# Met Opera on Demand vs SongBase

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongBase at 100% against Met Opera on Demand's 27%. Met Opera on Demand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Met Opera on Demand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and SongBase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Met Opera on Demand | SongBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera-on-demand/id505026963/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **38** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) | [Arthur Hardy Kotsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883672516) |

## What reviewers say

### Met Opera on Demand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera-on-demand/id505026963)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Met Opera on Demand | $14.99 | per month |
| Met Opera on Demand | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent content and performance quality
- 🎥 Immersive opera viewing experience
- 🎶 Vast catalog of operas and recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Playback issues and freezing
- Subscription and login problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### SongBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songbase/id6787941771)

This app helps musicians practice their repertoire efficiently using spaced repetition. It allows you to import sheet music, link tutorials, and track progress for each song. Organize songs for performances and utilize built-in practice tools like a tuner and metronome.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Import tabs, sheet music, and videos, Organize songs by event, Built-in tuner and metronome, Progress tracking and statistics, Local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Songbase Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Jahresabo | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Met Opera on Demand free?

Met Opera on Demand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SongBase free?

SongBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Met Opera on Demand or SongBase have ads?

SongBase shows ads; Met Opera on Demand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Met Opera on Demand or SongBase?

Met Opera on Demand ships an update every 2 months, and SongBase every 2 months. Most recently, Met Opera on Demand was updated on November 6, 2026 and SongBase on October 31, 2026.

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