# WDARE vs Met Opera

The clearest difference is rating: Met Opera at 4.9 against WDARE's 4.3. Met Opera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). WDARE's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Met Opera holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 4.2K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of WDARE's written reviews are positive against 57% of Met Opera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WDARE ships an update every 6 months, Met Opera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDARE | Met Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdare/id1079087279/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rob Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079087278) | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) |

## What reviewers say

### WDARE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdare/id1079087279)

Stream classic alternative rock from the 80s and 90s, alongside modern rock and new music. This station continues the legacy of pioneering alternative radio formats.

**Highlights:** 80s classic alternative, 90s classic alternative, Modern rock, Today's new music, Streaming radio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Met Opera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423)

Access rush ticket lotteries and purchase regular tickets for Metropolitan Opera performances. Discover productions, browse the calendar, and secure exclusive discounts. Digital tickets are delivered directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Enter rush ticket lotteries, Purchase regularly priced tickets, Access exclusive discounts, Buy same-day or advance tickets, Digital ticket delivery

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient system for Rush lottery tickets and discounted tickets
- 👍 Well-designed and easy to use app
- 👍 Easier to attend the Opera more often

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app with sections cut off
- 🐛 Large letters overwrite each other
- 🔑 Does not sync with existing account
- 🔑 Cannot log in with existing credentials

**Reported bugs**

- Seats available online not shown in the app
- Online ticket purchase not working
- App does not recognize member status

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical list of what's on for the season
- Allow login with ID number like website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDARE free?

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

### Is Met Opera free?

Met Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WDARE or Met Opera?

Met Opera is rated higher. WDARE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Met Opera averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do WDARE or Met Opera have ads?

WDARE shows ads; Met Opera does not.

### Which is updated more often, WDARE or Met Opera?

WDARE ships an update every 6 months, and Met Opera fortnightly. Most recently, WDARE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Met Opera on October 27, 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.*