# The Strad vs IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

The clearest difference is ads: The Strad at none against IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's shown. The Strad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Strad sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDAGIO Stream Classical Music has 16K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of The Strad's written reviews are positive against 77% of IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's.

The Strad ships an update every 7 months, IDAGIO Stream Classical Music every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Strad | IDAGIO Stream Classical Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strad/id511856633/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idagio-stream-classical-music/id1014917700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 21 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newsquest Specialist Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/511856637) | [IDAGIO GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014917699) |

## What reviewers say

### The Strad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strad/id511856633)

Access the world's leading string music magazine, featuring interviews, in-depth articles on instruments, and masterclass sheet music. Explore the latest news, commentary, and analysis for makers, musicians, and teachers.

**Highlights:** Interviews with star string players, In-depth articles on instruments, Masterclass sheet music section, News, comment, and analysis, Exclusive videos and audio clips, Interactive links

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Strad | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| The Strad | $59.99 | per year |
| June 2012 (id:736861) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2012 (id:736003) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 and De... (id:738002) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2014 (id:738506) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2013 (id:736381) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2013 (id:735750) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2016 (id:738737) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2020 And De... (id:771419) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2017 (id:757689) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2024 (pp:1024896) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2019 an... (id:762634) | $4.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 (id:745918) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2017 (id:757679) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2017 (id:757687) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2019 (id:766008) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2020 (id:771411) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2018 (id:762640) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1024926) | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2025 a... (pp:1110854) | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Strad Magazine 2 back issue bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Great Instruments (id:810171) | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Strad | $179.99 | one-time |


### IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idagio-stream-classical-music/id1014917700)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in classical music with a vast library of over 2.5 million tracks. Enjoy high-quality FLAC streaming, expertly curated playlists, and offline listening. Discover iconic composers and hidden gems, and build your personal collection.

**Highlights:** 2.5 million+ classical tracks, FLAC streaming (16bit 44.1 kHz), Curated playlists and weekly mixes, Powerful search engine, Personal music library, Offline listening

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Audio | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio + Video | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio + Video | $114.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Audio + Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music
- 🎨 Great curation and organization
- 🔊 High-quality lossless audio
- 🔍 Powerful search and filtering capabilities
- 🕰️ Useful 'Mood' feature for playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🤖 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔀 Lack of playlist management features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific recordings
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after app updates
- Playback position lost when interrupted
- Sonos integration problems
- Inconsistent audio quality and volume levels

**Requested features**

- Add album artwork display during playback
- Implement gapless playback between tracks
- Allow reordering of playlists and queues
- Introduce a 'sleep timer' feature
- Add support for Google Home and Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Strad free?

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

### Is IDAGIO Stream Classical Music free?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Strad or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music is rated higher. The Strad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while IDAGIO Stream Classical Music averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do The Strad or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music have ads?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music shows ads; The Strad does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Strad or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music?

The Strad ships an update every 7 months, and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Strad was updated on October 24, 2026 and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music on October 24, 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.*