Comparison

SPCO Classical Concert Library vs Tempso

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

Head to head
About

SPCO Classical Concert Library

Access a vast collection of classical orchestral performances from a world-renowned chamber orchestra. Watch live streams and on-demand recordings of concerts anytime, anywhere. Enjoy transformational musical experiences from the comfort of your home.

Highlights
  • Digital concert library
  • Watch live streams
  • On-demand viewing
  • World-class chamber orchestra performances
  • Available anytime, anywhere
Features
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Renowned for its distinctive and transformational performances, the SPCO is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, and our digital concert library makes our performances available anytime, anywhere. Selected concerts are streamed live from the Ordway Concert Hall and made available for later on-demand viewing.

About

Tempso

Discover and explore a vast library of classical music, organized by composer, performer, and era. Compare different interpretations of pieces and build your personal music collection. Requires a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription for playback.

Highlights
  • Explore classical music by composer, performer, and era
  • Compare multiple interpretations of a single work
  • Discover new compositions and interpretations
  • Follow recent classical album releases
  • Build a personal classical music library
  • Integrates with Spotify and Apple Music for playback
Features
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Explore classical music for free. Tempso allows you to browse more than 1,500,000 classical tracks, accessible by composers, performers, and music era. Find your favorite piece and let yourself get carried away by all of the different interpretations which shaped the composition throughout history. If you have a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription, you can also listen to any interpretation via the Spotify or Apple Music app. Important note: Tempso is not a music player. If you don’t have a Spotify Premium or Apple Music membership and the Spotify or Apple Music app installed, you can use all the other features, but you will not be able to listen to tracks on Tempso. Features: - Easily explore the classical music repertoire using Tempso’s tailor-made search - Navigate the classical music world by eras, composers, performers and much more - Compare multiple interpretations of the same work in one click - Discover new compositions and interpretations through customized daily selections - Follow the most recent classical album releases - Build your classical music library with your favorite interpretations Spotify integration: Tempso can connect to your Spotify account and play music via the Spotify app or any other Spotify Connect device. In other words, once you click a track in Tempso, Spotify will discreetly play the music in the background. Apple Music integration: Tempso can connect to Apple Music and play music via the Apple Music app on your iPhone. In other words, once you click a track in Tempso, the Apple Music app will discreetly play the music in the background.

Screenshots

SPCO Classical Concert Library4 screens
Tempso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempso at 5.0 against SPCO Classical Concert Library's 4.2. Tempso also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 65%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tempso holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SPCO Classical Concert Library's written reviews are positive against 89% of Tempso's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPCO Classical Concert Library ships an update every 6 months, Tempso every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPCO Classical Concert Library versus Tempso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPCO Classical Concert LibraryTempso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra SocietyTempso

Customer experience

SPCO Classical Concert Library

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.9%

Tempso

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

SPCO Classical Concert Library

No in-app purchases

None

Tempso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPCO Classical Concert Library free?
SPCO Classical Concert Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempso free?
Tempso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPCO Classical Concert Library or Tempso?
Tempso is rated higher. SPCO Classical Concert Library averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tempso averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do SPCO Classical Concert Library or Tempso have ads?
SPCO Classical Concert Library shows ads; Tempso does not.
Which is updated more often, SPCO Classical Concert Library or Tempso?
SPCO Classical Concert Library ships an update every 6 months, and Tempso every 6 weeks. Most recently, SPCO Classical Concert Library was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tempso on October 17, 2026.

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