Comparison

Criterion Ticketing vs QJay Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

QJay Remote

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QJay remote is the perfect companion to our QJay player. Control your music experience from the palm of your hand with a clean intuitive design from the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

Criterion Ticketing4 screens
QJay Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Criterion Ticketing at fortnightly against QJay Remote's every 2 months. QJay Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Criterion Ticketing ships an update fortnightly, QJay Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Criterion Ticketing versus QJay Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCriterion TicketingQJay Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC.Fady Fadlallah

In-app purchases

None

Criterion Ticketing

No in-app purchases

None

QJay Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Criterion Ticketing free?
Criterion Ticketing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QJay Remote free?
QJay Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Criterion Ticketing or QJay Remote have ads?
Neither Criterion Ticketing nor QJay Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Criterion Ticketing or QJay Remote?
Criterion Ticketing ships an update fortnightly, and QJay Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Criterion Ticketing was updated on October 6, 2026 and QJay Remote on September 29, 2026.

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