recommendations for you every week, so you're always discovering new gems. Whether you're a long-time connoisseur or a curious newcomer, STAGE+ provides the context and quality you deserve. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Try STAGE+ now for 30 days free! After the trial period, enjoy monthly or yearly flexibility. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Bring the stage into your life—with STAGE+ Classical Music Live. Supported formats: 4K, Dolby Atmos, Lossless Audio, Hi-Res. Available on: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Terms & Conditions: https://www.stage-plus.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stage-plus.tv/security-and-privacy

About

Lysoniq

This app allows you to stream Hi-Res Lossless music from Apple Music across your Apple devices with full remote control. It offers advanced library management, true shuffle, and detailed browsing of the Apple Music catalog. Designed for audiophiles, it supports automatic sample rate switching and high-resolution output on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Cross-device remote control
  • Hi-Res Lossless streaming
  • Full Apple Music catalog browsing
  • Advanced queue management
  • True shuffle randomization
  • Last.fm scrobbling
  • Automatic sample rate switching
Features
Currently charting
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Lysoniq is a premium music player/streamer with cross-device remote control. Install it on your Apple devices to seamlessly play music through any one of them and control the app with the others. Unlike AirPlay, the playing device streams directly from Apple Music at full resolution — enabling Hi-Res Lossless with zero compression or downsampling on compatible devices. Using an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV in your hifi system just became easier. No more extension cables or compromises. Built to handle huge libraries — load thousands of songs into the player without slowdown. Full queue management with swipe to delete, drag to rearrange, tap to skip ahead, and insert into the queue. True Shuffle that actually randomizes your music. Browse the full Apple Music catalog with top songs, albums, and playlists across 30+ cities and countries, 17 genres, and dedicated Hi-Res Lossless and Dolby Atmos sections. Access Made For You, Recently Played, New Releases, live radio stations, and all of Apple Music's personalized recommendations. Your full synced library with sorting and filtering included. Connect and control devices across your home Wi-Fi network with LYNQ. Extend connectivity across cellular data and different Wi-Fi networks with the LYNQ+ subscription. Built-in Last.fm scrobbling with full history and stats. Four themes including Light, Dark, True Light, and True Dark. Built from the ground up with audiophiles in mind. Reviewing audio gear? Use a subloop to focus in on a particular section of a track, with the option to add a timer between loops to switch equipment. Output up to 24-bit/192kHz on iOS, 24-bit/192kHz on macOS (played via Music.app), and 24-bit/48kHz on Apple TV (24-bit/192kHz available on tvOS 27 with latest generation hardware). For streaming on macOS please download the free menu-bar companion app, the Lysoniq Switcher. This provides predictive sample-rate switching when combined with the Lysoniq Mac Remote and native Music app, 44.1 to 192 kHz. Available at https://www.lysoniq.app/macos-switcher. Now available in 22 languages including Chinese (Hong Kong, Simplified, and Traditional), Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish. Provide feedback to guide its development further and get the features you want. Enjoy all future updates with a one-time purchase. Requires Apple Music installed on your devices and an active Apple Music subscription. See https://www.lysoniq.app/support for more details. Terms of Use: https://www.lysoniq.app/terms License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Compatibility includes iOS 16.4+, macOS 14.6+, tvOS 17.6+

Screenshots

STAGE+ Classical Music Live4 screens
Lysoniq4 screens

Verdict

The call

STAGE+ Classical Music Live and Lysoniq both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Lysoniq's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's. Lysoniq also leads on chart position (#34 vs unranked). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and ratings volume (320 vs 106). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download; Lysoniq costs $14.99 up front. STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Lysoniq sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lysoniq holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lysoniq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAGE+ Classical Music Live ships an update every 4 weeks, Lysoniq fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
STAGE+ Classical Music Live versus Lysoniq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAGE+ Classical Music LiveLysoniq
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.6 (320 ratings)4.8 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings320 — better106
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche Grammophon – DGTim Fagan

Customer experience

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

All ratings319 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral16.8%
Negative40.6%

Lysoniq

All ratings94 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%

Bugs and requests

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Downloading content disappears
  • Downloaded content disappears
  • Audio stutters in videos
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't work on Apple TV
Show 2 more
  • Search function is unusable
  • Issues with account creation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Korean language support
  • Add calendar integration for concerts
  • Add subtitles for operas
  • Add more offline listening options
  • Add Chromecast support
Show 5 more
  • Add Roku app
  • Add CarPlay support
  • Add more audio recordings and full artist catalogs
  • Add video playlists based on themes or moods
  • Add digital liner notes for audio albums and digital programs for videos

Lysoniq

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$149.991 Year
1 purchases

Lysoniq

Subscriptions1
  • LYNQ+ Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?
STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lysoniq free?
Lysoniq costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAGE+ Classical Music Live or Lysoniq?
Lysoniq is rated higher. STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Lysoniq averages 4.8 from 106 ratings.
Do STAGE+ Classical Music Live or Lysoniq have ads?
Neither STAGE+ Classical Music Live nor Lysoniq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STAGE+ Classical Music Live or Lysoniq?
STAGE+ Classical Music Live ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lysoniq fortnightly. Most recently, STAGE+ Classical Music Live was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lysoniq on November 5, 2026.

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