Comparison

Slatable vs BroadwayHD

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

Head to head
About

Slatable

This app helps actors create professional self-tape auditions independently. It offers recording, editing, and industry-standard features, including an AI voice changer for solo recording and a teleprompter for scripts.

Highlights
  • Solo self-tape recording
  • AI voice changer for auditions
  • Teleprompter for scripts
  • Industry-standard file formatting
  • Audition tracking and management
  • Line-by-line scene audio recording
Features
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Since 2016, Slatable has helped actors create self tape auditions, even without a reader. We pioneered the ability to record professional auditions completely solo, eliminating the need to rely on others for a truly independent workflow. Built specifically for actors, the app combines recording, editing, and industry standards in one streamlined workflow. Whether you're at home, traveling, or on set, Slatable lets you concentrate on your craft, not the technical details of a self tape audition. Our SceneAudio feature allows you to self tape without a reader and with Premium's SceneAudio AI you can now convert your voice to sound like you're reading with another actor. Our innovative teleprompter lets you use PDFs, text or even scanned pages in camera or with a beam splitter teleprompter setup.  Created in collaboration with industry-leading casting directors and industry professionals, Slatable is the go-to app for aspiring and working actors around the world. SAY GOODBYE TO EXPENSIVE SELF TAPE STUDIOS. SAY HELLO TO SLATABLE. Set the Industry Standard From file naming to file size, we ensure you always maintain a professional edge when you send your self tapes using Slatable. Streamlined Self Taping No more juggling between multiple apps. Slatable simplifies the process, enabling you to record, edit, and share your auditions, all within one convenient app. Fast. Easy. Efficient. Designed for actors by actors. Slatable lets you focus on your audition, producing exceptional self-tapes in just a few taps. No Reader? No Problem! Recording self tapes without a reader? It happens. With Slatable, you can capture audio for the other characters and play them back when you record a takes. With Slatable Premium you can change your voice with SceneAudio AI voice changer. ---Slatable Premium Features: SceneAudio AI Record the other characters’ lines and change it to a voice of your choice. Sounds like another actor is in the room! Record SceneAudio Line by Line Made a mistake? Just re-record that line. Rearrange lines or convert them with SceneAudio AI for precise control over your audition. Track and Manage Slatable simplifies audition management. Keep tabs on the casting directors you've submitted to and the creation dates of your auditions. Your Audition Assistant Save notes with each audition ensuring you remember every detail from self tape to the set.  Detailed Search Filter auditions by title, character name, casting director, or your notes so you can reference past self tapes and jobs. Stay on Cue with the Teleprompter Slatable Premium's teleprompter, tailored for actors like you, seamlessly handles scripts in any format. Import PDFs as text, PDFs with markup, or even scanned scripts. Alternatively, copy, paste, and write your own. You can practice before you film in the stand-alone teleprompter that also has beam-splitter support. Portrait Mode Recording Shoot and import in portrait. Add scene audio for TikTok-style auditions or full-body slates. Control Your Performance Start and stop scene audio and the teleprompter roll with a Bluetooth media controller. Flexible Video Import Easily import portrait and landscape videos shot on your device. Tailor Your Presentation Customize the placement of title cards and transitions or remove them altogether. Media Galleries Effortlessly store headshots and slates to enhance your title cards and submissions. Multiple Scenes and Takes Take your time to perfect your scene with unlimited scenes, scene audio and Takes. Save Individual Takes Skip the hassle of compiling large videos and save individual takes to your device. Photo‑to‑Video Import photos to create a 5‑second video clip to add to your audition tape. Screen Mirror to your Mac Use the back camera and mirror to your Mac for perfect framing.

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

Slatable4 screens
BroadwayHD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slatable at 4.5 against BroadwayHD's 2.8. Slatable also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). BroadwayHD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Slatable sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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

Slatable holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slatable has 691 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Slatable's written reviews are positive against 13% of BroadwayHD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slatable ships an update every 2 weeks, BroadwayHD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Slatable versus BroadwayHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlatableBroadwayHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (691 ratings) — better2.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings691 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB104 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSLATABLE INC.BroadwayHD LLC

Customer experience

Slatable

All ratings684 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative55.2%

BroadwayHD

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

User reviews

Slatable

From 691 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Helpful for self-tapes
  • 🤖 Useful AI voice features
  • 👍 Good customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio issues and glitches
  • 🤯 Unreliable and buggy
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🤷‍♂️ Inconsistent performance

BroadwayHD

From 32 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

Slatable

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted recorded takes
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with screen mirroring
  • Inconsistent video framing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More voice customization options
  • Improved teleprompter functionality
  • Better video quality and export options
  • Ability to save and edit individual takes

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

7 purchases

Slatable

Subscriptions6
  • Slatable Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Slatable Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Slatable Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Slatable Basic Yearly$50.901 Year
  • Slatable Premium Yearly7 Days trial$95.901 Year
  • Slatable Premium Yearly$95.901 Year
One-time1
  • SlatablePro$14.99
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 Slatable free?
Slatable 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, Slatable or BroadwayHD?
Slatable is rated higher. Slatable averages 4.5 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while BroadwayHD averages 2.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Slatable or BroadwayHD have ads?
Neither Slatable nor BroadwayHD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slatable or BroadwayHD?
Slatable ships an update every 2 weeks, and BroadwayHD every 2 months. Most recently, Slatable was updated on November 2, 2026 and BroadwayHD on November 6, 2026.

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