Comparison

DPAC vs Stone Theatres

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

Head to head
About

DPAC

Access your tickets, plan your visit, and stay updated with the latest news from a major live entertainment venue. Discover upcoming Broadway shows, concerts, comedy acts, and family events.

Highlights
  • Access and download event tickets
  • Event information
  • Visit planning tools
  • Directions and parking info
  • Dining recommendations
  • Latest venue news
Features
Read full description

Your DPAC experience just got even better! DPAC in Durham, North Carolina hosts more than 250 performances each year, including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows, and more. The official DPAC app allows you to easily access your tickets to upcoming events, helps you plan your visit, and keeps you up-to-date with all the latest DPAC news. App Features Include: -Access and download your tickets to upcoming events -Information on all events -Directions, parking information, pre-show dining and post-show drink recommendations and more to help you plan your visit -The latest DPAC news and more We look forward to seeing you soon!

About

Stone Theatres

Find daily showtimes and discover upcoming movies. Get instant access to movie details, seat availability, and pricing. Receive notifications so you never miss a show.

Highlights
  • Daily showtimes
  • Coming soon attractions
  • Instant seat access
  • Pricing information
  • Theatre details
  • Promotional notifications
Features
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The app features daily showtimes and coming soon attractions. The app provides instant access to available showtimes, seats, pricing, and theatre information. Get the latest showtime information and promotional notifications. Never miss another show!

Screenshots

DPAC4 screens
Stone Theatres3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stone Theatres at 50% against DPAC's 0%. Stone Theatres also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.8) and device support (3 vs 1). DPAC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Stone Theatres holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DPAC's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stone Theatres's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPAC ships an update fortnightly, Stone Theatres every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DPAC versus Stone Theatres: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPACStone Theatres
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (21 ratings)4.1 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDurham Performing Arts, LLCMobile Moviegoing, Llc

Customer experience

DPAC

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%

Stone Theatres

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DPAC

No in-app purchases

None

Stone Theatres

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DPAC free?
DPAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stone Theatres free?
Stone Theatres is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DPAC or Stone Theatres?
Stone Theatres is rated higher. DPAC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Stone Theatres averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.
Do DPAC or Stone Theatres have ads?
Both DPAC and Stone Theatres show ads.
Which is updated more often, DPAC or Stone Theatres?
DPAC ships an update fortnightly, and Stone Theatres every 3 months. Most recently, DPAC was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stone Theatres on November 3, 2026.

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