# Österreich 1 vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is rating: STAGE+ Classical Music Live at 4.6 against Österreich 1's 3.7. STAGE+ Classical Music Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (318 vs 3). Österreich 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 17.0). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Österreich 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

STAGE+ Classical Music Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAGE+ Classical Music Live has 318 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Österreich 1's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

Österreich 1 ships an update every 5 months, STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Österreich 1 | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osterreich-1/id336780165/reviews) | **[4.6 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **318** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oesterreichischer Rundfunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/588288807) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### Österreich 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osterreich-1/id336780165)

Access Europe's leading cultural radio station live or on-demand for up to 7 days. Enjoy a diverse range of content including news, education, culture, and music from classical to jazz and world music.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, 7-day on-demand content, Extensive search functionality, Personalized playlists, Favorite content saving, Video content, News and cultural stories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAGE+ Classical Music Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721)

Stream live 4K classical concerts, opera, and jazz performances. Access a vast library of audio albums and video releases, with new content added weekly. Enjoy offline playback and high-fidelity audio formats on all your devices.

**Highlights:** Live 4K concert streams, Extensive library of classical concerts and operas, Thousands of curated audio albums, Weekly new video and audio releases, Streaming in 4K, Dolby Atmos, and Lossless, Offline playback and viewing, CarPlay and SharePlay integration

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wealth of choices
- 🚀 Delightful discovery
- 👍 DG Qualidade de Programação e Som
- 👍 Bravo!
- 👍 My return to Stage plus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Para cuando en español
- 🐛 Garbage App
- 🔊 MUY MALA CALIDAD DEL SONIDO
- 🔍 No Subtitles
- 🐛 ダウンロードが消える

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading content disappears
- Downloaded content disappears
- Audio stutters in videos
- App crashes on launch
- App doesn't work on Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Add Korean language support
- Add calendar integration for concerts
- Add subtitles for operas
- Add more offline listening options
- Add Chromecast support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Österreich 1 free?

Österreich 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Österreich 1 or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is rated higher. Österreich 1 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 318 ratings.

### Do Österreich 1 or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Österreich 1 shows ads; STAGE+ Classical Music Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Österreich 1 or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

Österreich 1 ships an update every 5 months, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. Most recently, Österreich 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on October 27, 2026.

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