Classical California vs Met Opera on Demand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classical California
Experience world-class classical music streamed live, 24/7. Discover curated playlists and enjoy a hand-picked music mix with friendly hosts, bringing the concert hall to you wherever you go.
- Live classical music streaming
- Curated playlists
- Hand-picked music mix
- Friendly hosts
- 24/7 availability
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The beauty of the concert hall anywhere you are. Enjoy world-class classical music at the touch of a button. Whether you’re soaking in the final glow of sunset or rushing on a deadline, we’re here to give you the inspiration, comfort, and delight you’re craving right this very moment. Try a brand new variety of curated playlists with a hand-picked music mix and friendly hosts. All free, all streaming 24/7. Discover your new favorites with Classical California.
Met Opera on Demand
Access an extensive library of over 950 full-length Metropolitan Opera performances, including "Live in HD" broadcasts and classic telecasts. Enjoy instant streaming on your devices with multi-language subtitles and audio descriptions available.
- Stream 900+ full-length Met performances
- Includes "Live in HD" series
- Access classic telecasts and radio broadcasts
- Multi-language subtitles and audio descriptions
- Continue watching and listening feature
- Bookmark favorite performances
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Start your 7-day Free Trial or subscribe now in the app, through your iTunes account! Met Opera on Demand delivers instant and unlimited streaming of more than 950 full-length Metropolitan Opera performances on your iPad & iPhone—and on your HDTV or connected sound system as well via Apple TV with AirPlay. The Met Opera on Demand iPad/iPhone app is free to download. Explore the app and the catalog, and enjoy a sampling of free preview content. Now you can sign-up for the 7-day Free Trial or purchase a subscription right inside the app for complete and unlimited access to everything available. Highlights of this unparalleled collection of opera performances include: • More than 180 presentations from every season of the Met’s award-winning "Live in HD" series of global movie-theater transmissions, featuring opera superstars Angel Blue, Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Roberto Alagna, Elīna Garanča, Jonas Kaufmann, Deborah Voigt, and many more • Classic Met telecasts dating from 1977, including "Aida" starring Leontyne Price, "La Bohème" starring Luciano Pavarotti and Renata Scotto, and more • More than 600 radio broadcast performances dating back to 1935, representing nearly all of the most popular operas ever composed and many of the greatest singers in Met history including Björling, Callas, Corelli, Horne, Nilsson, Sutherland, Tebaldi, Te Kanawa, and Tucker • Met Opera on Demand: Now Playing, a new 24-hour audio stream of extraordinary Met performances • Select live radio broadcasts All Met Opera on Demand videos include English subtitles, and many recent HD performances also include subtitles in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish, as well as English Closed Captions (CC.) Videos released 2022 and later will also include Audio Description (AD). Subscribers can use AirPlay to watch all videos with the full offering of multi-language subtitles on their TV via Apple TV. New operas are added every month. The app also offers a “Continue Watching and Listening” feature that allows you to stop at any time and resume right where you left off whenever you’re ready. You can bookmark your favorite performances for easy access at any time as well. If you subscribe in the app: Met Opera on Demand offers two auto-renewing subscription types available for purchase through your iTunes Account: Monthly (with a free 7-day trial for first time purchasers) and Annual. Payment will be charged (after any free trial period, if applicable) to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, at the price listed under "Choose Your Offer" (currently $14.99 US Dollars for a Monthly subscription and $149.99 US Dollars for an Annual subscription.) Depending on your App Store country or region, prices might be listed and payments charged in your local currency, US Dollars, or Euros. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. The Metropolitan Opera’s Terms & Conditions (http://www.metopera.org/user-information/terms-and-conditions/) and Privacy Policy (http://www.metopera.org/user-information/privacy-policy/) also apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classical California at 89% against Met Opera on Demand's 27%. Classical California also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Met Opera on Demand's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Met Opera on Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Classical California asks for nothing beyond the download.
Classical California holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical California has 12K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Classical California's written reviews are positive against 27% of Met Opera on Demand's.
Classical California ships an update every 6 weeks, Met Opera on Demand every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classical California | Met Opera on Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | 2.4 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better | 27.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #130 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KUSC | Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. |
Customer experience
Classical California
Met Opera on Demand
User reviews
Classical California
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🎧 High-quality audio
- 🕰️ Variety of programming
- 💻 Convenient app experience
- 🌟 Knowledgeable and engaging hosts
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive song rotation
- 🗣️ Too much self-promotion
- 🔊 Streaming issues and disconnects
- 🕰️ Incomplete track information
Met Opera on Demand
From 38 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Excellent content and performance quality
- 🎥 Immersive opera viewing experience
- 🎶 Vast catalog of operas and recordings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 💾 Inability to save progress or favorites
- 🔊 Subpar audio quality
- 📱 Lack of support for mobile devices and TVs
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation features
Bugs and requests
Classical California
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent metadata display
Requested features
4 requests- More contemporary classical music
- Ability to listen to archived programs
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Expanded music discovery features
Met Opera on Demand
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Playback issues and freezing
- Subscription and login problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline viewing and download options
- Improved Airplay and TV integration
- Bookmark and resume playback functionality
- Enhanced search and browsing capabilities
- Smoother login and subscription experience
In-app purchases
Classical California
No in-app purchases
Met Opera on Demand
- Met Opera on Demand7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Met Opera on Demand$149.991 Year
Questions
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