LA Phil vs Crypto.com Arena Premium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LA Phil
Enhance your concert experience with event discovery, ticket management, and program information. Stay informed about venue guidelines and safety updates for seamless enjoyment.
- Discover upcoming events
- Share and scan tickets
- Learn about music programs
- Stay updated on safety information
- Venue guidelines
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One city, many stages, and an app that lets you experience it all. The LA Phil app makes it easier to see what’s happening across Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
Crypto.com Arena Premium
Manage your digital tickets, order food and drinks in advance, and get exclusive event updates for Crypto.com Arena. Navigate the venue with an interactive map and stay informed about team news and special offers.
- Mobile Ticketing
- Food and Beverage Ordering
- Upcoming Event Calendar
- Interactive Arena Map
- Team News & Media
- Special Offers
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Introducing the Crypto.com Arena Premium app- your digital guide and access pass that brings up-to-date information for all events happening at Crypto.com Arena, the sports and entertainment capital of the world. This app elevates your experience, giving you the ease of managing your digital tickets, ordering food and beverage ahead of time, and planning your next visit all on one platform. Plus, you'll be the first to be notified of special offers, event announcements, and more! App features - Features Include: Mobile Ticketing: Entry into the arena by scanning your mobile tickets and transferring to your guests just became more seamless through our in-app ticketing feature. Member Portal: Purchase concert offers, additional parking and suite barstools all while on the go! Food and Beverage Ordering: Enjoy your event to the fullest by viewing menus, order ahead and skip the lines! Member Wallet: Access premium currency, payment options and order history. Upcoming Event Calendar: Stay updated with notifications about event announcements, plan your next visit, and never miss out on opportunities to attend your favorite game, concert, or event. Arena Information: Never get lost with our interactive arena map which allows you to navigate Crypto.com Arena. Find the nearest bathroom, food concession, Premium Seating options and much more. Team News & Media: Read about your favorite team and players and stay up-to-date with announcements and information from Los Angeles's best sports teams. Special Offers: Receive news about exclusive offers and specials from our Premium team, and redeem them through the app. The Crypto.com Arena Premium App elevates your experience to 'Be Present. Be Premium.' Download the Crypto.com Arena Premium app today and be part of the action at every event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crypto.com Arena Premium at 4.8 against LA Phil's 4.1. Crypto.com Arena Premium also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 9) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). LA Phil's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Crypto.com Arena Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crypto.com Arena Premium has 2.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of LA Phil's written reviews are positive against 47% of Crypto.com Arena Premium's.
LA Phil ships an update every 6 weeks, Crypto.com Arena Premium every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LA Phil | Crypto.com Arena Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
Customer experience
LA Phil
Crypto.com Arena Premium
Bugs and requests
LA Phil
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Crypto.com Arena Premium
Reported bugs
2 issues- Email confirmation links to wrong app
- Inability to delete unwanted crypto account
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to lower ticket prices for resale
- Option to upload parking tickets to Apple Wallet
In-app purchases
LA Phil
No in-app purchases
Crypto.com Arena Premium
No in-app purchases
Questions
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