tkts vs BroadwayBox.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time ticket availability
- Comprehensive show search
- Show descriptions and schedules
- Theatre location information
- Accessibility details
- Links to official show websites
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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.
BroadwayBox.com
Discover and purchase discounted tickets for popular Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in New York City. Select your seats in advance and stay updated on exclusive offers and lotteries for your favorite performances.
- Discount ticket purchasing
- Seat selection
- Exclusive show content
- Favorites list
- Discount notifications
- Ticket lottery alerts
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BroadwayBox.com offers the best discounts on tickets for the exciting best-selling and most popular Broadway & Off-Broadway shows in New York City. FEATURES with our enhanced BroadwayBox.com free, easy-to-use app: • Buy discount tickets from anywhere! • Choose your seats! Enjoy the freedom to choose your seats months out from showtime! • The Daily Scoop, access to Broadway’s movers and shakers with exclusive video and photo galleries • Build a list of favorites and get notifications when your favorite shows have discount offers available or ticket lotteries pop up! CONNECT: Website: BroadwayBox.com Facebook: Facebook.com/BroadwayBox Instagram: Instagram.com/BroadwayBoxCom Twitter: Twitter.com/BroadwayBox Contact Us: BroadwayBox.com/learn-more/contact-us If you have any issues with the app, please email customerservice@broadwaybox.com and we would be happy to review the issue. BroadwayBox.com is powered by Tech The Tech.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadwayBox.com at 85% against tkts's 34%. BroadwayBox.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroadwayBox.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 162 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of tkts's written reviews are positive against 85% of BroadwayBox.com's.
tkts ships an update every 3 months, BroadwayBox.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tkts | BroadwayBox.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (129 ratings) | 4.7 (162 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 | 162 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Theatre Development Fund | BroadwayBox, Inc. |
Customer experience
tkts
BroadwayBox.com
User reviews
tkts
From 129 App Store ratingsWhat 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
BroadwayBox.com
From 162 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Great prices and deals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎭 Wide selection of shows
- 🤩 Love for Broadway
- 💯 Highly recommended
Room to improve
- 💸 High fees and service charges
- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 💺 Seat assignment issues
- 🤔 Discount code problems
- ⚠️ Confusing discount process
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
BroadwayBox.com
Reported bugs
17 issues- App doesn't load properly, blank page
- Constant crash, cannot get any info
- Service charge is too high
- Assigned seat differs from selected seat
- Problem using discount codes
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- App gets stuck, crashes, frustrating when trying to pull up discount codes
- Email sharing option is a joke
- Can't go back to the main menu
- Slow when switching screens
- App doesn't work, blank page, cannot search
- App doesn't load properly
- App gets stuck after sending email
- App crashes each time you try to tag a broadway show as a favorite
- Input data multiple times before it would stick
- No 'back' capability
- Specific date and time had to be reentered
- Get bounced back to the beginning
Requested features
7 requests- Add ticket chances for traveling productions
- Improve discount code application process
- Fix bugs related to email sharing and app freezing
- Improve app stability and prevent crashes
- Clarify ticket purchasing process (app vs. Ticketmaster)
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- Enhance the 'back' capability in the app
- Allow tagging shows as favorites without crashing
In-app purchases
tkts
No in-app purchases
BroadwayBox.com
No in-app purchases
