LA Phil vs Libretto Scala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LA Phil
Enhance your concert experience with event discovery, ticket management, and program information. Stay informed about venue guidelines and safety updates for seamless enjoyment.
- Discover upcoming events
- Share and scan tickets
- Learn about music programs
- Stay updated on safety information
- Venue guidelines
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One city, many stages, and an app that lets you experience it all. The LA Phil app makes it easier to see what’s happening across Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
Libretto Scala
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Experience todays performance in your preferred language and get more information about the play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Libretto Scala at 14.0 against LA Phil's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LA Phil ships an update every 6 weeks, Libretto Scala monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LA Phil | Libretto Scala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Lemon42 IT, Web und Software GmbH |
In-app purchases
LA Phil
No in-app purchases
Libretto Scala
No in-app purchases
Questions
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