Comparison

Met Opera vs Rumor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Enter rush ticket lotteries
  • Purchase regularly priced tickets
  • Access exclusive discounts
  • Buy same-day or advance tickets
  • Digital ticket delivery
Features
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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.

About

Rumor

This app connects users to exclusive cultural experiences like art, fashion, and music events. It allows members to discover and receive invites to coveted moments, manage RSVPs, and connect directly with event hosts. Hosts can create event pages, manage invitations, and track guest engagement.

Highlights
  • Access exclusive cultural experiences
  • Discover and receive event invites
  • Filter events by category and location
  • Connect directly with event hosts
  • Manage RSVPs and passes
  • Create and manage event pages
  • Track event engagement
Features
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Rumor: Invites That Matter Rumor is a private network connecting the people and experiences that shape culture. MEMBERS: ACCESS CULTURE’S MOST COVETED MOMENTS Leverage your network to unlock exclusive experiences across art, fashion, music, and beyond. TAILORED JUST FOR YOU Filter events by category, location, and more—whether it’s an after-party, brand experience, or private dinner. LET INVITES COME TO YOU Get discovered by hosts and receive invites to culture’s most sought-after events. CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH HOSTS Build relationships and secure invites from those who run the show. No more barriers. NEVER MISS A MOMENT Track all your invites, RSVPs, and passes in one place. HOW TO JOIN Prospective members can download the app and submit an application. Applications are reviewed continuously, and accepted members receive full access. HOSTS: EVENT PAGES Create screenshot-protected event pages for the Rumor community or publish public forms to reach a wider audience. INVITE MANAGEMENT Customize invitations and request social deliverables in exchange for access. GUEST CONTROL CENTER Manage RSVPs, chat, and check in guests from any device. COLLABORATOR MANAGEMENT Set custom permissions, centralize guest lists, and allocate tickets seamlessly. EVENT INSIGHTS Track engagement and real-time data to refine and grow your community. Interested in becoming a host on Rumor? If you host exclusive events or experiences, apply at TheRumor.com or contact support@therumor.com to learn more about our powerful tools for inviting, managing, and leveraging influential guests.

Screenshots

Met Opera3 screens
Rumor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Met Opera at 4.9 against Rumor's 3.5. Met Opera also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 53). Rumor's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (74% vs 57%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Met Opera holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 4.2K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Met Opera's written reviews are positive against 74% of Rumor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Met Opera ships an update fortnightly, Rumor every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Met Opera versus Rumor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMet OperaRumor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.2K ratings) — better3.5 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better53
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB145 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMetropolitan Opera Association, Inc.rumor

Customer experience

Met Opera

All ratings4,066 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

Rumor

All ratings52 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and 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

Rumor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Met Opera

No in-app purchases

None

Rumor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Met Opera free?
Met Opera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rumor free?
Rumor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Met Opera or Rumor?
Met Opera is rated higher. Met Opera averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Rumor averages 3.5 from 53 ratings.
Do Met Opera or Rumor have ads?
Neither Met Opera nor Rumor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Met Opera or Rumor?
Met Opera ships an update fortnightly, and Rumor every 5 days. Most recently, Met Opera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rumor on October 30, 2026.

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