# THE LOT vs Proper NYE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Proper NYE at 100% against THE LOT's 15%. Proper NYE also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6). THE LOT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Proper NYE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of THE LOT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proper NYE's.

THE LOT ships an update every 2 months, Proper NYE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THE LOT | Proper NYE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lot/id1042474390/reviews) | **[4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proper-nye/id6692607207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boffo Cinemas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042474389) | [CRSSD Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452314351) |

## What reviewers say

### THE LOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lot/id1042474390)

Easily browse movie releases, find showtimes, select seats, and purchase tickets. Discover chef-driven restaurant menus and stay updated on upcoming events. Access your purchased tickets directly for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Browse movie releases, Find showtimes, Pick seats, Purchase tickets, Discover restaurant menus, View upcoming events, Access purchased tickets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ App looks beautiful
- 👍 Easy to navigate and responsive
- 👍 Functional and looks great
- 👍 All necessary info available
- 👍 Easy to use for purchasing tickets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Horrible app experience
- 👎 Stone Age app
- 👎 Insanely difficult to use
- 👎 Really bad app
- 👎 Clunky and hard to use

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App is not working
- 🐛 Screen is blank
- 🐛 Cannot move past blank screen
- 🐛 Login is hard
- 🐛 Doesn't stay logged in

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add Apple Pay support
- 💡 Add PayPal support
- 💡 Auto-populate credit cards from password apps
- 💡 Persistent login with Face ID
- 💡 Save tickets to Apple Wallet


### Proper NYE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proper-nye/id6692607207)

This app helps you navigate a major New Year's Eve event. You can plan your schedule, receive alerts for special content, and get access to exclusive opportunities. It aims to enhance your festival experience.

**Highlights:** Schedule favorite sets, Real-time notifications, Exclusive demo alerts, VIP giveaway invites, Festival information hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THE LOT free?

THE LOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Proper NYE free?

Proper NYE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, THE LOT or Proper NYE?

Proper NYE is rated higher. THE LOT averages 1.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Proper NYE averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do THE LOT or Proper NYE have ads?

Neither THE LOT nor Proper NYE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THE LOT or Proper NYE?

THE LOT ships an update every 2 months, and Proper NYE every 12 months. Most recently, THE LOT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Proper NYE on October 30, 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.*