# 4th Wall vs Met Opera

The clearest difference is rating: Met Opera at 4.9 against 4th Wall's 4.5. Met Opera also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 42) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). 4th Wall's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, 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.

Met Opera holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 3.8K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 4th Wall'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.

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, Met Opera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4th Wall | Met Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-wall/id1325881248/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 298 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nancy Baker Cahill Studio, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600490816) | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) |

## What reviewers say

### 4th Wall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-wall/id1325881248)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Met Opera

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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 4th Wall free?

4th Wall 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, 4th Wall or Met Opera?

Met Opera is rated higher. 4th Wall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Met Opera averages 4.9 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do 4th Wall or Met Opera have ads?

Neither 4th Wall nor Met Opera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or Met Opera?

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and Met Opera fortnightly. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on September 5, 2026 and Met Opera on September 24, 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.*