# BroadwayHD vs RandomPlayer

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.

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.

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, RandomPlayer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayHD | RandomPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **27** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayHD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112140986) | [CRISTIAN ANDREI CALIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873937284) |

## 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


### RandomPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomplayer/id6758738529)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Movie Ticket | $2.99 | one-time |
| RandomPlayer Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip - Pizza | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and RandomPlayer on September 20, 2026.

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