# BroadwayHD vs Gospel Stream

The clearest difference is rating: Gospel Stream at 4.2 against BroadwayHD's 2.8. Gospel Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (42% vs 13%). BroadwayHD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Gospel Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gospel Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gospel Stream has 166 ratings behind it against 31, 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 42% of Gospel Stream's.

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayHD | Gospel Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145/reviews) | **[4.2 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayHD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112140986) | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) |

## 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


### Gospel Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701)

Access live church broadcasts and a library of inspirational videos. This app provides uplifting content to support personal study and daily viewing of gospel messages. Enjoy an ad-free experience with notifications for upcoming events.

**Highlights:** Live church broadcasts, Browse inspirational videos, Key messages from the Church, Ad-free viewing experience, Notifications for broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy navigation to live and recent broadcasts
- 🎬 Wholesome, distraction-free content
- 🔄 Background playback with saved progress
- 📱 Multi-device availability
- ✨ Clean, simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Significant feature reduction from previous apps
- 🔥 Device overheating during streaming
- 📉 Limited radio/podcast options
- 🎵 Music-heavy, lacks talk content

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in errors with FamilySearch credentials
- Circle notifications don't navigate to messages
- Feedback submission returns server errors
- Black screen with play button on iPhone 13 Pro
- App doesn't resume from saved position

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarks feature
- Up next/queue functionality
- Continue watching across devices
- Video trimming/clipping capability
- Playlist and presentation creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayHD free?

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

### Is Gospel Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BroadwayHD or Gospel Stream?

Gospel Stream is rated higher. BroadwayHD averages 2.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Gospel Stream averages 4.2 from 166 ratings.

### Do BroadwayHD or Gospel Stream have ads?

Neither BroadwayHD nor Gospel Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BroadwayHD or Gospel Stream?

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, and Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. Most recently, BroadwayHD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gospel Stream on October 26, 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.*