Comparison

medici.tv vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

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

Head to head
About

medici.tv

Access thousands of live and on-demand classical music concerts, operas, ballets, and documentaries. Experience performances in HD and 4K with curated playlists and weekly livestreams from top artists and venues.

Highlights
  • Thousands of concerts, operas, and ballets
  • Weekly livestreams
  • HD and 4K streaming quality
  • Curated playlists and selections
  • Personalized viewing experience
  • Subtitled content
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Our app offers you exclusive access to thousands of classical and jazz concerts, as well as operas, ballets, and documentaries featuring the greatest artists and orchestras in the world. With our intuitive interface and high-quality streaming in HD and 4K, medici.tv lets you experience every performance as if you were in the front row. ● 4,500+ concerts, operas, and more Updated constantly with new titles and vintage classics, our immense catalogue features everything from the best-known works to rarely heard gems for you to discover. ● Weekly livestreams Stay on the classical cutting edge with over 150 livestreams each year from the world’s most prestigious venues, including concerts, operas, festivals, and competitions. ● For music lovers by music lovers Every title comes with a program note written by one of the music lovers on staff, here to help you discover new music with curated playlists and weekly selections. ● A proud partner of the biggest names in the business All your favorite artists, orchestras, opera houses, ballets, and jazz halls are here on medici.tv, your one-stop shop for classical music and jazz excellence. ● 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. ● A 100% ad-free experience Enjoy concerts, operas, and ballets without any interruptions. --- The medici.tv app is reserved for users with existing paid or free accounts. Subscribe for the incredible full experience or create a free account on the medici.tv website in order to log in to the app. Our legal notice is available here: https://www.medici.tv/en/legal-notice/.

About

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

Experience live classical music concerts and operas in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound. Access a vast archive of performances and exclusive documentaries from renowned labels. Discover new gems with weekly recommendations and enjoy offline playback.

Highlights
  • 4K Video Quality
  • Dolby Atmos Sound
  • Hi-Res & Lossless Audio
  • Extensive Archive
  • Exclusive Content
  • Offline Mode
  • Advanced Search
Features
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Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with STAGE+, the ultimate streaming experience from Deutsche Grammophon. Experience your favorite artists closer than ever before—live, in 4K, and with outstanding Dolby Atmos sound. STAGE+ is more than just a streaming app; it's your personal VIP access to the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world. Whether it's symphonies, operas, piano recitals, or exclusive documentaries, we bring the magic of classical music directly to your device. WHAT'S ON STAGE+ • Over 50 exclusive live streams per year from global cultural hotspots. • A vast archive with thousands of video concerts and opera productions. • Access to the entire catalog of Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, ECM, and Hyperion. • Weekly new releases of audio and video content. • Exclusive insights: interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY We know classical music fans don't compromise. That's why we offer: • 4K Video Quality: Crystal-clear images for an immersive experience. • Hi-Res & Lossless Audio: Hear every detail in lossless quality. • Dolby Atmos: Three-dimensional sound that puts you right in the middle of the action. • Offline Mode: Download content to enjoy on a plane, train, or on vacation without an internet connection. SPECIALIZED SEARCH & METADATA Forget chaotic search results. Our database is specifically optimized for classical music. Filter precisely by: • Composer (from Bach to Glass) • Work & Opus • Conductor & Orchestra • Soloist & Instrument • Era & Genre WHY STAGE+? Our curators put together new recommendations for you every week, so you're always discovering new gems. Whether you're a long-time connoisseur or a curious newcomer, STAGE+ provides the context and quality you deserve. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Try STAGE+ now for 30 days free! After the trial period, enjoy monthly or yearly flexibility. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Bring the stage into your life—with STAGE+ Classical Music Live. Supported formats: 4K, Dolby Atmos, Lossless Audio, Hi-Res. Available on: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Terms & Conditions: https://www.stage-plus.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stage-plus.tv/security-and-privacy

Screenshots

medici.tv4 screens
STAGE+ Classical Music Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

medici.tv and STAGE+ Classical Music Live both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's written reviews are positive against 27% of medici.tv's. medici.tv's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 320). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. medici.tv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for medici.tv against 4.6 for STAGE+ Classical Music Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 320 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of medici.tv's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

medici.tv ships an update every 5 weeks, STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
medici.tv versus STAGE+ Classical Music Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermedici.tvSTAGE+ Classical Music Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.6 (320 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better320
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSEECDeutsche Grammophon – DG

Customer experience

medici.tv

All ratings1,582 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative57.3%

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

All ratings319 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral16.8%
Negative40.6%

User reviews

medici.tv

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent content and quality
  • 🎶 Broad selection of classical music
  • 🔍 Helpful commentary and interviews
  • 🤩 Wonderful entertainment experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone app
  • 📺 Lack of native TV app support
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation
  • 🔑 Login and subscription issues
  • 🔊 Audio and video quality problems

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

medici.tv

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to log in or access content
  • Offline downloads fail to save
  • Airplay and Chromecast issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple TV app
  • Improve search and filtering
  • Enhance offline viewing capabilities
  • Provide better language support
  • Implement user-friendly video controls

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Downloading content disappears
  • Downloaded content disappears
  • Audio stutters in videos
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't work on Apple TV
Show 2 more
  • Search function is unusable
  • Issues with account creation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Korean language support
  • Add calendar integration for concerts
  • Add subtitles for operas
  • Add more offline listening options
  • Add Chromecast support
Show 5 more
  • Add Roku app
  • Add CarPlay support
  • Add more audio recordings and full artist catalogs
  • Add video playlists based on themes or moods
  • Add digital liner notes for audio albums and digital programs for videos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

medici.tv

Subscriptions2
  • medici.tv Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • medici.tv Premium7 Days trial$129.991 Year
2 purchases

STAGE+ Classical Music Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is medici.tv free?
medici.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?
STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, medici.tv or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?
STAGE+ Classical Music Live is rated higher. medici.tv averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 320 ratings.
Do medici.tv or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?
Neither medici.tv nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, medici.tv or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?
medici.tv ships an update every 5 weeks, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. Most recently, medici.tv was updated on November 6, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live on November 7, 2026.

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