Edgbaston vs Lord's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edgbaston
Your ultimate companion for cricket at Edgbaston Stadium. Access mobile tickets, shop official merchandise, and stay updated with news, highlights, and exclusive content. Watch all fixtures live and free, and get essential matchday information and alerts.
- Mobile tickets
- Official merchandise store
- News and highlights
- Live fixture streaming
- Matchday information and alerts
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Welcome to the new Edgbaston app – your all-in-one companion for cricket at Edgbaston Stadium. We’ve brought everything into one place – Edgbaston Stadium, Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Birmingham Bears, Birmingham Phoenix and England cricket – all in a single app designed to enhance your matchday experience and keep you connected to the teams and game you love. Whether you’re attending a match, following from home, or staying up to date with the latest news, the Edgbaston app puts everything at your fingertips. Key features include: Mobile Tickets • Access all your tickets in one place. Scan in at the gate, share with friends and family, and skip the queues. Official Merchandise • Shop official England, Warwickshire, Phoenix and Bears kit, from causal wear to training kits. News, Highlights & Exclusive Content • Get the latest news, match previews, video highlights, and behind-the-scenes content from across Edgbaston, Warwickshire, Bears, Phoenix and England. Live Stream • Watch all fixtures live and free, directly through the app. Matchday Info & Alerts • Your go-to hub for everything you need to know before and during your visit – including maps, timings and live notifications. From The Hundred to County Championship, international fixtures to Vitality Blast nights – the Edgbaston app is your matchday essential.
Lord's
Enhance your match day at the Home of Cricket. Access tickets, navigate the grounds with an interactive map, and plan your refreshments. Stay informed with matchday essentials and receive live alerts.
- Seamless ticket access
- Easy ticket sharing
- Interactive ground map
- Food & beverage browsing
- Matchday essentials information
- Live matchday alerts
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Introducing the Lord's App - Your Ultimate Match Day Companion Enhance your experience at the Home of Cricket with the official Lord's App. Access your match tickets, stay informed with essential matchday details and explore a range of features designed to make your visit truly unforgettable. Download the Lord's App today and enjoy: Seamless Ticket Access - View all your match tickets in one place. Once purchased, tickets are automatically added to the app - simply sign in with your booking details to access them. Easy Ticket Sharing - Effortlessly transfer tickets to friends and family using our in-app ticket transfer function. Interactive Map - Navigate Lord's with ease. Locate your seat, explore the Lord's Museum or find the iconic Father Time Wall. Food & Beverages - Plan your perfect matchday refreshment by browsing available food and drink options ahead of your visit. Matchday Essentials - Be fully prepared with key information, including what to bring, how to get here and what to wear. Matchday Alerts - Stay up to date with live action, delivered straight to your device via notifications. Download the Lord's App now and get match-ready for an unforgettable day at the Home of Cricket!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Edgbaston at free against Lord's's free with in-app purchases. Lord's's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (126 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Lord's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lord's has 126 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 15% positive.
Edgbaston ships an update every 2 weeks, Lord's monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edgbaston | Lord's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 4.7 (126 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews — better | 14.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 126 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Warwickshire County Cricket Club Limited | Marylebone Cricket Club |
Customer experience
Edgbaston
Lord's
User reviews
Edgbaston
From 11 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful agent interaction
- 👍 App works perfectly for some users
- 👍 Easy to use for some users
- 👍 Informative and helpful
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't show tickets
- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Ticket transfer problems
- 🐛 App is confusing/unintuitive
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
Lord's
From 126 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Centralized ticket management in one place
- 🌱 Paperless digital solution
- ✅ Seamless experience for some users
- 📱 Mobile-first approach
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Tickets not displaying after purchase
- 🐛 Barcode generation delays or failures
- 😤 Overly complex user interface
- 😤 Difficult ticket sharing process
Bugs and requests
Edgbaston
Reported bugs
41 issues- Constant notifications despite being switched off
- Refunds not being processed
- App not showing tickets
- 6-digit code not sent to email
- Tickets from previous login shown
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- Unable to find tickets even with code
- App cannot fetch tickets
- Tickets disappear after app updates
- App logged user out upon arrival
- Tickets not updated in the app
- App only shows one ticket out of multiple purchased
- Tickets not appearing on individual phones
- App asks for login/password again after entering
- No option to add ticket to wallet
- Unable to find member guest passes
- App shows blank screens
- Error message about authorization level
- App won't let user log out
- Stupid error message with no indication of problem
- User unfriendly app, took ages to set up
- Tickets not showing under account, requires reinstall
- App constantly issues blank screens
- App keeps crashing and not saving tickets
- App is complicated to buy tickets on
- App did not show buy ticket page initially
- App won't let user log in, invalid code
- App doesn't work on iOS 12
- App is empty, no content displayed
- Only fixtures showing, other tabs not working
- App allows ordering/searching but not login to wallet
- Tickets haven't pulled through on account
- Clicking food/drink takes to merchandise page
- No link to account to share tickets
- App freezes with a blank blue screen on opening
- App completely broken, empty screen
- Frozen home screen, no content displayed
- System says app is present, but nothing is working
- App won't open, frozen on blank home page
- App freezes every time it's opened
- App stays on home screen then crashes
- App seems not to be working since iOS update
Requested features
10 requests- Add option to add tickets to Apple/Google Wallet
- Improve ticket transfer functionality
- Make app more adaptable for non-tech savvy users
- Provide clear seat maps
- Allow printing of tickets
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- Improve email verification code delivery
- Ensure tickets are displayed correctly after logout/login
- Allow ordering food/drinks
- Provide clear customer service links
- Improve app compatibility with older iOS versions
Lord's
Reported bugs
13 issues- Login button unresponsive or non-functional
- App crashes during profile updates
- Tickets disappear after initial download
- Barcode fails to generate or display
- Service unavailable errors
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- App requires re-login on each open
- Tickets not visible with 12-hour time format
- Outdated seat block numbering
- Password entry wipes all filled details
- Slow performance and loading times
- Ticket transfer failures
- Registration details not recognized
- Intrusive review prompts during ticket purchase
Requested features
14 requests- Apple Wallet support for tickets
- Email ticket delivery option
- Print ticket functionality
- Permanent ticket storage without Wi-Fi dependency
- Simplified one-step ticket access
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- Larger, more legible fonts
- Zoom functionality for venue maps
- Integrated payment for food and beverages
- Clear barcode appearance timeline
- Better seat allocation options
- Wayfinding directions within the ground
- Unified platform for multiple venues
- Simpler password requirements
- Password visibility toggle during login
In-app purchases
Edgbaston
No in-app purchases
Lord's
No in-app purchases
