CRB Classical vs YourClassical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRB Classical
Stream centuries of timeless classical music for free. Enjoy 24/7 programming and exclusive on-demand broadcasts from Boston-based ensembles. This app is your perfect companion for any part of your day.
- Free music streaming
- 24/7 classical programming
- Exclusive on-demand broadcasts
- Boston Symphony Orchestra content
- Works on smartphone, laptop, smart speaker
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Step into a musical oasis with the CRB Classical App. Carry centuries of timeless music in your pocket and stream it free on your smartphone, laptop, or smart speaker. Enjoy 24/7 programming from WCRB and hear exclusive on-demand Classical Radio Boston broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and other Massachusetts-based ensembles. Whether you’re waking up, working, or unwinding, CRB Classical is your companion throughout the day.
YourClassical
Access curated classical music streams and a 24/7 live-hosted radio service. Enjoy a variety of themed channels designed for relaxation, focus, and more, all within a dedicated application.
- Curated music streams
- 24/7 live-hosted radio
- Themed channels (Sleep, Relax, Piano)
- Nationwide radio station access
- Mobile listening
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YourClassical is America’s leading classical music service. Listen to curated streams like Sleep, Relax, Peaceful Piano, and YourClassical Radio — the nation’s only 24/7 live-hosted classical radio service, heard on more than 240 stations — directly through our app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CRB Classical at 4.8 against YourClassical's 4.0. CRB Classical also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (350 vs 18). YourClassical's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CRB Classical holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CRB Classical has 350 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of CRB Classical's written reviews are positive against 55% of YourClassical's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CRB Classical ships an update every 7 months, YourClassical monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRB Classical | YourClassical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (350 ratings) — better | 4.0 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 55.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 350 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WGBH Educational Foundation | Minnesota Public Radio |
Customer experience
CRB Classical
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In-app purchases
CRB Classical
No in-app purchases
YourClassical
No in-app purchases
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