# medici.tv vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | medici.tv | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicitv-classical-music/id376813468/reviews) | **[4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MUSEEC](https://appshunter.io/developer/694726482) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### medici.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medicitv-classical-music/id376813468)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| medici.tv Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| medici.tv Premium | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721)

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