# BroadwayHD vs lilBoop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: lilBoop at 100% against BroadwayHD's 13%. lilBoop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). BroadwayHD's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BroadwayHD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and lilBoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

lilBoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadwayHD has 31 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of lilBoop's.

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, lilBoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayHD | lilBoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayhd/id1121102145/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilboop/id6764080273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 104 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayHD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112140986) | [Haley Carlson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895629808) |

## 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


### lilBoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilboop/id6764080273)

A social platform for pet lovers to share photos and discover other pets. Users can create profiles for their pets, 'boop' their favorites, and enjoy a clutter-free experience focused on pure pet happiness.

**Highlights:** Browse and 'boop' favorite pets, Create pet profiles with photos, Share your pet's personality, Ad-free, judgment-free space, One-time upgrade for enhanced features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lilBoop lifer | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayHD free?

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

### Is lilBoop free?

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

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

lilBoop is rated higher. BroadwayHD averages 2.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while lilBoop averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BroadwayHD or lilBoop have ads?

Neither BroadwayHD nor lilBoop shows ads.

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

BroadwayHD ships an update every 2 months, and lilBoop weekly. Most recently, BroadwayHD was updated on October 24, 2026 and lilBoop on October 19, 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.*