Comparison

Picture Keeper Connect vs BroadwayHD

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

Head to head
About

Picture Keeper Connect

Easily back up and transfer photos, videos, and contacts from your mobile device to a portable drive. Digitize physical photos and free up valuable space on your phone. Offers secure, on-the-go backup without needing Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Direct mobile device backup
  • Transfer photos, videos, and contacts
  • Free up device storage
  • Digitize physical photos
  • On-the-go backup without Wi-Fi
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Mobile Backup Simplified. Whether you've run out of space or just got a new phone, backing up your precious memories is essential — and it makes room to keep creating new ones! Picture Keeper plugs directly into your phone or tablet for a simple, easy download of your mobile files right to a portable drive. Easily transfer photos, videos, and contacts from your mobile device directly to your Picture Keeper drive, free up valuable space on your device, and use our Photo Scanner to digitize physical photos while reducing imperfections. Our comprehensive suite of free photo tools helps your memories truly shine! Why Picture Keeper Connect? On-The-Go — A must-have during travel, Picture Keeper can be used anytime and anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed. Free Up Space — Backup your device to Picture Keeper, then delete the photos and videos off your phone to make room for more, knowing they're safe and secure. Compatible — Works on all major mobile devices and computers. Picture Keeper recognizes each device and remembers where each backup left off, making it easy to share with the whole family. Secure — Your files are always kept private and protected. Convenient — Want to show someone pictures from your computer or another device? Just plug Picture Keeper Connect into your smartphone to view, manage, and share those files! Backup & Restore — Have an old phone full of awesome pictures and videos, or a broken phone that needs replacing? Easily transfer your photos, videos, and important files from one device to another with Picture Keeper Connect. Take Your Protection Even Further with KeepSafe! With KeepSafe, your memories get an extra layer of protection beyond your Picture Keeper drive. KeepSafe stores an additional copy of all your files in unlimited, private, secure cloud storage, with automatic backup that runs quietly in the background so you never have to think about it. Your subscription also includes lifetime drive replacement — if anything ever happens to your Picture Keeper, we'll replace it — plus a digital beneficiary feature that ensures your memories can be passed on to the people who matter most. For over 15 years, Picture Keeper has been the most trusted name in photo backup solutions.

About

BroadwayHD

Stream live theatre performances from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and London's West End. Enjoy exclusive content and classic productions, bringing the magic of the stage directly to your screen. This service aims to preserve and promote live theatre for a global audience.

Highlights
  • Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End shows
  • Exclusive theatre content
  • Classics and new productions
  • Professional touring shows
  • Preserves live theatre
Features
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BroadwayHD is an online streaming service on a mission to promote and preserve live theatre, extending the reach of Broadway and Broadway caliber shows to anyone, anywhere. Founded by Broadway producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley, BroadwayHD is capturing and then transporting the magic of performance from the stage to your screen. With titles from Broadway, Off-Broadway, London's West End, and professional touring productions, this channel has something for every theatre lover. BroadwayHD's subscription library includes both classics and newly produced, exclusive theatre content that you won't see anywhere else. BroadwayHD is Broadway – Your Way! For complete terms of service for the BroadwayHD subscription and rental service, please visit broadwayhd.com/legal. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Picture Keeper Connect4 screens
BroadwayHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picture Keeper Connect at 94% against BroadwayHD's 13%. Picture Keeper Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. Picture Keeper Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BroadwayHD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picture Keeper Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Keeper Connect has 7.6K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Picture Keeper Connect's written reviews are positive against 13% of BroadwayHD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picture Keeper Connect ships an update every 9 days, BroadwayHD every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Picture Keeper Connect versus BroadwayHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicture Keeper ConnectBroadwayHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.6K ratings) — better2.9 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB104 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimplified I.T. Products, LLCBroadwayHD LLC

Customer experience

Picture Keeper Connect

All ratings7,601 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%

BroadwayHD

All ratings28 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative60.7%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative75.3%

User reviews

Picture Keeper Connect

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure backup
  • 👍 Convenient storage
  • 🚀 Fast backup process
  • 👍 Organizes photos by date

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
  • 🔋 Requires phone to be off or on low power mode during backup
  • 🐛 Doesn't save file metadata like date taken

BroadwayHD

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎬 Great selection of shows
  • 🎥 High-quality recordings
  • 🎭 Ability to watch Broadway productions at home
  • 🤩 Enticing and engaging content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent buffering and streaming issues
  • 🔍 Limited search and navigation features
  • 💳 High subscription cost compared to content
  • 🔒 Inability to cast or stream to TV
  • 🔁 Inconsistent login and account management

Bugs and requests

Picture Keeper Connect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Backup sometimes doesn't complete successfully
  • Doesn't restore photos that were accidentally deleted from the drive

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow deleting individual photos from the drive
  • Save GIFs as GIFs instead of converting to images
  • Improve photo editing tools

BroadwayHD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shows not playing or getting locked after subscription
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Inability to log in or access account on various devices
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms (web, mobile, TV)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more recent and popular Broadway shows
  • Improve video player functionality (scrubbing, resume playback)
  • Implement Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Provide offline viewing and download options
  • Enhance app performance and stability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Picture Keeper Connect

Subscriptions4
  • KeepSafe Protection - Special Offer1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • KeepSafe Protection1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • KeepSafe Protection - Special Offer1 Month trial$34.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • KeepSafe Protection1 Month trial$99.991 Year
5 purchases

BroadwayHD

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$199.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annual subscription$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Two-day Show Rental$14.99

Questions

Is Picture Keeper Connect free?
Picture Keeper Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BroadwayHD free?
BroadwayHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Picture Keeper Connect or BroadwayHD?
Picture Keeper Connect is rated higher. Picture Keeper Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while BroadwayHD averages 2.9 from 33 ratings.
Do Picture Keeper Connect or BroadwayHD have ads?
Neither Picture Keeper Connect nor BroadwayHD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picture Keeper Connect or BroadwayHD?
Picture Keeper Connect ships an update every 9 days, and BroadwayHD every 2 months. Most recently, Picture Keeper Connect was updated on November 11, 2026 and BroadwayHD on November 11, 2026.

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