# iChill vs IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

The clearest difference is monetization model: IDAGIO Stream Classical Music at free with in-app purchases against iChill's subscription. IDAGIO Stream Classical Music also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 37) and review sentiment (77% vs 53%). iChill's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iChill sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDAGIO Stream Classical Music has 16K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iChill's written reviews are positive against 77% of IDAGIO Stream Classical Music's.

iChill ships an update every 2 months, IDAGIO Stream Classical Music every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iChill | IDAGIO Stream Classical Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichill/id987870964/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idagio-stream-classical-music/id1014917700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 29 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Music Production Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/987870963) | [IDAGIO GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014917699) |

## What reviewers say

### iChill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichill/id987870964)

Access a vast library of license-free music designed for background ambiance. Create custom playlists for various businesses and personal use, including therapeutic practices and hospitality settings. Enjoy offline playback and curated recommendations.

**Highlights:** Full iChill music collection, License-free music, Bespoke playlist creation, Recommended playlists, Offline playback, Suitable for various businesses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 😌 Relaxing music for clients
- 💡 Licence-free music for businesses
- 💯 Good value subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently stops working
- 🐛 App not loading offline
- 🐛 Cannot delete downloaded songs
- 🐛 Subscription issues (access denied)
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access app after iOS update
- App doesn't work anymore
- App won't load offline
- Cannot delete downloaded songs
- Songs keep stopping every 5 minutes

**Requested features**

- Option to block other device sounds
- iPad compatible app
- Ability to buy actual CDs
- Easier to play albums, playlists, or random


### IDAGIO Stream Classical Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idagio-stream-classical-music/id1014917700)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in classical music with a vast library of over 2.5 million tracks. Enjoy high-quality FLAC streaming, expertly curated playlists, and offline listening. Discover iconic composers and hidden gems, and build your personal collection.

**Highlights:** 2.5 million+ classical tracks, FLAC streaming (16bit 44.1 kHz), Curated playlists and weekly mixes, Powerful search engine, Personal music library, Offline listening

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| IDAGIO Standard Legacy | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Audio | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio + Video | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Audio + Video | $114.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Audio + Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music
- 🎨 Great curation and organization
- 🔊 High-quality lossless audio
- 🔍 Powerful search and filtering capabilities
- 🕰️ Useful 'Mood' feature for playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🤖 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔀 Lack of playlist management features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific recordings
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after app updates
- Playback position lost when interrupted
- Sonos integration problems
- Inconsistent audio quality and volume levels

**Requested features**

- Add album artwork display during playback
- Implement gapless playback between tracks
- Allow reordering of playlists and queues
- Introduce a 'sleep timer' feature
- Add support for Google Home and Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iChill free?

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

### Is IDAGIO Stream Classical Music free?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iChill or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music is rated higher. iChill averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while IDAGIO Stream Classical Music averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do iChill or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music have ads?

IDAGIO Stream Classical Music shows ads; iChill does not.

### Which is updated more often, iChill or IDAGIO Stream Classical Music?

iChill ships an update every 2 months, and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music every 3 weeks. Most recently, iChill was updated on October 26, 2026 and IDAGIO Stream Classical Music on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*