# Berliner Philharmoniker vs IMSLP

The clearest difference is rating: Berliner Philharmoniker at 4.9 against IMSLP's 4.6. Berliner Philharmoniker also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and ratings volume (3K vs 513). IMSLP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Berliner Philharmoniker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and IMSLP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Berliner Philharmoniker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Berliner Philharmoniker has 3K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Berliner Philharmoniker's written reviews are positive against 70% of IMSLP's.

Berliner Philharmoniker ships an update weekly, IMSLP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Berliner Philharmoniker | IMSLP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berliner-philharmoniker/id554616591/reviews)** | [4.6 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 199 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berliner Philharmoniker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518647270) | [Project Petrucci LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373671781) |

## What reviewers say

### Berliner Philharmoniker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berliner-philharmoniker/id554616591)

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:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| 7 Days | $8.90 | one-time |
| 7 days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days | $18.90 | one-time |
| 30 days | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $149.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $174.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $179.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $184.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $194.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Personalized playlists
- Improved search and browsing
- Surround sound audio
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Offline concert downloads


### IMSLP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imslp/id1373671782)

Access a vast digital library of classical music scores on your iOS device. Enjoy full access to commercial recordings, instant downloads, and new uploads with a membership subscription. Support the music community while exploring a comprehensive collection.

**Highlights:** Browse IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library, View musical scores, Access commercial recordings, Instant downloads, Access new uploads instantly, Membership subscription benefits

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Integrated IMSLP library
- 👍 Well-made app
- 👍 Game changer for musicians
- 👍 Indispensable for professionals and amateurs
- 👍 Fantastic offering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when zooming in and annotating
- 💰 Money grabbing with constant subscription prompts
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Annotation issues and lost data
- 🐛 Battery drain on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening scores
- Scores disappearing from library
- Login issues and lost data
- Incompatibility with older devices after updates
- Annotation issues causing loss of data

**Requested features**

- Predictive text for score annotations
- Ability to restore original zoom settings
- Metric to indicate device performance during page turns
- Folder-like organization system
- Color wheel and custom pen/highlighter options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berliner Philharmoniker free?

Berliner Philharmoniker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IMSLP free?

IMSLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Berliner Philharmoniker or IMSLP?

Berliner Philharmoniker is rated higher. Berliner Philharmoniker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while IMSLP averages 4.6 from 513 ratings.

### Do Berliner Philharmoniker or IMSLP have ads?

Neither Berliner Philharmoniker nor IMSLP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Berliner Philharmoniker or IMSLP?

Berliner Philharmoniker ships an update weekly, and IMSLP every 10 days. Most recently, Berliner Philharmoniker was updated on October 26, 2026 and IMSLP on October 27, 2026.

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