# NML vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is rating: STAGE+ Classical Music Live at 4.6 against NML's 3.0. STAGE+ Classical Music Live also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (310 vs 66). NML's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. NML asks for nothing beyond the download.

STAGE+ Classical Music Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 310 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of NML's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

NML ships an update every 2 months, STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NML | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nml/id338059159/reviews) | **[4.6 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naxos Digital Services Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338059162) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### NML

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nml/id338059159)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Exceptional classical music library and selection
- 📚 Comprehensive coverage of albums and recordings
- 🎧 High-quality audio on web/browser version
- 📱 Offline listening capability
- 🎯 Easy search functionality when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🔐 Session expires too quickly and frequent forced logouts
- 📱 iPad/tablet UI incompatibility and portrait-only orientation
- 🔊 Poor audio quality (robotic, glitchy, over-compressed)
- ⚠️ Offline access requires constant re-authentication

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Interactive widgets
- Landscape orientation support for tablets/iPads
- Chromecast and AirPlay support
- Background music playback while using other apps


### 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 NML free?

NML 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, NML or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is rated higher. NML averages 3.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 310 ratings.

### Do NML or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Neither NML nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

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

NML ships an update every 2 months, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live monthly. Most recently, NML was updated on August 28, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*