Comparison

Opera vs NSWL

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

Head to head
About

Opera

Access librettos for opera masterpieces, including Mozart's Requiem. Read along with your music in original, English, or bilingual formats. Features include adjustable scrolling and a user-friendly interface for dark environments.

Highlights
  • Opera librettos
  • Original and English translations
  • Bilingual text comparison
  • Plot summaries
  • Character lists
  • Adjustable scrolling speed
  • Night-friendly display
Features
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Opera: librettos of opera masterpieces on your iPhone / iPod Touch. In this application you will find: REQUIEM Mass in D minor K626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The application includes the opera libretto (in an original language, English or bilingual version), some information about how the opera came to be, a plot summary and the list of characters. In addition, because your iPhone/iPod Touch allows you to upload an application and play music at the same time, you’ll be able to read the libretto as you listen. Audio of the operas is not included. Languages: Italian/English Libretto: Latin/English FEATURES: - Legibility : the light text on a dark background is easy on the eyes and makes it possible to read in dark places (such as the theatre). - Usability: the libretto is available in the original language, in English or in a bilingual version allowing text comparison. - Scrolling: we have developed an extremely smooth, fluid scrolling algorithm that makes content even easier to access. Scroll speed can be personalized and adapted in real time to match the progress of the opera. All the “Opera” applications on iTunes: Opera ...........................................................containing all 24 librettos Aida ..............................................................by G.Verdi Carmen ........................................................ by G.Bizet Carmina Burana ............................................ by C.Orff Cavalleria Rusticana ..................................... by P.Mascagni Così fan tutte ............................................... by W.A.Mozart Don Giovanni ................................................ by W.A.Mozart Il Trovatore ................................................... by G.Verdi I Pagliacci ..................................................... by R.Leoncavallo La Bohème .................................................... by G.Puccini La Forza del Destino ..................................... by G.Verdi La Traviata .................................................... by G.Verdi L’Italiana in Algeri ……………………….…..…… by G.Rossini Lucia di Lammermoor ................................... by G.Donizetti Macbeth ........................................................ by G.Verdi Madama Butterfly .......................................... by G.Puccini Nabucco ........................................................ by G.Verdi Norma ........................................................... by V.Bellini Otello ............................................................ by G.Verdi Requiem ........................................................ by W.A.Mozart Rigoletto ........................................................ by G.Verdi The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia)..... by G.Rossini The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro).... by W.A.Mozart Tosca ............................................................. by G.Puccini Turandot ........................................................ by G.Puccini

About

NSWL

Stream a vast collection of literary masterpieces brought to life through masterful performances. Explore six centuries of literature from various publishers at an accessible price on this pioneering audio service.

Highlights
  • Listen to literary performances
  • Access six centuries of masterpieces
  • Stream from various publishers
  • Affordable audio service
  • Pioneering streaming technology
Features
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Listen to first-class performances and sound from a variety of publishers at an affordable price. Masterful presentations vividly bring to life six centuries of literary masterpieces on our pioneering streaming service, the Naxos Spoken Word Library.

Screenshots

Opera4 screens
NSWL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Opera at 2.8 against NSWL's 2.0. Opera also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera has 92 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Opera's written reviews are positive against 22% of NSWL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera ships an update every 5 weeks, NSWL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Opera versus NSWL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperaNSWL
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (92 ratings) — better2.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppCube LtdNaxos Digital Services Ltd.

Customer experience

Opera

All ratings92 ratings
Positive38.0%
Neutral14.1%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

NSWL

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

None

Opera

No in-app purchases

None

NSWL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Opera free?
Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSWL free?
NSWL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Opera or NSWL?
Opera is rated higher. Opera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while NSWL averages 2.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Opera or NSWL have ads?
Neither Opera nor NSWL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Opera or NSWL?
Opera ships an update every 5 weeks, and NSWL every 3 months. Most recently, Opera was updated on October 31, 2026 and NSWL on November 1, 2026.

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