1iota vs Criterion Ticketing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1iota
Access exclusive events, TV show tapings, and musical performances for free. Connect with celebrities, sports stars, and musicians. Browse upcoming events, request tickets, and receive updates on your bookings.
- Exclusive event access
- TV show tapings
- Musical performances
- Ticket requests
- Event updates
- Celebrity access
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Super Fans, we’re really excited to bring you the brand new & updated 1iota App! We’re bringing the web experience to your phone, with some upgrades! Get access to exclusive events, tv show tapings, musical performances and so much more - all for free. Your favorite celebrities, sports stars, and musicians are just a few taps away on the app. Browse upcoming events, request your free tickets, and get updates on your tickets from wherever you are! Download the 1iota App now!
Criterion Ticketing
Discover and book tickets to a wide range of Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. Access exclusive low-price ticket programs and manage all your bookings in one convenient place.
- Discover theatre performances
- Book Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets
- Access Hiptix low-price tickets
- Manage tickets and account
- Digital Rush access (coming soon)
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Powered by New York’s Roundabout Theatre Company, Criterion Ticketing lets you discover great shows and book tickets to a growing lineup of performances on and Off-Broadway. Key Features: • Access Hiptix, Roundabout’s low-price ticket program for theatregoers ages 18–40. • Browse and purchase tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows. • Manage your tickets and account with ease, all in one place. Coming Soon: • Digital Rush access for last-minute deals. • Exclusive offers and promotions. Whether you're a seasoned theatregoer or just discovering the magic of live theatre, Criterion Ticketing is your direct line to unforgettable performances.
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Verdict
1iota and Criterion Ticketing both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of 1iota's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's. 1iota also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (22K vs 199). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 1iota against 4.9 for Criterion Ticketing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1iota has 22K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of 1iota's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's.
1iota ships an update every 9 days, Criterion Ticketing fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | 1iota | Criterion Ticketing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (22K ratings) | 4.9 (199 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 199 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1iota Productions LLC. | ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. |
Customer experience
1iota
Criterion Ticketing
Bugs and requests
1iota
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent ticket allocation and communication
Requested features
2 requests- Allow login through multiple platforms (e.g., Google, Twitter)
- Improve notification system for upcoming events and ticket availability
Criterion Ticketing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1iota
No in-app purchases
Criterion Ticketing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 1iota free?
Is Criterion Ticketing free?
Which has better reviews, 1iota or Criterion Ticketing?
Do 1iota or Criterion Ticketing have ads?
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