Criterion Ticketing vs Met Opera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
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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.
Met Opera
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.
- Enter rush ticket lotteries
- Purchase regularly priced tickets
- Access exclusive discounts
- Buy same-day or advance tickets
- Digital ticket delivery
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The official Metropolitan Opera app is the only way to access rush ticket lotteries for every Met performance. You can also purchase regularly priced tickets for any production at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center, and gain access to exclusive discounts on select performances throughout the year. Don’t know which opera to see? Use the app to learn about every production this season, and peruse the performance calendar to see what’s on stage on a day that works for you. Features: • Enter rush ticket lotteries for your chance to purchase $25 tickets • Purchase regularly priced tickets instantly • Access exclusive discounts on select performances • Purchase same-day tickets, or book in advance • Digital tickets are delivered directly in the app, so you never have to worry about misplacing an email or a paper ticket.
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Verdict
Criterion Ticketing and Met Opera both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Met Opera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's. Met Opera also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 180) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Criterion Ticketing against 4.9 for Met Opera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 3.8K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Criterion Ticketing's written reviews are positive against 57% of Met Opera's.
Criterion Ticketing ships an update every 9 days, Met Opera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Criterion Ticketing | Met Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (180 ratings) | 4.9 (3.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 180 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #204 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. | Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. |
Customer experience
Criterion Ticketing
Met Opera
Bugs and requests
Criterion Ticketing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Met Opera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Seats available online not shown in the app
- Online ticket purchase not working
- App does not recognize member status
Requested features
2 requests- Alphabetical list of what's on for the season
- Allow login with ID number like website
In-app purchases
Criterion Ticketing
No in-app purchases
Met Opera
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Criterion Ticketing free?
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