Comparison

BroadwayHD vs RandomPlayer

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

Head to head
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/

About

RandomPlayer

Features
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We all have that library — hundreds of videos saved to a network share, most of them untouched since the day they were added. RandomPlayer connects to your SMB, NFS, or WebDAV shares, finds every video buried in those folders, and shuffles them into a playlist you didn't know you needed. No menus to scroll through. No decision fatigue. Just press play and let your own collection surprise you. RandomPlayer Pro unlocks unlimited shares, offline downloads, and the full browse experience — one purchase across all your devices.

Screenshots

BroadwayHD4 screens
RandomPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BroadwayHD at 13.0 against RandomPlayer's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. BroadwayHD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and RandomPlayer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, RandomPlayer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BroadwayHD versus RandomPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadwayHDRandomPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBroadwayHD LLCCRISTIAN ANDREI CALIN

Bugs and requests

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

RandomPlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

RandomPlayer

One-time4
  • Tip - Coffee$0.99
  • Tip - Movie Ticket$2.99
  • RandomPlayer Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Tip - Pizza$9.99

Questions

Is BroadwayHD free?
BroadwayHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RandomPlayer free?
RandomPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BroadwayHD or RandomPlayer have ads?
Neither BroadwayHD nor RandomPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadwayHD or RandomPlayer?
BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, and RandomPlayer every 6 weeks. Most recently, BroadwayHD was updated on September 20, 2026 and RandomPlayer on September 20, 2026.

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