Comparison

Met Opera on Demand vs SchoolPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

SchoolPlayer

Features
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SchoolPlayer is the music platform built specifically for schools. Give teachers and staff easy access to fully licensed music for lessons, school activities, events and everyday use — all through one simple and compliant solution. Designed for educational environments, SchoolPlayer makes it easy to find, manage and play music legally throughout the school day. FEATURES • Fully licensed music for schools • Easy-to-use playlists and music channels • Music for lessons, events and common areas • Safe and compliant for educational environments • Access across mobile, tablet and desktop SchoolPlayer helps schools create engaging learning environments while ensuring music is used legally and responsibly. Designed for: • Primary schools • Secondary schools • High schools • Educational organizations Please note: A valid SchoolPlayer account is required to use the app. Learn more at: schoolplayer.io

Screenshots

Met Opera on Demand4 screens
SchoolPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SchoolPlayer at none against Met Opera on Demand's 2. Met Opera on Demand's advantage is chart position (#150 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Met Opera on Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SchoolPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Met Opera on Demand ships an update every 2 months, SchoolPlayer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Met Opera on Demand versus SchoolPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMet Opera on DemandSchoolPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB77 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMetropolitan Opera Association, Inc.Royal Streaming AB

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

SchoolPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Met Opera on Demand

Subscriptions2
  • Met Opera on Demand7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Met Opera on Demand$149.991 Year
None

SchoolPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Met Opera on Demand free?
Met Opera on Demand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SchoolPlayer free?
SchoolPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Met Opera on Demand or SchoolPlayer have ads?
Neither Met Opera on Demand nor SchoolPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Met Opera on Demand or SchoolPlayer?
Met Opera on Demand ships an update every 2 months, and SchoolPlayer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Met Opera on Demand was updated on October 26, 2026 and SchoolPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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