Comparison

Selecta TV vs Symphony.live

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

Head to head
About

Selecta TV

Access a curated library of classical music performances, including concerts, operas, and ballets. Enjoy high-quality audio and video content anytime, anywhere. A free one-month trial is available for new subscribers.

Highlights
  • Classical music concerts
  • Operas and ballets
  • High-quality sound and image
  • Content added weekly
  • Unlimited viewing
  • Monthly subscription
Features
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Selecta is the new application to enjoy Classical Music. Enjoy the best concerts, operas, ballets y, anytime, anywhere, with the highest quality sound and image. Try us free for 1 month! Subscribe now in iPhone® and iPad® How does Selecta work? • By signing for U$D 9,99 per month you have access to all the content. • Selecta have news programs added each week • Selecta membership allows you to view all our programs, as many times as desired. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Try us free for 1 month! • If you enjoy your trial, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue for as long as you choose to remain a member. • Selecta membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign up. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. • There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Just sign up to get started!  • We will begin billing your Payment Method for a USD9,99 monthly membership at the end of the free trial period of your membership unless you cancel prior to the end of the free trial period. Selecta, your new access to the best Classical Music, always with you, wherever you go. https://www.selectatv.com/website/term.php

About

Symphony.live

Experience the magic of classical music with exclusive performances, documentaries, and curated playlists from orchestras worldwide. Enjoy high-quality audio and video on demand, anytime, anywhere. Support global orchestras with your membership.

Highlights
  • Exclusive orchestral performances
  • Documentaries and playlists
  • High-quality audio and video
  • On-demand access
  • Support for global orchestras
  • Member discounts and offers
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Watch & listen to the magic of classical music like never before. Our streaming platform brings to your screen of choice the world's orchestras through exclusive performances, documentaries, playlists, and much more. Whether you’re a lifelong aficionado or new to the genre, Symphony.live makes it easy to immerse yourself in the rich history and artistry of classical music. Watch and listen to concerts from our growing family of orchestras. Stream the best of composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and many more. You can also watch and listen on the go - whenever, wherever - thanks to our refined mobile apps. WHY STREAM CLASSICAL MUSIC ON SYMPHONY.LIVE? - Performances: Enjoy concerts from the world's orchestras, playing from the world's best venues. - Curated Playlists: Discover our hand-curated playlists, featuring everything from the most well-known works to hidden gems. - High-Quality Audio & Video: Experience every note and nuance in stunning clarity. - On-Demand Access: Stream your favorite orchestras, works, and musicians anytime, anywhere. - Member Benefits: Get exclusive discounts and special offers on additional services from our partners - Plus: Stream the best of classical music anywhere, anytime. SUPPORT THE WORLD’S ORCHESTRAS It’s our mission to unite the world’s orchestras. By becoming a member, you’re helping us do this. Your subscription actively supports orchestras around the world. We share our revenues directly with our family of orchestras. The more you watch, the more you're supporting your favorite orchestra. It's a win-win for all! WHAT QUALITY DOES SYMPHONY.LIVE OFFER? We understand the importance of experiencing classical music in mint condition. To help with your immersive experience, we always strive to provide you with the highest quality possible. We have a selection of concerts recorded in 5.1 digital surround sound. Moreover, through our Wolfgang collaboration, select concert videos come with captions, enriching your viewing experience by providing a deeper understanding of the beautiful music on your screen. For our privacy policy and user agreement visit: https://symphony.live/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Selecta TV4 screens
Symphony.live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Selecta TV at 3.7 against Symphony.live's 2.8. Selecta TV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Symphony.live's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 17%) and ratings volume (19 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Selecta TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Symphony.live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Selecta TV holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Selecta TV's written reviews are positive against 31% of Symphony.live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Selecta TV versus Symphony.live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelecta TVSymphony.live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better2.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSelectaTVAcoustics Space Inc.

Customer experience

Selecta TV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative76.2%

Symphony.live

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Selecta TV

Subscriptions3
  • monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • 1 MONTH FREE TRIAL1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 30 days subscription2 variants$9.99
  • Annual subscription2 variants$99.99
4 purchases

Symphony.live

Subscriptions4
  • Symphony.live monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • MONTHLY$8.991 Month
  • Symphony.live annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • ANNUAL$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Selecta TV free?
Selecta TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symphony.live free?
Symphony.live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Selecta TV or Symphony.live?
Selecta TV is rated higher. Selecta TV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Symphony.live averages 2.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Selecta TV or Symphony.live have ads?
Neither Selecta TV nor Symphony.live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selecta TV or Symphony.live?
Selecta TV ships an update every 3 months, and Symphony.live every 3 months. Most recently, Selecta TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Symphony.live on October 25, 2026.

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