tkts vs CrowdWork
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.
CrowdWork
This point-of-sale companion app allows users to easily view and sell tickets for their events, shows, and classes in person. It requires an account on the associated website to function.
- View event tickets
- Sell tickets in person
- Manage shows and classes
- Companion POS functionality
- Requires website account
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The companion point-of-sale app for CrowdWork. Easily view and sell tickets to your shows, classes, and other events in person. Requires an account on https://www.crowdwork.com to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrowdWork at 100% against tkts's 34%. CrowdWork also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). tkts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (129 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CrowdWork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tkts has 129 ratings behind it against 4, 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 CrowdWork's.
tkts ships an update every 3 months, CrowdWork every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tkts | CrowdWork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (129 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Theatre Development Fund | Matthew Hoelter |
Customer experience
tkts
CrowdWork
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
CrowdWork
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
tkts
No in-app purchases
CrowdWork
No in-app purchases
