Comparison

Zach Theater vs Austin Opera

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

Head to head
About

Zach Theater

Access show details, manage tickets, and get the latest updates from a theater. View upcoming reservations and performance information conveniently in one place.

Highlights
  • Browse shows
  • View upcoming reservations
  • Access ticket information
  • Get latest updates
  • Full performance details
Features
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Stay Connected with the Zach App! The Zach App makes it easy to stay in the loop—anytime, anywhere. Browse shows, view your upcoming reservations and tickets, get the latest updates, and access full performance details, all in one place. Ready to see a show? Just tap “Tickets” and you’re on your way. The Zach App is powered by InstantEncore.

About

Austin Opera

Manage your Austin Opera experience with this official app. Access exclusive content, purchase tickets, make donations, and keep track of events all in one convenient location.

Highlights
  • Purchase tickets
  • Make donations
  • Manage events
  • Access exclusive content
Features
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The official app for Austin Opera. Make a donation, manage events, access exclusive content, and purchase tickets for special events -- all in one place!

Screenshots

Zach Theater4 screens
Austin Opera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zach Theater and Austin Opera both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Austin Opera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zach Theater's. Zach Theater's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Zach Theater against 3.3 for Austin Opera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Zach Theater's written reviews are positive against 100% of Austin Opera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zach Theater ships an update every 6 months, Austin Opera every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zach Theater versus Austin Opera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZach TheaterAustin Opera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE CENTERThe Austin Lyric Opera

Customer experience

Zach Theater

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Austin Opera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zach Theater

No in-app purchases

None

Austin Opera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zach Theater free?
Zach Theater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Austin Opera free?
Austin Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zach Theater or Austin Opera?
Zach Theater and Austin Opera are both rated 3.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Zach Theater or Austin Opera have ads?
Austin Opera shows ads; Zach Theater does not.
Which is updated more often, Zach Theater or Austin Opera?
Zach Theater ships an update every 6 months, and Austin Opera every 7 months. Most recently, Zach Theater was updated on November 3, 2026 and Austin Opera on November 3, 2026.

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