Comparison

Classical Radio+ vs Opus Journal

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

Opus Journal

Log and rate classical music you listen to, building a personal record of your musical journey. Get personalized recommendations based on your listening history and preferences. Seamlessly integrate with streaming services to easily log your sessions.

Highlights
  • Log and rate classical works
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Curated composer and work database
  • Custom composer/work entry
  • Streaming service integration
  • iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Opus is a listening journal for classical music lovers. Log the works you listen to, rate them, and write about what moved you. Over time you'll build a priceless personal record of your journey through the repertoire. And the more you write, the better Opus gets at suggesting what to listen to next. NEXT LISTEN — RECOMMENDATIONS THAT TELL YOU WHY Opus draws on what you've loved, rated, and written about to suggest new works that fit where your taste is going. Every recommendation comes with a short note explaining the connection. A CLASSICAL LIBRARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Choose from a curated database of major composers and works without typing, so your entries are always accurate. Exploring something off the beaten path? Add any composer or piece yourself in seconds. WORKS WITH EVERY STREAMING SERVICE Listening on Apple Music? Add the exact recording straight from your library, and your recently played classical music is surfaced automatically. Prefer Spotify, YouTube, TIDAL, or something else? Just paste a link. However you listen, logging a session takes seconds. LOG LIVE CONCERTS Some nights you hear it in person. Log those too: add the venue, the performers, and your photos, and every concert gets a map of where in the world you heard it. From the famous halls to the one in your city. YOURS FOREVER Your journal is backed up and synced across all your devices with iCloud, and stays completely private. A lifelong record that grows richer with every listen.

Screenshots

Classical Radio+2 screens
Opus Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Classical Radio+ at 4.7 against Opus Journal's 4.0. Classical Radio+ also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2). Opus Journal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classical Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Classical Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Opus Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, Opus Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Classical Radio+ versus Opus Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassical Radio+Opus Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonJacob Ruiz

Customer experience

Classical Radio+

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

Opus Journal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Opus Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Classical Radio+

No in-app purchases

None

Opus Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classical Radio+ free?
Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Opus Journal free?
Opus Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classical Radio+ or Opus Journal?
Classical Radio+ is rated higher. Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Opus Journal averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Classical Radio+ or Opus Journal have ads?
Classical Radio+ shows ads; Opus Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or Opus Journal?
Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, and Opus Journal every 4 days. Most recently, Classical Radio+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Opus Journal on October 2, 2026.

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