# The Requestor vs Cincinnati Zoo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Requestor | Cincinnati Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-requestor/id1574177840/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-zoo/id6504628526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cala Meikle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784130893) | [Zoological Society of Cincinnati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753102255) |

## What reviewers say

### The Requestor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-requestor/id1574177840)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Cincinnati Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-zoo/id6504628526)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled digital map, Day planning tools, Access tickets and memberships, Animal and plant information, Park navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Requestor free?

The Requestor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cincinnati Zoo free?

Cincinnati Zoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Requestor or Cincinnati Zoo?

The Requestor is rated higher. The Requestor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cincinnati Zoo averages 4.9 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do The Requestor or Cincinnati Zoo have ads?

Neither The Requestor nor Cincinnati Zoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Requestor or Cincinnati Zoo?

The Requestor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cincinnati Zoo monthly. Most recently, The Requestor was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cincinnati Zoo on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*