tkts vs A View From My Seat
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.
A View From My Seat
See your seat view before buying event tickets. Explore fan photos and reviews from thousands of venues worldwide. Share your own experiences and discover upcoming event schedules.
- See seat views before purchase
- High-resolution fan photos
- Community-driven reviews and tips
- Venue exploration and seat discovery
- Event schedules and ticket reminders
- Add new venues globally
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See your view before you buy. A View From My Seat shows real photos taken by fans from their seats at more than 6,000 stadiums, arenas and theaters around the world. Every photo comes from a fan who was there. Check your view before the show, then share yours after, so the next fan knows exactly what to expect. SEE YOUR VIEW - Fan photos by venue, section, row and seat. - Filter by event type: baseball, soccer, football, hockey, basketball, concerts, theater and more. - Seating charts matched to the event you're viewing. - Comments and tips from fans who sat there. SHARE YOUR VIEW - Take a photo or video from your seat, or pick one from your library. - Event details fill in automatically when your photo was taken at a game, concert or show. - Can't find your venue? Share a photo from it and add it to the app. - Earn trophies and badges, and climb the leaderboard. SCAN YOUR TICKET - Scan a ticket or ticket screenshot to jump straight to the view from your section. - Your ticket is read on your iPhone and never uploaded. - My Seats keeps your upcoming seats on your phone, with section photos saved for offline viewing at the venue. - Get a reminder on event day to share your view, with your venue, event, section, row and seat already filled in. TRACK YOUR STADIUM JOURNEY - Chasing all 30 ballparks? Chasing tracks your progress through every venue in a league and shows which ones you still need. - Your profile shows your photos, stats and featured trophies. PLAN YOUR NIGHT - Upcoming events for teams, artists, tours and shows, with Add to Calendar. - Find tickets from our ticket partners, and check the view from those seats before you buy. - Hotels near the venue, with distance and nightly price. - Venue pages with maps, directions, teams and event types. - Explore by city, college, sport, artist or show. BUILT BY FANS A View From My Seat is free, with no subscriptions. It's built by a community of sports fans, concert-goers and theater lovers, and used by more than 50 million fans a year. The more fans share, the better it gets for everyone. PRESS "MetLife: your view will look like this.." –The New Yorker "A View From My Seat shows seats at sports and entertainment venues around the world." –Yahoo! Finance "A View From My Seat helps you choose the best seats in Citizens Bank Park" –Philly.com "A View From My Seat... allows fans to post photos and comments from games they attend" –ESPN "#1 Must-Have Sports App" –Wireless Zone Also featured in Sports Illustrated and BroadwayWorld. CONNECT aviewfrommyseat.com bsky.app/profile/aviewfrommyseat.com facebook.com/aviewfrommyseat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: A View From My Seat at 49% against tkts's 34%. tkts's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tkts | A View From My Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (130 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 49.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Theatre Development Fund | A View From My Seat LLC |
Customer experience
tkts
A View From My Seat
User reviews
tkts
From 130 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
A View From My Seat
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for viewing seats
- 💡 Helps choose best seats
- 👍 Real photos from users
- 💡 Useful for ticket purchases
- 👍 Good concept and execution
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Search not working
- 🐛 Photos not loading
- 🐛 Difficult to edit reviews
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
A View From My Seat
Reported bugs
21 issues- Login or registration fails
- Error message: "_______ failed."
- No help or support options
- No 'forgot password' option
- Invalid entry error
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- Photos don't load
- App stops working
- Search feature never works
- Cannot log in to app
- American football section is blank
- Connection doesn't work
- Username always taken
- Search results are poor
- App malfunctions
- Cannot upload photos
- Regularly Globe Life Field not available
- Crashes on stadium selection
- Constantly crashes
- Unable to join/register
- Keeps wanting to upload photos or buy tickets
- Cannot view seats at venue
Requested features
7 requests- 💡 Option to reset password
- 💡 Integrate with Apple password manager
- 💡 Save favorite venues
- 💡 Points system for photo uploads
- 💡 Filter by sport/event type
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- 💡 Allow landscape mode for photos
- 💡 Zoomable photos
In-app purchases
tkts
No in-app purchases
A View From My Seat
No in-app purchases







