# Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

> The ultimate guide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id601942399](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id601942399)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id601942399`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NatureGuides Ltd.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (937 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2019-10-03
- **First published:** 2013-05-16
- **Size:** 1.91 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beethovens-9th-symphony/id601942399)
- **Website:** [https://www.classicalapps.com](https://www.classicalapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.classicalapps.com/privacy](https://www.classicalapps.com/privacy)

## Description

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony by Deutsche Grammophon bundles four legendary recordings spanning 50 years into one immersive app. Compare performances by touching to hear a note start in one decade and finish in another, and explore the BeatMap visualization that times each orchestral section to the music. The score and the 1825 manuscript are precisely synchronized to the performance for deep study.

On iPad, access over 90 minutes of expert insights from musicians and conductors including John Eliot Gardiner, Gustavo Dudamel, and the Berliner Philharmoniker, plus a book on Beethoven and the Ninth and two levels of real-time analysis and commentary by David Owen Norris. If you enjoy Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, rate it and leave a review to help others discover it.

## Rankings

- #55,253 — Overall

## Review summary

The Beethoven’s 9th Symphony app is highly praised for its multi-recording comparisons, synchronized browsable score with an orchestra map, and rich educational content (libretto, analysis, video). It appeals to both casual listeners and musicians, offering a polished, immersive experience with background playback. A frequent concern is problems restoring the full version after updates, which can force repurchases or cause temporary loss of access.

### Pros

- Multiple renditions/recordings with seamless switching between them
- Browsable, synchronized score with an interactive light-up map of the orchestra
- Libretto, in-depth analysis, and video content (e.g., Bernstein)
- Accessible to non-musicians while still valuable for professional musicians
- Polished, educational, immersive design with features like background playback

### Cons

- Purchase restoration issues after reinstall/iOS updates; may require repurchasing or experience access lockouts

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