# BroadwayHD vs ActorDetector

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActorDetector at 66% against BroadwayHD's 13%. ActorDetector also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). BroadwayHD's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BroadwayHD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ActorDetector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActorDetector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActorDetector has 401 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of BroadwayHD's written reviews are positive against 66% of ActorDetector's.

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, ActorDetector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayHD | ActorDetector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145/reviews) | **[4.5 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actordetector/id1391695285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **401** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayHD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112140986) | [Matthias Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391695284) |

## What reviewers say

### BroadwayHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145)

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:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Two-day Show Rental | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### ActorDetector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actordetector/id1391695285)

This app uses AI-powered face recognition to identify actors and celebrities in images. Simply upload a photo, and it will tell you who is in it. It's like Shazam, but for the faces of famous people.

**Highlights:** AI-powered face recognition, Actor and celebrity identification, Image analysis, Fast results

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Identifies actors accurately
- 👍 Useful for finding actors
- 👍 Works well for obscure actors
- 👍 Fast identification
- 👍 Great for recognizing familiar faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are annoying
- 😠 Ads are too long
- 😠 Ads are unbearable
- 😠 Ads make the app unusable
- 😠 Ads are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use camera without storage
- Photo upload from camera roll never works
- App prompts to install other apps
- Ads cannot be skipped
- No option to remove ads

**Requested features**

- Paid option to remove ads
- Increase history limit
- Option to pay to stop ads
- Ability to access past actor searches
- Add more actors to the database


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayHD free?

BroadwayHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ActorDetector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BroadwayHD or ActorDetector?

ActorDetector is rated higher. BroadwayHD averages 2.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ActorDetector averages 4.5 from 401 ratings.

### Do BroadwayHD or ActorDetector have ads?

ActorDetector shows ads; BroadwayHD does not.

### Which is updated more often, BroadwayHD or ActorDetector?

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, and ActorDetector every 3 weeks. Most recently, BroadwayHD was updated on October 18, 2026 and ActorDetector on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*