# BroadwayHD vs Dry Bar Comedy+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dry Bar Comedy+ at 64% against BroadwayHD's 13%. Dry Bar Comedy+ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 27). BroadwayHD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BroadwayHD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Dry Bar Comedy+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dry Bar Comedy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Bar Comedy+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 27, 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 64% of Dry Bar Comedy+'s.

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, Dry Bar Comedy+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayHD | Dry Bar Comedy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 111 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayHD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112140986) | [Angel Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999547806) |

## 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

**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


### Dry Bar Comedy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dry-bar-comedy-plus/id1441834461)

Access the largest collection of family-friendly stand-up comedy specials, available to watch or listen to ad-free. Enjoy new content weekly and explore hilarious specials anytime, anywhere, on any device.

**Highlights:** Family-friendly stand-up comedy, Ad-free viewing and listening, Large collection of specials, New content added weekly, Available on any device, Free trial available

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry Bar Comedy Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dry Bar Comedy Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DBC $1 TIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| DBC $2 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| DBC $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| DBC $20 Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent, high-quality comedy
- 🧹 Clean, family-friendly content
- 🤑 Free to watch
- 🎨 Diverse range of comedians
- 😂 Genuinely hilarious

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy app experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription model
- 📺 Lack of iPad/landscape support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes frequently
- Video playback issues (black screen, out of sync audio)
- Unresponsive controls (pause, skip, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Syncing/loading issues when switching between content

**Requested features**

- Offline/download mode for content
- Ability to continue audio playback when app is minimized
- Better video player controls and resume functionality
- Search/filter options to find comedians/content
- Separate section for recently watched/unfinished content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayHD free?

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

### Is Dry Bar Comedy+ free?

Dry Bar Comedy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BroadwayHD or Dry Bar Comedy+?

Dry Bar Comedy+ is rated higher. BroadwayHD averages 2.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dry Bar Comedy+ averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do BroadwayHD or Dry Bar Comedy+ have ads?

Neither BroadwayHD nor Dry Bar Comedy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BroadwayHD or Dry Bar Comedy+?

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, and Dry Bar Comedy+ every 3 months. Most recently, BroadwayHD was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dry Bar Comedy+ on September 22, 2026.

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