# Classical KING vs Mei

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classical KING at none against Mei's 6. Classical KING also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and ratings volume (59 vs 10). Mei's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mei sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Classical KING asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mei holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical KING has 59 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Classical KING's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mei's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Classical KING ships an update every 3 months, Mei every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classical KING | Mei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-king/id398174463/reviews) | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mei-lan/id1614370581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Second Inversion](https://appshunter.io/developer/911607609) | [Mei-lan Maurits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614370583) |

## What reviewers say

### Classical KING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-king/id398174463)

Stream a variety of classical music genres 24/7 with three distinct channels. Enjoy orchestral, symphony, choral, and chamber music in high-definition. Perfect for focus, relaxation, or as a daily backdrop.

**Highlights:** 24/7 classical music streaming, High-definition audio, Three curated music streams, Focus and relaxation playlists, Live on-air hosts and commentary, Holiday music channel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Wonderful music selection
- 🌟 Great classical station
- 🎶 Multiple music streams
- 🎄 Excellent Christmas music
- 📱 Works cleanly on CarPlay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 Severe battery drain
- 🚫 No iPad app
- 📱 Portrait mode only
- 📰 Useless articles on main page

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on iOS 12.5.7
- Streaming screen display missing piece name
- Christmas channel not an option
- Current tune playing in unreadable font size
- New version requires iPad purchased after October 2022

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Sleep timer
- Fix on demand section
- Add alarm clock feature
- Improve music info display


### Mei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mei-lan/id1614370581)

Access a vast catalog of ethereal vocals, meditations, and exclusive videos. This app offers a daily program for mindfulness and emotional balance, along with a virtual oracle deck for insights. Find clarity, harmony, and inner peace through transformative content.

**Highlights:** Full music catalog access, Meditations and sleep album, Exclusive and ad-free YouTube videos, Daily healing journey program, Virtual oracle deck, Content for stress and anxiety relief

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscriptions | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscriptions | $77.99 | per year |
| Annual Program Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Plus Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Business Subscription | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classical KING free?

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

### Is Mei free?

Mei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classical KING or Mei?

Mei is rated higher. Classical KING averages 3.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Mei averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do Classical KING or Mei have ads?

Neither Classical KING nor Mei shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classical KING or Mei?

Classical KING ships an update every 3 months, and Mei every 5 days. Most recently, Classical KING was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mei 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.*