Comparison

Classical Music vs Classical Radio+

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

Head to head
About

Classical Music

Explore hundreds of the world's most beautiful and famous classical music masterpieces, curated by experts and performed by renowned orchestras. Listen offline, discover composers, and organize your favorites for any mood or activity.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of classical music masterpieces
  • Offline listening capability
  • Expertly curated selection
  • Search by name and composer
  • Sleep timer
  • YouTube live performances and Wikipedia info
Features
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* Ranked #1 Classical Music App Worldwide! * Optimized for the latest iOS and devices! * App Store Featured Music App! * Best Collection of World's Greatest Masterpieces of All Time! * One of the top Music, Education & Productivity Apps! "Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman." -- Ludwig van Beethoven "I have no idea why I suddenly fell in love with classical music, but it only happened because of this app and because of the impeccable selection. This is by far one of the best investments I've ever made!" -- Christina, Happy Listener "I wish I had this when I was young. My kids just love classical music now whether it's nap or bed time, thanks to the app!" -- Dave, Loving Father The app puts in your pocket HUNDREDS of World's MOST beautiful, famous, and essential Classical Music Masterpieces, professionally handpicked (from thousands) by music experts and performed by famous orchestras around the world! NO internet required to listen, bring your favorite collections with you anywhere! ==== ABOUT ===== So you want to start listening to Classical Music, but don't know where to begin? There are too many classical albums, but only a handful that will enlighten your soul and provoke deep emotions. Forget about CDs with thousands of the same tasteless selections, Classical Music: Master's Collection puts more than 300 of the most famous and beautiful Classical Masterpieces in your pocket! Get your kids to love Classical Music early in life, whether they are 1 year old or 18. Children who listen to Classical Music are proven to be smarter and have higher IQ than the ones who don't, especially when started as babies. Ever heard of a Classical Music piece in life events, movies, commercials, and wonder what they are called? All of your answers can be found after listening to the Master's Collection. From the Baroque to the Modern era, you will explore the different styles of Classical Music as they were heard throughout the history... There are roaring symphonies, intimate chamber works, old fashioned Baroque music, scandalous twentieth century pieces, and everything in between. What you will experience is the list of hand picked pieces that struck emotions in every generation of classical music fans. Relax, energize, concentrate, sleep, study or work more efficiently. Research shows that Classical Music is the best therapy for tapping into human emotions, helping the brain to stay fresh & focused. There’s one music for every mood! Search and organize your favorite pieces with favorite list. Fall asleep with sleep timer. Plus, easily discover and learn more with YouTube live performances and Wikipedia composer info for each masterpiece right in the app. ==== FEATURES ==== - 300 of world's greatest masterpieces at top quality - Full search capabilities by name and composer - Fully localized with multi-lingual support in 10 major languages - Listen anywhere without internet - Stunning Music Visualizer - Non-stop background playing - Built-in YouTube Viewer for live performances - Wikipedia info for every composer & masterpiece - Favorite playlist & sleep timer - All playback modes. Loop/Shuffle/Repeat - Convenient touch control: Double tap to play/pause, swipe right/left to change soundtrack - Supports Wireless AirPlay Speakers, Apple TV, Remote Control & Bluetooth headsets - Compatible with all iPod, iPhone & iPad IMPORTANT: The app starts out as a free version where you enjoy limited audio tracks. A Deluxe Upgrade will enable music playback in full length for an uninterrupted listening experience. Enjoy the timeless works as you listen from Mendelssohn's Wedding March, to Chopin's Funeral March; from Strauss' Blue Danube, to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5; from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, to Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet; as well as pieces like Moonlight Sonata, Ave Maria, Waltz Of The Flowers and Canon In D. Now fully compatible with the latest iOS. We hope you'll love it!

About

Classical Radio+

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to classical music. Enjoy diverse channels featuring composers, orchestras, operas, and instrumental mixes. Listen in the background while using other apps.

