LA Phil vs Bartooth
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.
Bartooth
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Give your customers control over what they hear. Bartooth's WiFi audio system lets patrons choose their preferred audio from any TV in your venue, creating a more engaging and personalized experience: - WiFi-Based Audio: No additional hardware for customers. They connect through your existing WiFi network using any smartphone or device. - Multi-TV Support: Support unlimited TVs and audio channels. Customers choose which TV's audio they want to hear. - Easy Mobile App: Customers download our intuitive app from the App Store for seamless audio selection and control. - Personal Audio: Customers use their own headphones or earbuds for a private, high-quality audio experience. - Easy Management: Venue staff can control which TVs are available, set volume limits, and monitor usage through a simple dashboard. - Instant Connection: Low-latency audio streaming ensures perfect synchronization between video and audio for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bartooth at every 2 days against LA Phil's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LA Phil ships an update every 6 weeks, Bartooth every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LA Phil | Bartooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Bartooth |
In-app purchases
LA Phil
No in-app purchases
Bartooth
No in-app purchases
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