Comparison

Lykin vs Criterion Ticketing

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

Head to head
About

Lykin

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SOCIAL CONTENT with LYKIN Anyone can Place digital content, Add to it, Pickup, Transport it, Place Again anywhere in the 3D world... Content is now an Experience! Anyone, Anywhere can augment ALL things down to the location, room, and item level! Augmented reality experiences that weave together virtual and physical worlds where everyone has the freedom to share and have access to native tools that drive relevance and engagement.

About

Criterion Ticketing

Discover and book tickets to a wide range of Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. Access exclusive low-price ticket programs and manage all your bookings in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Discover theatre performances
  • Book Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets
  • Access Hiptix low-price tickets
  • Manage tickets and account
  • Digital Rush access (coming soon)
Features
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Powered by New York’s Roundabout Theatre Company, Criterion Ticketing lets you discover great shows and book tickets to a growing lineup of performances on and Off-Broadway. Key Features: • Access Hiptix, Roundabout’s low-price ticket program for theatregoers ages 18–40. • Browse and purchase tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows. • Manage your tickets and account with ease, all in one place. Coming Soon: • Digital Rush access for last-minute deals. • Exclusive offers and promotions. Whether you're a seasoned theatregoer or just discovering the magic of live theatre, Criterion Ticketing is your direct line to unforgettable performances.

Screenshots

Lykin4 screens
Criterion Ticketing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lykin at every 4 days against Criterion Ticketing's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lykin ships an update every 4 days, Criterion Ticketing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lykin versus Criterion Ticketing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLykinCriterion Ticketing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (195 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—195 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB96 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJozsef FoldiROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC.

In-app purchases

None

Lykin

No in-app purchases

None

Criterion Ticketing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lykin free?
Lykin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Criterion Ticketing free?
Criterion Ticketing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lykin or Criterion Ticketing have ads?
Neither Lykin nor Criterion Ticketing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lykin or Criterion Ticketing?
Lykin ships an update every 4 days, and Criterion Ticketing fortnightly. Most recently, Lykin was updated on October 6, 2026 and Criterion Ticketing on October 20, 2026.

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