Met Opera vs Rumor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Met Opera ships an update fortnightly, Rumor every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Met Opera | Rumor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.2K ratings) — better | 3.5 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 53 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. | rumor |
Customer experience
Met Opera
Rumor
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
Met Opera
No in-app purchases
Rumor
No in-app purchases









