# WFMT vs Classical 105.7

The clearest difference is rating: Classical 105.7 at 5.0 against WFMT's 3.7. Classical 105.7 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). WFMT's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Classical 105.7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WFMT has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WFMT ships an update every 7 months, Classical 105.7 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WFMT | Classical 105.7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmt/id318523479/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-1057/id6544804588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WFMT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028507330) | [Ramar Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/435168912) |

## What reviewers say

### WFMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmt/id318523479)

Stream live classical music from a world-renowned radio station. Enjoy exclusive broadcasts of concerts, live events, and performances from major orchestras and opera companies.

**Highlights:** Live classical music streaming, Exclusive concert broadcasts, Orchestra and opera performances, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, Salzburg Festival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great station content
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Good sound quality (sometimes)
- 👍 Access to archives (recent)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Poor sound quality (compressed)
- 🐛 Outdated performance

**Reported bugs**

- App stops playing frequently
- Stream cuts out often
- App crashes unexpectedly
- Live stream stops without reason
- App freezes and requires restart

**Requested features**

- Update app performance
- Fix app dropouts
- Improve streaming stability
- Add playlist information
- Provide access to full archives


### Classical 105.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-1057/id6544804588)

Stream live classical music, with the ability to pause, rewind, and fast forward live audio. Set alarms and sleep timers to wake up or fall asleep to your favorite station, even while using other apps.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Pause and rewind live audio, Background listening, Sleep timer, Alarm clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WFMT free?

WFMT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Classical 105.7 free?

Classical 105.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WFMT or Classical 105.7?

Classical 105.7 is rated higher. WFMT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Classical 105.7 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WFMT or Classical 105.7 have ads?

WFMT shows ads; Classical 105.7 does not.

### Which is updated more often, WFMT or Classical 105.7?

WFMT ships an update every 7 months, and Classical 105.7 every 3 months. Most recently, WFMT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Classical 105.7 on September 26, 2026.

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