# Met Opera vs Cinestudio

Met Opera and Cinestudio both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cinestudio's written reviews are positive against 57% of Met Opera's. Cinestudio also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Met Opera's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Met Opera against 5.0 for Cinestudio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Met Opera has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Met Opera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cinestudio's.

Met Opera ships an update fortnightly, Cinestudio monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Met Opera | Cinestudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/met-opera/id6450241423/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinestudio/id6741090309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505026966) | [Easy Ware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571620246) |

## What reviewers say

### Met Opera

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

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


### Cinestudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinestudio/id6741090309)

This app allows you to view current and upcoming films, watch trailers, and read synopses. You can purchase tickets directly, get directions to the venue, and access links for donations, sponsorships, memberships, and gift cards.

**Highlights:** View current and upcoming films, Watch movie trailers, Read film synopses, Purchase tickets directly, Get directions to venue, Access donation and sponsorship links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Met Opera free?

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

### Is Cinestudio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Met Opera or Cinestudio?

Cinestudio is rated higher. Met Opera averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Cinestudio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Met Opera or Cinestudio have ads?

Neither Met Opera nor Cinestudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Met Opera or Cinestudio?

Met Opera ships an update fortnightly, and Cinestudio monthly. Most recently, Met Opera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cinestudio on October 16, 2026.

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