# 1iota vs Met Opera

The clearest difference is monetization model: 1iota at free against Met Opera's free with in-app purchases. 1iota also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 4.2K) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). Met Opera's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 38%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Met Opera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1iota has 22K ratings behind it against 4.2K, 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 57% of Met Opera's.

1iota ships an update every 9 days, Met Opera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1iota | Met Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1iota/id1102541606/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [1iota Productions LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102541605) | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) |

## What reviewers say

### 1iota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1iota/id1102541606)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive event access, TV show tapings, Musical performances, Ticket requests, Event updates, Celebrity access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy access to tickets
- 👍 Fantastic staff and events
- 💡 Allows access to TV show sets and events
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 👍 Great communication from the company

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working for some users
- 🐛 Unreliable waitlist and ticket availability
- 🐛 Lack of clear instructions and directions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent ticket allocation and communication

**Requested features**

- Allow login through multiple platforms (e.g., Google, Twitter)
- Improve notification system for upcoming events and ticket availability


### 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 1iota free?

1iota 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, 1iota or Met Opera?

Met Opera is rated higher. 1iota averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Met Opera averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do 1iota or Met Opera have ads?

Neither 1iota nor Met Opera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1iota or Met Opera?

1iota ships an update every 9 days, and Met Opera fortnightly. Most recently, 1iota was updated on October 28, 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.*