Met Opera on Demand vs STAGE+ Classical Music Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
STAGE+ Classical Music Live
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.
- 4K Video Quality
- Dolby Atmos Sound
- Hi-Res & Lossless Audio
- Extensive Archive
- Exclusive Content
- Offline Mode
- Advanced Search
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Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with STAGE+, the ultimate streaming experience from Deutsche Grammophon. Experience your favorite artists closer than ever before—live, in 4K, and with outstanding Dolby Atmos sound. STAGE+ is more than just a streaming app; it's your personal VIP access to the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world. Whether it's symphonies, operas, piano recitals, or exclusive documentaries, we bring the magic of classical music directly to your device. WHAT'S ON STAGE+ • Over 50 exclusive live streams per year from global cultural hotspots. • A vast archive with thousands of video concerts and opera productions. • Access to the entire catalog of Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, ECM, and Hyperion. • Weekly new releases of audio and video content. • Exclusive insights: interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage. STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY We know classical music fans don't compromise. That's why we offer: • 4K Video Quality: Crystal-clear images for an immersive experience. • Hi-Res & Lossless Audio: Hear every detail in lossless quality. • Dolby Atmos: Three-dimensional sound that puts you right in the middle of the action. • Offline Mode: Download content to enjoy on a plane, train, or on vacation without an internet connection. SPECIALIZED SEARCH & METADATA Forget chaotic search results. Our database is specifically optimized for classical music. Filter precisely by: • Composer (from Bach to Glass) • Work & Opus • Conductor & Orchestra • Soloist & Instrument • Era & Genre WHY STAGE+? Our curators put together new recommendations for you every week, so you're always discovering new gems. Whether you're a long-time connoisseur or a curious newcomer, STAGE+ provides the context and quality you deserve. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Try STAGE+ now for 30 days free! After the trial period, enjoy monthly or yearly flexibility. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Bring the stage into your life—with STAGE+ Classical Music Live. Supported formats: 4K, Dolby Atmos, Lossless Audio, Hi-Res. Available on: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Terms & Conditions: https://www.stage-plus.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stage-plus.tv/security-and-privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: STAGE+ Classical Music Live at 4.6 against Met Opera on Demand's 2.4. STAGE+ Classical Music Live also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 27%) and ratings volume (320 vs 38). Met Opera on Demand's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Met Opera on Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and STAGE+ Classical Music Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
STAGE+ Classical Music Live holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAGE+ Classical Music Live has 320 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Met Opera on Demand's written reviews are positive against 43% of STAGE+ Classical Music Live's.
Met Opera on Demand ships an update every 2 months, STAGE+ Classical Music Live every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Met Opera on Demand | STAGE+ Classical Music Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (38 ratings) | 4.6 (320 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 320 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. | Deutsche Grammophon – DG |
Customer experience
Met Opera on Demand
STAGE+ Classical Music Live
User reviews
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
STAGE+ Classical Music Live
From 320 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Wealth of choices
- 🚀 Delightful discovery
- 👍 DG Qualidade de Programação e Som
- 👍 Bravo!
- 👍 My return to Stage plus
Room to improve
- 🔍 Para cuando en español
- 🐛 Garbage App
- 🔊 MUY MALA CALIDAD DEL SONIDO
- 🔍 No Subtitles
- 🐛 ダウンロードが消える
Bugs and requests
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
STAGE+ Classical Music Live
Reported bugs
7 issues- Downloading content disappears
- Downloaded content disappears
- Audio stutters in videos
- App crashes on launch
- App doesn't work on Apple TV
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- Search function is unusable
- Issues with account creation
Requested features
10 requests- Add Korean language support
- Add calendar integration for concerts
- Add subtitles for operas
- Add more offline listening options
- Add Chromecast support
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- Add Roku app
- Add CarPlay support
- Add more audio recordings and full artist catalogs
- Add video playlists based on themes or moods
- Add digital liner notes for audio albums and digital programs for videos
In-app purchases
Met Opera on Demand
- Met Opera on Demand7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Met Opera on Demand$149.991 Year
STAGE+ Classical Music Live
- Monthly subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Annual subscription1 Month trial$149.991 Year
Questions
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