# triple j vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: triple j at none against STAGE+ Classical Music Live's 2. triple j also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 43%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). STAGE+ Classical Music Live's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 35). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. triple j asks for nothing beyond the download.

triple j holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAGE+ Classical Music Live has 320 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of triple j's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | triple j | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957/reviews)** | [4.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **320** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232) | [Deutsche Grammophon – DG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556819723) |

## What reviewers say

### triple j

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957)

Stream live radio, catch up on favorite shows, and discover new music. Access news, exclusive sessions, and easily add songs to your streaming playlists. Find local frequencies and manage your listening experience.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show catch-up, Music news updates, Add songs to playlists, Find FM frequencies, AirPlay and Chromecast support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great music
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Incredible!
- 🚀 Love the J's

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Keeps saying it can't download content
- 🐛 Frustrating
- 🐛 Sketchy On Demand
- 🐛 Doesn't update song info

**Reported bugs**

- Station jumping issue
- Song history refreshing/disappearing
- Chromecast issues
- Spotify integration issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save favorite mixes
- Offline listening for On Demand content
- Sonos integration


### STAGE+ Classical Music Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-plus-classical-music-live/id1556819721)

Experience live classical music concerts and operas in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound. Access a vast archive of performances and exclusive documentaries from renowned labels. Discover new gems with weekly recommendations and enjoy offline playback.

**Highlights:** 4K Video Quality, Dolby Atmos Sound, Hi-Res & Lossless Audio, Extensive Archive, Exclusive Content, Offline Mode, Advanced Search

**Features:** Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wealth of choices
- 🚀 Delightful discovery
- 👍 DG Qualidade de Programação e Som
- 👍 Bravo!
- 👍 My return to Stage plus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Para cuando en español
- 🐛 Garbage App
- 🔊 MUY MALA CALIDAD DEL SONIDO
- 🔍 No Subtitles
- 🐛 ダウンロードが消える

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading content disappears
- Downloaded content disappears
- Audio stutters in videos
- App crashes on launch
- App doesn't work on Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Add Korean language support
- Add calendar integration for concerts
- Add subtitles for operas
- Add more offline listening options
- Add Chromecast support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is triple j free?

triple j is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAGE+ Classical Music Live free?

STAGE+ Classical Music Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, triple j or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

triple j is rated higher. triple j averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while STAGE+ Classical Music Live averages 4.6 from 320 ratings.

### Do triple j or STAGE+ Classical Music Live have ads?

Neither triple j nor STAGE+ Classical Music Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, triple j or STAGE+ Classical Music Live?

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, and STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. Most recently, triple j was updated on November 6, 2026 and STAGE+ Classical Music Live 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.*