# Spotlighter: Audience Reviews — Explore what's on stage!

> Social network for theater lovers to review and track shows. (iPhone/iPad app by Etan Cohn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlighter-audience-reviews/id6480013270 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Etan Cohn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800200387)
- Category: Entertainment, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 54 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlighter-audience-reviews/id6480013270/reviews.md

## What is Spotlighter?

Spotlighter™ is the social network for theater lovers, allowing you to review and keep track of your theater-going experiences. You can also follow along with new trends with your friends! With Spotlighter, the audience takes center stage.™

Create and connect:
* Create an account to claim your username!
* Edit and customize your profile settings
* Follow friends to explore their activity on your feed

Explore and expand your interests:
* Browse popular, highly rated, and most anticipated professional productions (plays and musicals)
* Log shows with date, star-rating, written review, and/or photo
* View show info (including creative team, show description, location, runtime, opening/closing date, and Spotlighter AudienceScore™)
* Create and view private lists
* View the Trending Reviews feed for show suggestions
* View the Friend Activity feed for even more show suggestions!
* View MaskScott™ content such as weekly quotes

More exciting features to come in future updates.

We welcome your ideas/suggestions/feedback. Please email us: spotlighter.feedback@9701studios.com

## Key features

- Create and customize user profiles
- Follow friends and view their activity
- Browse popular and anticipated theater productions
- Log shows with ratings, reviews, and photos
- View detailed show information
- Create private lists of shows

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotlighter-audience-reviews/id6480013270/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Improvements

*2025-01-04*

I wish they had a larger array of musicals because famous musicals don’t show up. 42nd street, rosencrantz and guildenstern are dead, etc. Not broadway but not unheard of either. I also don’t like how you HAVE to put a date. Could use some refining.

### 1/5 — Poorly made, AI-generated content

*2024-12-27*

This app was very disappointing. 
It is clear that very little thought or effort went into this app. The number of shows you can review is very small, the user interface is hard to navigate, and worst of all, the avatars/app logo are very obviously AI-generated. If you want an app to review shows, just download Mezzanine instead of wasting your time with this.

### 5/5 — Must Have For Theatre Lovers!!!

*2024-12-05*

I love it, download it now

### 5/5 — This app is my life

*2024-12-01*

It is so useful!!!! Thanks to the creators who embarked on this journey!!!!

### 5/5 — Must Have For Theatre Lovers!!!

*2024-07-12*

Its the IMBD for Theatre, you will love it!!!

### 5/5 — Great idea!

*2024-07-07*

This app could go so far! In terms of technical it’s very easy to use :)

### 4/5 — Great concept, needs specific productions for review

*2024-06-12*

I’ve been waiting for something like this for a long time - I’m super stoked that it exists, and I can’t wait to see it get more updates. One update I really really want to see (the one I was looking most forward to) is the ability to leave reviews on specific productions of shows. Currently the app only lets you review a “show” (usually one that’s on Broadway… what about letting people user-submit productions from their local areas?) without telling us what version we’re reviewing. Cabaret has been done a million different ways to varying degrees of success - which production are we talking about? The whole point of theater is that it is reproducible, unlike movies and shows. That’s where this app can stand out from something like letterbox’d - really lean into the art form you’re supporting.

To be clear, I really think you should allow users to add “productions” underneath established show titles. Submitted productions could show the date, venue, director/creative team, production company, and poster/marketing materials. This would be a great way for users to learn about theater OUTSIDE OF BROADWAY (please please please!!!!) and support the 99% of working artists who do things outside of Times Square, as well as encourage users to participate on the app in ways outside of leaving reviews. I see a lot of theater in my area, and I know I would jump at the opportunity to add the shows I see into the great Spotlighter archive for others to see.

This is a GREAT start for this app, but I think it has a very long way to go to become THE one-stop-shop for theater social media. That said, if I was to back any app for that title, it would be this one. Keep at it. I’m really looking forward to what’s next.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate all ideas/feedback/suggestions. Your comments will be forwarded to relevant teams. Additional feedback can be submitted by opening the Spotlighter app and clicking Profile > Settings > Send Feedback

Thanks,
Spotlighter Customer Support
www.9701studios.com/contact

## Frequently asked questions about Spotlighter

### What is Spotlighter?

Spotlighter is a social network designed for theater enthusiasts. It allows users to review and keep track of their theater-going experiences, connect with friends, and discover new shows.

### What kind of theater productions can I find on Spotlighter?

You can browse popular, highly rated, and most anticipated professional productions, including both plays and musicals. The app provides detailed show information such as the creative team, description, location, and runtime.

### Can I log my theater experiences on Spotlighter?

Yes, you can log shows with the date, a star-rating, a written review, and optionally a photo. This helps you keep a personal record of your theater-going history.

### How does Spotlighter help me discover new shows?

Spotlighter offers several ways to discover new shows. You can view the Trending Reviews feed for popular suggestions, the Friend Activity feed to see what your friends are enjoying, and browse lists of popular and anticipated productions.

### Is Spotlighter available on multiple devices?

Yes, Spotlighter is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Spotlighter updated?

The latest version of Spotlighter is 1.0.2, which was last updated on December 3, 2024. The developer indicates that more exciting features are planned for future updates.

### What is the age rating for Spotlighter?

Spotlighter has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in theater.

### Does Spotlighter have ads?

No, Spotlighter does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2024-12-03

- New ability to share reviews with friends
- Redesigned reviews popup
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2024-06-17

- updated bar graph within individual show pages (bar graph now shows average ratings for Performance, Script, and Technical)
- new Community Activity feed within the Home section
- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2024-06-06

No release notes.

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