Comparison

Classical Radio+ vs Berliner Philharmoniker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Berliner Philharmoniker

Experience classical music performances from a world-renowned orchestra, live and on demand. Access hundreds of concert videos, interviews, documentaries, and educational content in high-quality audio and video. Enjoy a 7-day free trial to explore the extensive archive.

Highlights
  • Live concert broadcasts
  • On-demand concert archive
  • Interviews and documentaries
  • Educational concerts
  • 4K UHD Video and Hi-Res Audio
  • Chromecast support
Features
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Treat yourself to a guest performance by the Berliner Philharmoniker – live and on demand Closer to the music: In the Digital Concert Hall, you always have the best seat in the house! Each season, over 40 concerts are broadcast live and then offered in the on-demand archive. There are already hundreds of concert videos featuring all the stars of classical music, plus interviews, films and playlists. Register now and test the Digital Concert Hall for 7 days – free of charge and without obligation! The Digital Concert Hall at a glance: • Over 40 live broadcasts per season with all the stars of classical music • Hundreds of archive concerts from six decades on demand • Free interviews and concert introductions • Fascinating documentaries, portraits and playlists • Free educational concerts for the whole family • Highest Quality: 4K UHD Video, Hi-Res Audio, Immersive Audio (Dolby Atmos) Conductors: Kirill Petrenko, Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, Herbert von Karajan, Daniel Barenboim, Herbert Blomstedt, Pierre Boulez, Semyon Bychkov, Sergiu Celibidache, Riccardo Chailly, Gustavo Dudamel, Iván Fischer, Daniele Gatti, Valery Gergiev, Alan Gilbert, Bernard Haitink, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Mariss Jansons, Vladimir Jurowski, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Andris Nelsons, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Seiji Ozawa, Donald Runnicles, Tugan Sokhiev, Christian Thielemann, John Williams and many others Soloists: Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Piotr Anderszewski, Martha Argerich, Emanuel Ax, Joyce DiDonato, Isabelle Faust, Sol Gabetta, Christian Gerhaher, Hélène Grimaud, Barbara Hannigan, Janine Jansen, Jonas Kaufmann, Leonidas Kavakos, Evgeny Kissin, Magdalena Kožená, Katia and Marielle Labèque, Yo-Yo Ma, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Murray Perahia, Maria João Pires, Maurizio Pollini, Thomas Quasthoff, András Schiff, Baiba Skride, Christian Tetzlaff, Mitsuko Uchida, Yuja Wang, Frank Peter Zimmermann and many others. For optimal use, the Digital Concert Hall app requires access to the following elements: - Local network: For playing via Chromecast Terms of use: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/terms

Screenshots

Classical Radio+2 screens
Berliner Philharmoniker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classical Radio+ at none against Berliner Philharmoniker's 15. Classical Radio+ also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Berliner Philharmoniker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Berliner Philharmoniker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Classical Radio+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Classical Radio+ against 4.9 for Berliner Philharmoniker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Classical Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Berliner Philharmoniker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, Berliner Philharmoniker weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Classical Radio+ versus Berliner Philharmoniker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassical Radio+Berliner Philharmoniker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.2K ratings)4.9 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better85.5% of reviews
Number of ratings9.2K — better3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonBerliner Philharmoniker

Customer experience

Classical Radio+

All ratings9,134 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.9%

Berliner Philharmoniker

All ratings3,024 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews785 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Classical Radio+

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music stations
  • 🎧 High-quality audio streaming
  • 🌐 Wide variety of international stations
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and calming music for background listening
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate app

Room to improve

  • 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature
  • 📢 Frequent interruptions from ads and promotional messages
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and saving favorite stations
  • 🔌 Occasional connection issues or station disconnects

Berliner Philharmoniker

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Excellent music quality
  • 🎥 Outstanding video production
  • 📚 Extensive concert archives
  • 🌍 Global accessibility
  • 🤩 Captivating performances

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation/search
  • 🔇 Lack of surround sound support
  • ⏱️ Slow rewind/fast-forward
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

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

Berliner Philharmoniker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video playback issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Subscription renewal problems
  • Unreliable streaming on some platforms

Requested features

6 requests
  • Personalized playlists
  • Improved search and browsing
  • Surround sound audio
  • Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Offline concert downloads
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  • Subtitles for operas/concerts

In-app purchases

None

Classical Radio+

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Berliner Philharmoniker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Year trial$199.991 Year
One-time9
  • 7 Days$8.90
  • 7 days3 variants$9.99
  • 30 Days$18.90
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  • 30 days3 variants$19.99
  • 12 months$149.99
  • 12 Months$174.99
  • 12 months$179.99
  • 12 months$184.99
  • 12 Months$194.99

Questions

Is Classical Radio+ free?
Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Berliner Philharmoniker free?
Berliner Philharmoniker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classical Radio+ or Berliner Philharmoniker?
Berliner Philharmoniker is rated higher. Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Berliner Philharmoniker averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.
Do Classical Radio+ or Berliner Philharmoniker have ads?
Classical Radio+ shows ads; Berliner Philharmoniker does not.
Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or Berliner Philharmoniker?
Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, and Berliner Philharmoniker weekly. Most recently, Classical Radio+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Berliner Philharmoniker on October 24, 2026.

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