# Selecta TV vs SFO Front Row

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SFO Front Row at 100% against Selecta TV's 17%. SFO Front Row also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Selecta TV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selecta TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SFO Front Row asks for nothing beyond the download.

SFO Front Row holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Selecta TV has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Selecta TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of SFO Front Row's.

Selecta TV ships an update every 3 months, SFO Front Row every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selecta TV | SFO Front Row |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selecta-tv/id992817449/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfo-front-row/id1631383510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SelectaTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/992817448) | [San Francisco Opera Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023135121) |

## What reviewers say

### Selecta TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selecta-tv/id992817449)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH FREE TRIAL | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 days subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Annual subscription | $99.99 | one-time |


### SFO Front Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfo-front-row/id1631383510)

Experience world-class opera performances on demand. Access a curated collection of acclaimed productions and discover the artistry of the San Francisco Opera from anywhere.

**Highlights:** On-demand opera streaming, Curated performance collection, World premieres, Young artist showcases, High-quality production access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selecta TV free?

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

### Is SFO Front Row free?

SFO Front Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Selecta TV or SFO Front Row?

SFO Front Row is rated higher. Selecta TV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SFO Front Row averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Selecta TV or SFO Front Row have ads?

Neither Selecta TV nor SFO Front Row shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Selecta TV or SFO Front Row?

Selecta TV ships an update every 3 months, and SFO Front Row every 9 months. Most recently, Selecta TV was updated on September 30, 2026 and SFO Front Row on September 20, 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.*