# Criterion Ticketing vs Met Opera

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 (#203 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Criterion Ticketing | Met Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criterion-ticketing/id6449223372/reviews) | [4.9 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 180 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 82 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687331053) | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) |

## What reviewers say

### Criterion Ticketing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criterion-ticketing/id6449223372)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Met Opera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Enter rush ticket lotteries, Purchase regularly priced tickets, Access exclusive discounts, Buy same-day or advance tickets, Digital ticket delivery

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient system for Rush lottery tickets and discounted tickets
- 👍 Well-designed and easy to use app
- 👍 Easier to attend the Opera more often

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Malfunctioning app with sections cut off
- 🐛 Large letters overwrite each other
- 🔑 Does not sync with existing account
- 🔑 Cannot log in with existing credentials

**Reported bugs**

- Seats available online not shown in the app
- Online ticket purchase not working
- App does not recognize member status

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical list of what's on for the season
- Allow login with ID number like website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Criterion Ticketing free?

Criterion Ticketing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Met Opera free?

Met Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Criterion Ticketing or Met Opera?

Criterion Ticketing and Met Opera are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 180 and 3.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Criterion Ticketing or Met Opera have ads?

Neither Criterion Ticketing nor Met Opera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Criterion Ticketing or Met Opera?

Criterion Ticketing ships an update every 9 days, and Met Opera fortnightly. Most recently, Criterion Ticketing was updated on September 17, 2026 and Met Opera on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*