Comparison

tkts vs teamLab

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

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About

tkts

Discover real-time listings for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows available at discount ticket booths. Explore show details, performance schedules, and theatre locations. Find other performing arts events across New York City.

Highlights
  • Real-time ticket availability
  • Comprehensive show search
  • Show descriptions and schedules
  • Theatre location information
  • Accessibility details
  • Links to official show websites
Features
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The Official TKTS app is the only way to get fast, accurate, real-time listings of all Broadway and Off Broadway shows available at the world famous TKTS Discount Ticket Booths in New York City. Don’t know which show to see? That’s OK! Use this app to learn about every production listed at TKTS. If you’re looking for a New York City theatre adventure, use our Show Search feature to discover other Broadway, Off Broadway, off-Off Broadway, Dance and Music events happening all over New York. Features: - Real-time display of what is currently on sale at all three TKTS Discount booths. - A comprehensive show search where you'll find what is happening onstage in New York City - including show descriptions, performance schedules, theatre locations, accessibility information and links to official show websites. - TDF Stages - TDF's online theatre magazine featuring articles, videos and podcasts. -TKTS tips to help you plan your visit TKTS offers same-day tickets to Broadway and Off Broadway shows at discounts of up to 50% off full price. The Official TKTS app is directly linked to the display boards at the TKTS Discount Booths, so what you're seeing, in real time, is exactly what the people waiting in line are seeing. The listings are updated in real time so you'll have a completely up-to-date list of available shows right in the palm of your hand. The TKTS Discount Booths have become an international destination for theatre lovers from the United States and around the world since 1973. There are two locations in New York City: (1) Times Square – Broadway and 47th Street, Manhattan - "under the red steps"; (2) Lincoln Center – in the David Rubenstein Atrium at 61 West 62nd Street; The Official TKTS app is offered exclusively by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, which operates the TKTS Discount Booths.

About

teamLab

Enhance your experience at various teamLab digital art exhibitions. Discover artwork details, interact with digital installations, and learn more about the evolving art pieces within the exhibition spaces.

Highlights
  • Exhibition information
  • Artwork explanations
  • Interactive digital art
  • Evolving artwork details
  • Crystal Universe interaction
  • Crystal World interaction
Features
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This app can be used in the following exhibitions: - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) - teamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces(izura, Ibaraki) - teamLab Biovortex Kyoto(Kyoto) - teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka (Nagai Botanical Garden, Osaka) - teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab Ruins and Heritage Rinkan Spa & Tea Ceremony (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi(Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates) --- An explanation of the artwork can be viewed in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo): - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) In the Crystal Universe, swipe up on a star, and it will appear in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) The artworks in teamLab Borderless move, evolve, and influence each other. Enter a room and open the teamLab app to learn more about the artwork you are experiencing. In the Crystal World, swipe up on a character, and the world contained within it will be released into the space.

Screenshots

tkts4 screens
teamLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: teamLab at 4.8 against tkts's 3.1. teamLab also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 129) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

teamLab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: teamLab has 2.1K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of tkts's written reviews are positive against 39% of teamLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tkts ships an update every 3 months, teamLab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
tkts versus teamLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertktsteamLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (129 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1292.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheatre Development FundteamLab Inc.

Customer experience

tkts

All ratings129 ratings
Positive46.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative40.3%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative61.1%

teamLab

All ratings2,070 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative55.8%

User reviews

tkts

From 129 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Real-time discount ticket availability information
  • 💰 Helps find affordable Broadway tickets
  • 📍 Multiple location access for TKTS booths
  • 📱 Free app with useful theatre information
  • 🎭 Shows scheduling and theatre details

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Cannot purchase tickets directly through app
  • ⏳ Requires standing in line at physical booths
  • 🌍 Limited to USA only (no London support)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate or outdated show listings

teamLab

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Immersive and visually stunning art experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful ambient lighting and hues
  • 🎭 Interactive features with artworks
  • 📱 Informative descriptions of exhibits
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and engaging for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 📡 Poor network connectivity and heavy traffic errors
  • ❌ Non-functional in many locations
  • 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
  • 😕 Confusing user interface and unclear purpose

Bugs and requests

tkts

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Crashes when scrolling or clicking on shows
  • Login screen freezes and won't load show listings
  • Blank screens with no content displayed
  • Won't load past startup screen
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  • Filter buttons non-functional
  • Data doesn't match physical booth boards
  • Shows list fails to update before booth opens
  • Crashes when clicking on Times Square location
  • Outdated ticket information (showing 2015 dates)
  • Server connection errors
  • App bounces around and issues inaccurate tickets

Requested features

10 requests
  • Direct ticket purchasing capability through app
  • London TKTS booth support
  • Push notifications for rare show availability
  • Simple list view instead of graphic-heavy interface
  • Filter and sort functionality on main screen
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  • Date range search capability
  • Mobile ticket display/confirmation
  • TDF member integration and account management
  • Advance booking options
  • Show availability prediction before visiting booth

teamLab

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App fails to detect nearby artworks
  • Network errors even on venue WiFi
  • Constant Bluetooth permission prompts
  • Screen remains black or unresponsive
  • Artwork registration not saving properly
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  • Interaction features not responding
  • Heavy traffic messages preventing access
  • App crashes during peak hours
  • Location detection inaccurate
  • Interface freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Contact Us feature non-functional

Requested features

11 requests
  • Interactive map or floor plan to track visited exhibits
  • Completion tracking system for all artworks
  • Offline functionality with cached data
  • Better tutorial or onboarding guidance
  • Location-based notifications when near exhibits
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  • Proximity detection for automatic exhibit information
  • Improved WiFi connectivity solutions
  • Multi-language support beyond Japanese
  • Bluetooth-based communication instead of WiFi
  • Clearer signage about app usage locations
  • Ability to save or share artwork information

In-app purchases

None

tkts

No in-app purchases

None

teamLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tkts free?
tkts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is teamLab free?
teamLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tkts or teamLab?
teamLab is rated higher. tkts averages 3.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while teamLab averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do tkts or teamLab have ads?
Neither tkts nor teamLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tkts or teamLab?
tkts ships an update every 3 months, and teamLab every 5 weeks. Most recently, tkts was updated on September 21, 2026 and teamLab on September 22, 2026.

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