Who's Playing Tonight vs Metrograph
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Who's Playing Tonight
Discover daily jazz performances across major US cities like NYC, LA, and SF. Easily find musicians or venues and get up-to-date listings to never miss a show.
- Daily jazz listings
- Search by musician
- Search by venue
- Multiple city coverage
- Updated daily
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See who's playing in premier jazz venues in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, DC, and Baltimore all in one place! It’s never been easier to see so many listings at a glance! The days of spending your valuable time aimlessly surfing from website to website are over. Wondering where Kurt Rosenwinkel is playing tonight? Search his name to find out! Want to see who's playing at Smalls this Saturday? The answer is just a click away. You can also follow your favorite musicians to create a custom feed of their upcoming performances. Turn on alerts and be among the first to know when new shows are announced. The app updates daily, ensuring you never miss a great show again! Who’s Playing Tonight was created out of love for the music. I hope you enjoy it! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Metrograph
Access a curated selection of films and exclusive series, including new releases and rediscoveries. Watch content from the cinema at home or on the go, and create your personal watchlist. Enjoy bonus content and interviews.
- Curated film library
- Exclusive series
- Streaming premieres
- Bonus content and interviews
- Watchlist creation
- Offline viewing
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Metrograph is the ultimate destination for movie lovers. From new releases to exciting rediscoveries, and exclusive series, Metrograph provides the best in curation, in theater and available on demand. Watch films and series screening exclusively at Metrograph’s cinemas from the comfort of your home or on the go on our new mobile app, or curate your own watchlist of films on the platform. FEATURES - The Metrograph Pictures library, plus limited engagements, curated collections, and titles hand selected by Metrograph’s programming team. - Films and series screening in Metrograph’s theaters and streaming exclusively on Metrograph At Home. - Streaming Premieres, original bonus content, interviews with your favorite directors, introductions from guest curators, and more. - Watch list and offline viewing. Terms of Service: https://watch.metrograph.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.metrograph.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Who's Playing Tonight at 4.9 against Metrograph's 4.4. Who's Playing Tonight also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (336 vs 32). Metrograph's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Who's Playing Tonight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Metrograph asks for nothing beyond the download.
Who's Playing Tonight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Who's Playing Tonight has 336 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Who's Playing Tonight's written reviews are positive against 90% of Metrograph's.
Who's Playing Tonight ships an update every 5 days, Metrograph every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Who's Playing Tonight | Metrograph |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (336 ratings) — better | 4.4 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jack Gruber | Metrograph |
Customer experience
Who's Playing Tonight
Metrograph
Bugs and requests
Who's Playing Tonight
Requested features
3 requests- 💡 More venues on the app
- 💡 "Who's playing this week (or month)" feature
- 💡 Week in advance option
Metrograph
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Who's Playing Tonight
- WPT Plus1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Featured Gig Promotion$9.99
Metrograph
No in-app purchases
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