Highlights
  • Extensive selection of classical music stations
  • Background audio playback
  • Diverse channel categories (composers, opera, instrumental)
  • Stations for various moods and genres
  • Access to popular and niche classical channels
Features
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*** Classical Radio+ *** - Streaming Internet Classical Radio Stations Why is Classical Radio+ the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (Great Composers, Operas, Orchestras, and More) Station List: *** Most Popular *** GotRadio - Classical StreamingSoundtracks.com CALMRADIO - CELLO Adagio.FM - Medieval to Modern The Classical Channel CALMRADIO - BEETHOVEN CALMRADIO - MOZART CALMRADIO - BACH Classical Minnesota Public Radio Classical Music Broadcast Mostly Classical - SKY.FM WKSU - NPR. Classical. Other Smart Stuff. *** Famous Composers *** CALMRADIO - BEETHOVEN Abacus.fm Mozart Symphony Abacus.fm Mozart Piano CALMRADIO - BACH CALMRADIO - BRAHMS CALMRADIO - CANTATAS CALMRADIO - CHOPIN CALMRADIO - ERIC HARRY CALMRADIO - HAYDN CALMRADIO - MOVIEOLA CALMRADIO - MOZART CALMRADIO - VIVALDI ZET Chopin KMozart *** Instumental Mix *** CALMRADIO - CELLO CALMRADIO - GUITAR CALMRADIO - PIANO CALMRADIO - FLUTE CALMRADIO - SOLO PIANO CALMRADIO - PIANO & GUITAR CALMRADIO - SPACED CALMRADIO - VIOLIN CALMRADIO - HARP Classical Piano Trios - SKY.FM Solo Piano - SKY.FM Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio *** Vocal Classical *** Opera Music Broadcast.com Operavore CALMRADIO - GREGORIAN CHANT CALMRADIO - CHAMBER MUSIC CALMRADIO - CHORALE Classical KING FM Opera GotRadio - Classical Voices CALMRADIO - OPERA Abacus.fm Classical One *** Classical Mix *** Adagio.FM - Medieval to Modern AddictedToRadio.com - Classical Channel All Classical WGBH Amsterdam Royal Orchestra WVIK Augustana Public Radio BlazeRadio Mostly Classical CALMRADIO - BAROQUE CALMRADIO - CLASSICAL MIX CALMRADIO - SYMPHONY CALMRADIO - ELITE ARTISTS CALMRADIO - POSITIVITY CALMRADIO - SINGING BOWLS CALMRADIO - SLEEP Capital Public Radio - Classical Capital Public Radio - Music Catalunya Musica CLASSICFM CLASSIC99 90.9 WGUC KUHF Classical Classical95.9 WCRI (load+) The Classical Channel Classical KING FM 98.1 Seattle KING FM Evergreen Channel Classical KING FM Symphonic Classical KUSC Classical Minnesota Public Radio Classical Music America Classical Music Broadcast AddictedToRadio - Classical Channel WDAV-FM Classical Public Classical South Florida Classical WETA 90.9 FM All Classical WGBH Classical Wyoming Classical 89.5 KMFA CPR - Classical Music ConnClassics FAIRadio.net:5 Village (load+) GotRadio - Classical AND MORE... *** Beyond Classical *** Abacus.fm Vintage Jazz CALMRADIO - LOUNGE Classic & Jazz Paris (load+) WWNO 2 - NPR - Classical Music - New Orleans WSJT Smooth Jazz 98.7 HD 2 FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the music occasionally skip? A: When songs are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com

Screenshots

Classical Music4 screens
Classical Radio+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classical Radio+ at none against Classical Music's 3. Classical Radio+ also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 1.7K) and review sentiment (91% vs 83%). Classical Music's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. Classical Music sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Classical Radio+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Classical Music against 4.7 for Classical Radio+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Classical Music's written reviews are positive against 91% of Classical Radio+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classical Music ships an update every 5 months, Classical Radio+ every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Classical Music versus Classical Radio+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassical MusicClassical Radio+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews91.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K9.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size680 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnigma Studio LLCNick Culbertson

Customer experience

Classical Music

All ratings1,669 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,495 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.1%

Classical Radio+

All ratings9,134 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

Classical Music

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient app
  • 👍 Enjoyable music
  • 👍 Soothing and relaxing
  • 👍 Great classical music collection
  • 👍 Excellent sound quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound quality issues
  • 🐛 Upgrade required to listen to full songs
  • 🐛 Upgrade issues after device changes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior
  • 🐛 Snippets instead of full songs

Classical Radio+

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music stations
  • 🎧 High-quality audio streaming
  • 🌐 Wide variety of international stations
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and calming music for background listening
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate app

Room to improve

  • 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • 📢 Frequent interruptions from ads and promotional messages
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and saving favorite stations
  • 🔌 Occasional connection issues or station disconnects

Bugs and requests

Classical Music

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 11
  • App reverts to free version after updates
  • Upgrade not working properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more classical music pieces
  • Provide more information about composers and pieces
  • Implement a repeat/loop feature
  • Add a sleep timer
  • Allow creating custom playlists
Show 2 more
  • Improve shuffle functionality
  • Add support for landscape mode on iPad

Classical Radio+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some stations fail to load or experience frequent interruptions
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a favorites/presets section to quickly access preferred stations
  • Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • Reduce the frequency and duration of ads and promotional messages
  • Improve station stability and connection reliability

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Classical Music

One-time3
  • Deluxe Upgrade, Vol. 1$4.99
  • Deluxe Upgrade, Vol. 2$4.99
  • Deluxe Upgrade, Vol. 3$4.99
None

Classical Radio+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classical Music free?
Classical Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classical Radio+ free?
Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classical Music or Classical Radio+?
Classical Radio+ is rated higher. Classical Music averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 from 9.2K ratings.
Do Classical Music or Classical Radio+ have ads?
Classical Radio+ shows ads; Classical Music does not.
Which is updated more often, Classical Music or Classical Radio+?
Classical Music ships an update every 5 months, and Classical Radio+ every 4 months. Most recently, Classical Music was updated on November 7, 2026 and Classical Radio+ on November 7, 2026.

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