Comparison

tkts vs Trops

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

Head to head
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

Trops

Discover curated art experiences and cultural events presented as interactive "art drops." Explore neighborhoods like a treasure hunt to find local gems, collect information, and earn tokens for real-world prizes.

Highlights
  • Curated art drops and cultural events
  • Neighborhood exploration and treasure hunt
  • Collect art and venue information
  • Earn 'drop tokens' for prizes
  • Interactive art experiences
Features
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The Trops mobile application exhibits "art drops" as art experiences. Curated shows and events are presented in collaboration with cultural communities. Like a treasure hunt, explorers navigate to find art drops and local gems across neighborhoods. Upon arrival, the user accesses info and collects information about the art and venue for future reference while earning "drop tokens" that can translate into real-world prizes.

Screenshots

tkts4 screens
Trops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trops at 100% against tkts's 34%. Trops also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). tkts's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Trops holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tkts has 129 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of Trops's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tkts ships an update every 3 months, Trops every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
tkts versus Trops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertktsTrops
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (129 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB180 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTheatre Development FundColla Netrix, Inc

Customer experience

tkts

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

Trops

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Date range search capability
  • Mobile ticket display/confirmation
  • TDF member integration and account management
  • Advance booking options
  • Show availability prediction before visiting booth

Trops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tkts

No in-app purchases

None

Trops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tkts free?
tkts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trops free?
Trops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tkts or Trops?
Trops is rated higher. tkts averages 3.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Trops averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do tkts or Trops have ads?
Neither tkts nor Trops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tkts or Trops?
tkts ships an update every 3 months, and Trops every 2 days. Most recently, tkts was updated on October 7, 2026 and Trops on October 2, 2026.

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