# NMEC vs Met Opera

The clearest difference is rating: Met Opera at 4.9 against NMEC's 3.0. Met Opera also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 3). NMEC's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Met Opera holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 3.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of NMEC's written reviews are positive against 57% of Met Opera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMEC | Met Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmec/id1592479916/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 85 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Middle East Network Solutions - IPMagiX S.A.E](https://appshunter.io/developer/967348664) | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) |

## What reviewers say

### NMEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmec/id1592479916)

Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt from your mobile device. This app offers a unique opportunity to discover monuments, cultural treasures, and events, with indoor navigation and real-time updates from experts.

**Highlights:** Virtual museum experience, Explore monuments and treasures, Indoor navigation, Event and workshop updates, Expert lectures and insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Met Opera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access rush ticket lotteries and purchase regular tickets for Metropolitan Opera performances. Discover productions, browse the calendar, and secure exclusive discounts. Digital tickets are delivered directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Enter rush ticket lotteries, Purchase regularly priced tickets, Access exclusive discounts, Buy same-day or advance tickets, Digital ticket delivery

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient system for Rush lottery tickets and discounted tickets
- 👍 Well-designed and easy to use app
- 👍 Easier to attend the Opera more often

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app with sections cut off
- 🐛 Large letters overwrite each other
- 🔑 Does not sync with existing account
- 🔑 Cannot log in with existing credentials

**Reported bugs**

- Seats available online not shown in the app
- Online ticket purchase not working
- App does not recognize member status

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical list of what's on for the season
- Allow login with ID number like website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMEC free?

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

### Is Met Opera free?

Met Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NMEC or Met Opera?

Met Opera is rated higher. NMEC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Met Opera averages 4.9 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do NMEC or Met Opera have ads?

Neither NMEC nor Met Opera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NMEC or Met Opera?

NMEC ships an update fortnightly, and Met Opera fortnightly. Most recently, NMEC was updated on June 1, 2026 and Met Opera on September 24, 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.*