# Österreich 1 vs Classical Radio+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classical Radio+ at 91% against Österreich 1's 37%. Classical Radio+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Classical Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9.2K 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 91% of Classical Radio+'s.

Österreich 1 ships an update every 5 months, Classical Radio+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Österreich 1 | Classical Radio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osterreich-1/id336780165/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oesterreichischer Rundfunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/588288807) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## 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


### Classical Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666)

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to classical music. Enjoy diverse channels featuring composers, orchestras, operas, and instrumental mixes. Listen in the background while using other apps.

**Highlights:** Extensive selection of classical music stations, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories (composers, opera, instrumental), Stations for various moods and genres, Access to popular and niche classical channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music stations
- 🎧 High-quality audio streaming
- 🌐 Wide variety of international stations
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming music for background listening
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature
- 📢 Frequent interruptions from ads and promotional messages
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and saving favorite stations
- 🔌 Occasional connection issues or station disconnects

**Reported bugs**

- Some stations fail to load or experience frequent interruptions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites/presets section to quickly access preferred stations
- Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Reduce the frequency and duration of ads and promotional messages
- Improve station stability and connection reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Österreich 1 free?

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

### Is Classical Radio+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Österreich 1 or Classical Radio+?

Classical Radio+ is rated higher. Österreich 1 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Österreich 1 or Classical Radio+ have ads?

Both Österreich 1 and Classical Radio+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Österreich 1 or Classical Radio+?

Österreich 1 ships an update every 5 months, and Classical Radio+ every 4 months. Most recently, Österreich 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Classical Radio+ on October 26, 2026.

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