The Requestor vs Cincinnati Zoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Requestor
This platform connects local musicians, fans, and venues. Performers can gain exposure, accept requests, and receive tips. Fans can discover live music and follow artists. Venues can attract customers and manage events.
- Discover local live music
- Performer profiles with social links
- Accept real-time requests
- Cashless tipping for performers
- Venue event calendars
- Push notifications for events
- Fan map for show routing
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REQUESTOR connects the live local music community in one easy to use platform. LOCAL PERFORMER: • A free tool for gaining exposure wherever the stage may take you. • Appear on the “Fan Map” routing Fans to your shows. • Let Fans get to know you better by building a profile with a photo, description, social handles, and website. • Accept requests straight to your mobile device and chose to respond in real time. • Provide a convenient and cashless way for Fans to tip. • Attract an authentic following of local live music Fans. • Upload future shows and appear under the Fan Event’s tab. • Send push notifications alerting Fans of upcoming shows and events. • Switch between Performer accounts with ease if a member of multiple bands. LOCAL MUSIC FAN: • Free platform to discover live entertainment in your area! • Use location services to be directed to local live entertainment. • Send requests and tips straight to local Performer’s phone. • “Follow” your favorite local Performer and/or Venue to receive push notifications about upcoming events. VENUE: • Free platform to connect with the local music community. • Subscribe to location services, appearing on the “Fan Map” to route new customers to your Venue. • Upload Event Calendar with ease. • Communicate directly with your “following” about upcoming events/shows. • Have all events and customer communications stored in one convenient platform. REQUESTOR connects local Performers, Fans, and Venues in an all-in-one FREE platform! Download today and revolutionize the local entertainment industry.
Cincinnati Zoo
Enhance your visit to the Cincinnati Zoo with a digital map, personalized day planning, and easy access to tickets and memberships. Discover detailed information about animals and plants to enrich your experience.
- GPS-enabled digital map
- Day planning tools
- Access tickets and memberships
- Animal and plant information
- Park navigation
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Make the most of your Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden visit with this app. Navigate the park with ease using our GPS-enabled digital map, plan your day, access your tickets and memberships, and learn more about our animals and plants!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cincinnati Zoo at none against The Requestor's 10. Cincinnati Zoo also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 4). The Requestor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. The Requestor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Cincinnati Zoo asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Requestor against 4.9 for Cincinnati Zoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cincinnati Zoo has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Requestor ships an update every 3 weeks, Cincinnati Zoo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Requestor | Cincinnati Zoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cala Meikle | Zoological Society of Cincinnati |
Customer experience
The Requestor
Cincinnati Zoo
In-app purchases
The Requestor
- 1 Month Subscription14 Days trial6 variants$19.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription3 variants$99.991 Year
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Cincinnati Zoo
No in-app purchases
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