Comparison

4th Wall vs Criterion Ticketing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

4th Wall

Experience public art in augmented reality. Discover curated AR exhibitions at significant locations or place 3D artworks in your own environment. Engage with art that activates historical sites and inspires dialogue.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality public art exhibitions
  • Site-specific AR artworks
  • Place 3D dimensional drawings
  • Record and share AR creations
  • Explore historically significant sites
  • Sound integration for artworks
Features
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4th Wall is a free, augmented reality (AR) public art platform exploring inclusive creative expression. “Coordinates” hosts an ongoing series of curated, collaborative, site specific, public AR art exhibitions. Users are invited to be physically present at specific locations to experience AR artworks in situ. When users select the Coordinates feature, based on their location, they will be directed toward artworks – translated into AR-- created by artists that activate the historically, politically or culturally significant sites they have chosen. “Coordinates” aims to inspire thoughtful dialogue and expand our understanding of public art. By pressing the AR Artworks button, users can view, explore and place Nancy Baker Cahill’s dimensional drawings in the environment of their choice. Drawings can be rotated, scaled, placed and recorded by user. What’s New - A more streamlined experience for the user, with the removal of the hologram, studio experience and Desert X exhibition buttons and an expansion of the curated and site-specific “Coordinates” AR public art exhibitions platform. - Artworks may include sound so make sure to check for the new orange sound button at the top of the menu when observing an artwork on site. - The “Refresh” button updates the nearest artwork depending on the user’s location. - The “About” button directs users to the home page for 4thwallapp.org. Users can re-enter the app by tapping the text, “4th Wall” at the upper left hand corner of their screens. 4th Wall App is available on iPhone 6s iOS11 or above. Founding artist and Creative Director: Nancy Baker Cahill App Developer: Drive Studios ©nancybakercahill2019

About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover theatre performances
  • Book Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets
  • Access Hiptix low-price tickets
  • Manage tickets and account
  • Digital Rush access (coming soon)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

4th Wall4 screens
Criterion Ticketing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4th Wall at 67% against Criterion Ticketing's 0%. 4th Wall also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Criterion Ticketing's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (180 vs 42). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Criterion Ticketing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 180 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 4th Wall's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, Criterion Ticketing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4th Wall versus Criterion Ticketing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4th WallCriterion Ticketing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42 ratings)4.9 (180 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNancy Baker Cahill Studio, IncROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC.

Customer experience

4th Wall

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Criterion Ticketing

All ratings180 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

4th Wall

No in-app purchases

None

Criterion Ticketing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4th Wall free?
4th Wall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Criterion Ticketing free?
Criterion Ticketing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4th Wall or Criterion Ticketing?
Criterion Ticketing is rated higher. 4th Wall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Criterion Ticketing averages 4.9 from 180 ratings.
Do 4th Wall or Criterion Ticketing have ads?
Neither 4th Wall nor Criterion Ticketing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or Criterion Ticketing?
4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and Criterion Ticketing every 9 days. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on September 5, 2026 and Criterion Ticketing on September 17, 2026.

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