# Classical KDFC vs All Classical Radio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Classical KDFC at 7.9K against All Classical Radio's 371. Classical KDFC also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). All Classical Radio's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 87%). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Classical KDFC against 4.9 for All Classical Radio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical KDFC has 7.9K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Classical KDFC's written reviews are positive against 96% of All Classical Radio's.

Classical KDFC ships an update every 6 weeks, All Classical Radio every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classical KDFC | All Classical Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-kdfc/id376642262/reviews)** | [4.9 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-classical-radio/id579920075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KDFC](https://appshunter.io/developer/720480775) | [All Classical Public Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579920078) |

## What reviewers say

### Classical KDFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-kdfc/id376642262)

Experience world-class classical music anytime, anywhere. This app offers curated playlists and friendly hosts for inspiration, comfort, and delight. Enjoy a continuous 24/7 stream of hand-picked music to discover new favorites.

**Highlights:** World-class classical music streaming, Curated playlists, Friendly hosts, 24/7 music stream, Discover new favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app, great music
- 🎶 Wonderful variety of music
- 🎶 Excellent programming
- 🎶 Brilliant Christmas program
- 🎶 Wonderful music, simple clean app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The app stops playing
- 🐛 Stops streaming too often
- 🐛 Drops out constantly
- 🐛 Technical issues with streaming
- 🗣️ Too much chatter

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and stops playing
- Streaming issues, frequent dropouts
- Playlist and music info not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Historical playlist to see recently played music
- Less chatter and self-promotion, more music
- Slower tempo performances in the morning
- More diverse composers and vocal music


### All Classical Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-classical-radio/id579920075)

Stream classical music live or on-demand with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules, bookmark favorites, and set alarms to wake up to your favorite station. Access program details and past episodes easily.

**Highlights:** Live streaming with pause, rewind, and fast forward, On-demand program access, Integrated program schedules, Bookmark favorite programs, Sleep timer and alarm clock, Background listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎵 Excellent music curation and diverse programming
- 🚀 Fast streaming with quick load times
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple devices
- 🔊 High quality audio streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional stream dropouts and connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and requires reinstallation
- ⚠️ Insufficient buffering for poor internet connections
- 🔌 Connectivity losses more frequent than web streaming
- 😓 Frequent fundraising appeals during broadcasts

**Reported bugs**

- Stream drops out approximately once per hour for some users
- App stops working and requires deletion and reinstallation
- Glitchy performance during high load periods
- Connectivity issues despite strong internet connection
- App fails to load stream intermittently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for mobile applications
- Member/donor option to skip opening fundraising requests
- Google Home and Google Cast support
- Apple TV 4 'now playing' information display
- Increased buffering/pre-loading settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classical KDFC free?

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

### Is All Classical Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classical KDFC or All Classical Radio?

Classical KDFC is rated higher. Classical KDFC averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while All Classical Radio averages 4.9 from 371 ratings.

### Do Classical KDFC or All Classical Radio have ads?

Neither Classical KDFC nor All Classical Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classical KDFC or All Classical Radio?

Classical KDFC ships an update every 6 weeks, and All Classical Radio every 3 months. Most recently, Classical KDFC was updated on November 1, 2026 and All Classical Radio on November 1, 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.*