# Classical Radio+ vs SCIFI.radio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Classical Radio+ at 9.2K against SCIFI.radio's 29. SCIFI.radio's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Classical Radio+ against 4.7 for SCIFI.radio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9.2K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Classical Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SCIFI.radio's.

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, SCIFI.radio every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classical Radio+ | SCIFI.radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666/reviews)** | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scifiradio/id960344490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Krypton Media Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555137161) |

## What reviewers say

### Classical Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 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

**Reported bugs**

- Some stations fail to load or experience frequent interruptions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- 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


### SCIFI.radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scifiradio/id960344490)

Stream a dedicated sci-fi radio experience directly to your device. Engage with the community by sending shoutouts and stay updated on your favorite shows and tracks with notifications. Follow social feeds within the app to never miss a post.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi themed radio streaming, Send recorded shoutouts, Track notifications, In-app social feed integration, Favorite show alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classical Radio+ free?

Classical Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SCIFI.radio free?

SCIFI.radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classical Radio+ or SCIFI.radio?

Classical Radio+ is rated higher. Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while SCIFI.radio averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Classical Radio+ or SCIFI.radio have ads?

Both Classical Radio+ and SCIFI.radio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or SCIFI.radio?

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, and SCIFI.radio every 7 months. Most recently, Classical Radio+ was updated on November 12, 2026 and SCIFI.radio on November 1, 2026.

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