Comparison

The New ClassicalFM 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

The New ClassicalFM

This app offers a curated selection of beautiful classical music to help you relax and refresh. Enjoy timeless hits, interviews with renowned artists, live performances, and arts news.

Highlights
  • Classical music streaming
  • Artist interviews
  • Live performances
  • Arts news and information
  • Relaxing music selection
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The New Classical FM plays Beautiful Music For A Crazy World. Relax, refresh and recharge with the greatest classical music hits of all time, interviews and live performances with the biggest artists on the world stage today, plus arts news and information.

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

The New ClassicalFM4 screens
Classical Radio+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classical Radio+ at 91% against The New ClassicalFM's 24%. Classical Radio+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (9K vs 13). The New ClassicalFM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classical Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of The New ClassicalFM's written reviews are positive against 91% of Classical Radio+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The New ClassicalFM ships an update every 2 weeks, Classical Radio+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The New ClassicalFM versus Classical Radio+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe New ClassicalFMClassical Radio+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)4.7 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings139K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMZMEDIA Inc.Nick Culbertson

Customer experience

The New ClassicalFM

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative54.3%

Classical Radio+

All ratings9,033 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.3%

Bugs and requests

The New ClassicalFM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

The New ClassicalFM

No in-app purchases

None

Classical Radio+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The New ClassicalFM free?
The New ClassicalFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classical Radio+ free?
Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The New ClassicalFM or Classical Radio+?
Classical Radio+ is rated higher. The New ClassicalFM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.
Do The New ClassicalFM or Classical Radio+ have ads?
Classical Radio+ shows ads; The New ClassicalFM does not.
Which is updated more often, The New ClassicalFM or Classical Radio+?
The New ClassicalFM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Classical Radio+ every 4 months. Most recently, The New ClassicalFM was updated on September 22, 2026 and Classical Radio+ on September 23, 2026.

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