CRB Classical vs RadioClassica
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.
RadioClassica
Access and enjoy Radio Classica's programs on demand through the podcast feature. Stay updated with the broadcast schedule to never miss a show. This app brings the first great music radio directly to your device.
- On-demand program listening
- Podcast session for all programs
- Broadcast schedule access
- Stay tuned to live broadcasts
- First great music radio experience
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Listen to and take with you Radio Classica. In the Podcast session you'll find all the Radio Classica's programs to listen to when you want. You can also take a look to our schedule and stay always tuned. Radio Classica, the first great music radio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: CRB Classical at 350 against RadioClassica's 2. CRB Classical also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). RadioClassica's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 49%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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.
RadioClassica holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CRB Classical has 350 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of CRB Classical's written reviews are positive against 71% of RadioClassica's.
CRB Classical ships an update every 7 months, RadioClassica every 25 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | CRB Classical | RadioClassica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (350 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 350 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WGBH Educational Foundation | Class Editori S.p.a. |
Customer experience
CRB Classical
RadioClassica
In-app purchases
CRB Classical
No in-app purchases
RadioClassica
No in-app purchases
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