The Mp3 Experiment vs Criterion Ticketing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Mp3 Experiment
This app synchronizes custom audio playback for participants in a live, participatory audio adventure. Users join an event, and the audio automatically plays in sync, guiding them through humorous, secret instructions in public spaces.
- Synchronized audio playback
- Participatory audio adventures
- Custom audio file synchronization
- Automatic playback at event start
- Live event guidance
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app powers Improv Everywhere's Mp3 Experiment project. The app will synchronize playback of a custom audio file for all participants who have downloaded it and joined the event. Users simply need to have the app open at the event's start time, and the audio will automatically begin playing in sync. The Mp3 Experiment is a participatory audio adventure where attendees download an audio file and listen to synchronized secret instructions in a public space. Hilarity ensues as participants carry out ridiculous, synchronized instructions delivered to their headphones via narrator "Steve" and everyone else tries to figure out what in the world is going on. We stage a new Mp3 Experiment in New York each year and also tour the project to college campuses and festivals around the world. More information: http://mp3experiment.com/
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.
- Discover theatre performances
- Book Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets
- Access Hiptix low-price tickets
- Manage tickets and account
- Digital Rush access (coming soon)
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Mp3 Experiment at 78% against Criterion Ticketing's 0%. The Mp3 Experiment also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Criterion Ticketing's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). 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.
Criterion Ticketing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Criterion Ticketing has 199 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of The Mp3 Experiment's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Mp3 Experiment ships an update every 9 months, Criterion Ticketing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Mp3 Experiment | Criterion Ticketing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 4.9 (199 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 199 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Improv Everywhere Productions, Inc. | ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. |
Customer experience
The Mp3 Experiment
Criterion Ticketing
In-app purchases
The Mp3 Experiment
No in-app purchases
Criterion Ticketing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Mp3 Experiment free?
Is Criterion Ticketing free?
Which has better reviews, The Mp3 Experiment or Criterion Ticketing?
Do The Mp3 Experiment or Criterion Ticketing have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Mp3 Experiment or Criterion Ticketing?
Other comparisons
