# Symphony.live vs SFO Front Row

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SFO Front Row at 100% against Symphony.live's 31%. SFO Front Row also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Symphony.live's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symphony.live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. SFO Front Row asks for nothing beyond the download.

SFO Front Row holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symphony.live has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Symphony.live's written reviews are positive against 100% of SFO Front Row's.

Symphony.live ships an update every 3 months, SFO Front Row every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symphony.live | SFO Front Row |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphonylive-classical-music/id1629900136/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfo-front-row/id1631383510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Acoustics Space Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874524221) | [San Francisco Opera Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023135121) |

## What reviewers say

### Symphony.live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symphonylive-classical-music/id1629900136)

Experience the magic of classical music with exclusive performances, documentaries, and curated playlists from orchestras worldwide. Enjoy high-quality audio and video on demand, anytime, anywhere. Support global orchestras with your membership.

**Highlights:** Exclusive orchestral performances, Documentaries and playlists, High-quality audio and video, On-demand access, Support for global orchestras, Member discounts and offers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Symphony.live monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $8.99 | per month |
| Symphony.live annual | $79.99 | per year |
| ANNUAL | $79.99 | per year |


### SFO Front Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfo-front-row/id1631383510)

Experience world-class opera performances on demand. Access a curated collection of acclaimed productions and discover the artistry of the San Francisco Opera from anywhere.

**Highlights:** On-demand opera streaming, Curated performance collection, World premieres, Young artist showcases, High-quality production access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symphony.live free?

Symphony.live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SFO Front Row free?

SFO Front Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Symphony.live or SFO Front Row?

SFO Front Row is rated higher. Symphony.live averages 2.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while SFO Front Row averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Symphony.live or SFO Front Row have ads?

Neither Symphony.live nor SFO Front Row shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Symphony.live or SFO Front Row?

Symphony.live ships an update every 3 months, and SFO Front Row every 9 months. Most recently, Symphony.live was updated on November 3, 2026 and SFO Front Row on November 3, 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.*