Classical Radio+ vs Radio Orpheus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classical Radio+
Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to classical music. Enjoy diverse channels featuring composers, orchestras, operas, and instrumental mixes. Listen in the background while using other apps.
- Extensive selection of classical music stations
- Background audio playback
- Diverse channel categories (composers, opera, instrumental)
- Stations for various moods and genres
- Access to popular and niche classical channels
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*** Classical Radio+ *** - Streaming Internet Classical Radio Stations Why is Classical Radio+ the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (Great Composers, Operas, Orchestras, and More) Station List: *** Most Popular *** GotRadio - Classical StreamingSoundtracks.com CALMRADIO - CELLO Adagio.FM - Medieval to Modern The Classical Channel CALMRADIO - BEETHOVEN CALMRADIO - MOZART CALMRADIO - BACH Classical Minnesota Public Radio Classical Music Broadcast Mostly Classical - SKY.FM WKSU - NPR. Classical. Other Smart Stuff. *** Famous Composers *** CALMRADIO - BEETHOVEN Abacus.fm Mozart Symphony Abacus.fm Mozart Piano CALMRADIO - BACH CALMRADIO - BRAHMS CALMRADIO - CANTATAS CALMRADIO - CHOPIN CALMRADIO - ERIC HARRY CALMRADIO - HAYDN CALMRADIO - MOVIEOLA CALMRADIO - MOZART CALMRADIO - VIVALDI ZET Chopin KMozart *** Instumental Mix *** CALMRADIO - CELLO CALMRADIO - GUITAR CALMRADIO - PIANO CALMRADIO - FLUTE CALMRADIO - SOLO PIANO CALMRADIO - PIANO & GUITAR CALMRADIO - SPACED CALMRADIO - VIOLIN CALMRADIO - HARP Classical Piano Trios - SKY.FM Solo Piano - SKY.FM Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio *** Vocal Classical *** Opera Music Broadcast.com Operavore CALMRADIO - GREGORIAN CHANT CALMRADIO - CHAMBER MUSIC CALMRADIO - CHORALE Classical KING FM Opera GotRadio - Classical Voices CALMRADIO - OPERA Abacus.fm Classical One *** Classical Mix *** Adagio.FM - Medieval to Modern AddictedToRadio.com - Classical Channel All Classical WGBH Amsterdam Royal Orchestra WVIK Augustana Public Radio BlazeRadio Mostly Classical CALMRADIO - BAROQUE CALMRADIO - CLASSICAL MIX CALMRADIO - SYMPHONY CALMRADIO - ELITE ARTISTS CALMRADIO - POSITIVITY CALMRADIO - SINGING BOWLS CALMRADIO - SLEEP Capital Public Radio - Classical Capital Public Radio - Music Catalunya Musica CLASSICFM CLASSIC99 90.9 WGUC KUHF Classical Classical95.9 WCRI (load+) The Classical Channel Classical KING FM 98.1 Seattle KING FM Evergreen Channel Classical KING FM Symphonic Classical KUSC Classical Minnesota Public Radio Classical Music America Classical Music Broadcast AddictedToRadio - Classical Channel WDAV-FM Classical Public Classical South Florida Classical WETA 90.9 FM All Classical WGBH Classical Wyoming Classical 89.5 KMFA CPR - Classical Music ConnClassics FAIRadio.net:5 Village (load+) GotRadio - Classical AND MORE... *** Beyond Classical *** Abacus.fm Vintage Jazz CALMRADIO - LOUNGE Classic & Jazz Paris (load+) WWNO 2 - NPR - Classical Music - New Orleans WSJT Smooth Jazz 98.7 HD 2 FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the music occasionally skip? A: When songs are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com
Radio Orpheus
Access a wide variety of classical music streams, including specialized channels for piano, symphonic, opera, and chamber music. Discover composers, performers, and titles of pieces you're listening to, save favorites, and catch up on missed programs. Stay informed with news and video updates, and use the built-in alarm clock.
- Multiple music streams
- Program archives
- Music identification
- Favorites list
- Alarm clock
- News updates
- Video links
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Dear friends, This is the official Radio “Orpheus” Application. Classical music has become even closer to you. Now we can always be together in any place where the Internet is available. Choose anything you like listening to You can listen not only to “Orpheus” broadcast stream - alternatively, you can choose the channel broadcasting anything you enjoy listening to. If you are keen on piano music, switch to “Clavier” channel; if you prefer the sound of the orchestra, the “Symphonic music” channel is there for you. We also have something to please both opera lovers and chamber music fans - and this is not all! You liked the piece of music, but do not know what it is called? On the screen you can always see the authors’ and performers’ names, as well as the title of the piece you are listening to or have just finished listening. Press the “LIKE” button to add this information to “FAVORITES”. You have missed your favorite program? Now you can listen to it at any time convenient to you. Just look through our “PROGRAMS”. As you begin your day...... There is an alarm clock in our Application. Classical music is a great thing not only to start your day with, but also to continue it properly. Both for your ears and your eyes In the Application you can always find information about the new musical videos on our YouTube channel. Stay up to date Are you interested in the classical music and academic culture news? For people like you we set up “News” section. Energy of communication You can always phone our studio, email or text us and send WhatsApp or Viber messages by means of our Application. Radio “Orpheus” covers classical music from academic genres to avant-garde ones, including works of composers belonging to different countries, epochs and styles. It broadcasts music from Russian and foreign concert halls, organizes interviews with outstanding musicians and other prominent figures from the world of culture, broadcasts interactive programs and news reports. “Orpheus” is a member of European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It enables us to broadcast operas from La Scala, Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera and the other leading world theaters. In the area of classical music our radio station presents Russia in UNESCO. Our representatives participate in the jury of the International Classical Music Awards. Radio station “Orpheus” is part of a large musical union - Russian State Musical TV and Radio centre which incorporates several ensembles: Symphony Orchestra of “Orpheus” radio station, Yuri Silantiev Academic Grand Concert Orchestra, Academic Grand Choir “Masters of Choral Singing”, Folk Academic Choir of Traditional Russian Song and some others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Radio Orpheus at none against Classical Radio+'s shown. Radio Orpheus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Classical Radio+'s advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 13) and review sentiment (91% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radio Orpheus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Classical Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Radio Orpheus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classical Radio+ | Radio Orpheus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9K ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 67.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nick Culbertson | FGBU RGMC |
Customer experience
Classical Radio+
Radio Orpheus
Bugs and requests
Classical Radio+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Some stations fail to load or experience frequent interruptions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add a favorites/presets section to quickly access preferred stations
- Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Reduce the frequency and duration of ads and promotional messages
- Improve station stability and connection reliability
Radio Orpheus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Classical Radio+
No in-app purchases
Radio Orpheus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Classical Radio+ free?
Is Radio Orpheus free?
Which has better reviews, Classical Radio+ or Radio Orpheus?
Do Classical Radio+ or Radio Orpheus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or Radio Orpheus?
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