Comparison

NML vs medici.tv for libraries

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

Head to head
About

NML

Access a vast library of classical music recordings with extensive metadata. Create personalized playlists and utilize study tools. Ideal for music enthusiasts and students seeking in-depth information.

Highlights
  • 2.73 million+ classical music tracks
  • Rich metadata (composer bios, program notes)
  • Customizable playlists
  • Playlists created by educators
  • Study tools and resources
  • Latest releases from over 1000 labels
Features
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Naxos Music Library (NML) offers over 2.73 million tracks of fine classical music recordings from more than a thousand labels with their latest releases. What sets NML apart from other streaming platforms comes down to metadata. Each piece of music comes with a rich set of information, from composers’ biographies to programme notes, instrumentation to publisher’s details, all authored by qualified musicologists. Individual subscribers and authorised users of institution subscribers can create their own playlists on top of having access to playlists created by their teachers and professors for their assignments. NML is more than just a huge classical music audio library available for streaming. The Resources section inside the library offers many valuable add-ons and study tools available through accessing the web version. Please send comments to customer.service@naxos.com to help us further improve our app.

About

medici.tv for libraries

Access a vast library of classical music, opera, dance, and jazz performances. Stream live events and enjoy personalized recommendations. This app is designed for users with institutional access through universities and libraries.

Highlights
  • Thousands of concerts and operas
  • Live performances weekly
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Performances by top artists
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Favorites and viewing history
  • Subtitles available
Features
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medici.tv is the leading video resource in classical music, opera, dance, and jazz for libraries. This app is reserved for university, public library and conservatory users. Unlimited access to thousands of videos: - 4,500+ concerts, operas, and more - Live performances every week from the world’s most prestigious venues - Personalized editorial recommendations The biggest names: - Enjoy performances by top artists, orchestras, dance companies, jazz legends, and major opera houses from around the globe. A personalized viewing experience: - Continue watching: pick up any movie where you left off, across all your devices and screens - Favorites and viewing history: easy access to watch or rewatch your favorite videos Subtitled movies: - For your viewing convenience, most of our operas and documentaries come with subtitles. --- To log into the medici.tv app, you must first create your individual account. If you already have an individual account, open the medici.tv app and log in with your email address and password. If you haven’t yet created your individual account: - Log into edu.medici.tv using the credentials provided by your institution. - Once you are connected to your institution's network, click "Log in" at the top of the website. - Select "I don't have an individual account yet" located in the box on the right side of the screen. - Create your individual account by entering an email address and creating a password. - Once your individual account has been created, open the medici.tv app on your smartphone and log in with the same email address and password.

Screenshots

NML4 screens
medici.tv for libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: medici.tv for libraries at 5.0 against NML's 3.0. medici.tv for libraries also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). NML's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and ratings volume (66 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

medici.tv for libraries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of NML's written reviews are positive against 25% of medici.tv for libraries's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NML ships an update every 2 months, medici.tv for libraries every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NML versus medici.tv for libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMLmedici.tv for libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (66 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaxos Digital Services Ltd.MUSEEC

Customer experience

NML

All ratings66 ratings
Positive43.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative43.9%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative46.5%

medici.tv for libraries

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

NML

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes during playback or when switching apps
  • Audio stops when screen goes to sleep
  • Tracks cut off mid-movement or stop arbitrarily
  • Login session expires too quickly despite 'remember me' option
  • Cannot connect to internet via WiFi (requires VPN workaround)
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  • Playlists disappear or fail to save
  • Back button doesn't return to previous position in list
  • Music pauses when notifications arrive
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Search dialog has poor contrast making cursor invisible
  • Saved playlists erased after updates
  • Track information displays incorrectly during playback
  • App cuts out at end of tracks when switching focus
  • Shuffle button fails to function
  • Hiccup at beginning of each track on iPadOS
  • App only plays one track then stops

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark mode support
  • Interactive widgets
  • Landscape orientation support for tablets/iPads
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Background music playback while using other apps
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  • Track scrubbing/fast-forward capability
  • Shuffle feature for favorites list
  • Custom playlist and folder organization
  • Ability to organize favorites into named categories
  • Face recognition login
  • Album-level saving instead of track-only playlists
  • Better metadata display (composer, performer information)
  • Retina display support
  • iPad-specific app version
  • Improved search with catalog number support

medici.tv for libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NML

No in-app purchases

None

medici.tv for libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NML free?
NML is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is medici.tv for libraries free?
medici.tv for libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NML or medici.tv for libraries?
medici.tv for libraries is rated higher. NML averages 3.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while medici.tv for libraries averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do NML or medici.tv for libraries have ads?
Neither NML nor medici.tv for libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NML or medici.tv for libraries?
NML ships an update every 2 months, and medici.tv for libraries every 5 weeks. Most recently, NML was updated on August 28, 2026 and medici.tv for libraries on September 20, 2026.

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