Comparison

Classical Radio+ vs Playlisters

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

Playlisters

Features
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Tired of boring music recommendations from AI algorithms? Playlisters turns music recommendations into a game you can play with friends, giving you fresh, themed playlists to listen to every day. Create or join games, then battle it out over multiple rounds by submitting your best songs for each round's theme. Listen, vibe, and vote on your friends’ tracks while you climb the leaderboard. Whether you’re arguing over the best road-trip anthem, the saddest song ever written, or the perfect throwback banger, Playlisters brings the fun back to sharing music. Features: - Free to play - Join and create public or private games - Integrated with Spotify, listen to playlists automatically generated for each round - Receive notifications when it's your turn to play - Customise tournaments: hours, days, or weeks - Keep track of your results and winning submissions - Leave notes and comments while ranking your competition's songs

Screenshots

Classical Radio+2 screens
Playlisters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Playlisters at none against Classical Radio+'s shown. Playlisters also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Classical Radio+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, Playlisters monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classical Radio+ versus Playlisters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassical Radio+Playlisters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonEk Machina Pty Ltd

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

Playlisters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Classical Radio+

No in-app purchases

None

Playlisters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classical Radio+ free?
Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playlisters free?
Playlisters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classical Radio+ or Playlisters have ads?
Classical Radio+ shows ads; Playlisters does not.
Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or Playlisters?
Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, and Playlisters monthly. Most recently, Classical Radio+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Playlisters on October 10, 2026.

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