Comparison

tkts vs GAPFF

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

GAPFF

This app helps you plan your festival weekend by browsing schedules, building a personal lineup of favorite films and events, and navigating venues. Access your passes and QR codes for entry.

Highlights
  • Browse full schedule by day
  • Explore screenings, panels, and parties
  • Build personal film and event lineup
  • Interactive map of venues and transport
  • Access festival passes and QR codes
Features
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Grove & Pines Film Festival is a queer film festival on Fire Island: three days of short films, features, documentaries, panels, and special events at iconic venues across Cherry Grove and The Pines. Plan your festival weekend your way. Browse the full schedule by day and explore screenings, panels, and parties. Build your personal lineup. Heart the films and events you don't want to miss and keep your favorites in one easy place, so your festival itinerary is always one tap away. Catch the right ferry. The Sayville ferry schedule for Cherry Grove and The Pines is built in, with the next boat right on your Home screen. Save your ferries and your trip is always one glance away, including the last ferry added for festival nights. Find your way around Fire Island. Explore the interactive map to find venues, restaurants, bars, shops, places to stay, and the ferries, with photos and details for each. Save the map for offline use, since cell service can be spotty on the island. Businesses that support the festival are marked so you can find them easily. Your passes, ready at the door. Sign in to view your pass QR code for entry at events, and compare day passes, weekend passes, and premium festival options.

Screenshots

tkts4 screens
GAPFF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GAPFF at 100% against tkts's 34%. GAPFF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). tkts's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 7). 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

GAPFF 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 7, 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 GAPFF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tkts ships an update every 3 months, GAPFF every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
tkts versus GAPFF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertktsGAPFF
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (129 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTheatre Development FundGrove & Pines Film Festival Inc.

Customer experience

tkts

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

GAPFF

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

GAPFF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tkts

No in-app purchases

None

GAPFF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tkts free?
tkts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GAPFF free?
GAPFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tkts or GAPFF?
GAPFF is rated higher. tkts averages 3.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while GAPFF averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do tkts or GAPFF have ads?
Neither tkts nor GAPFF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tkts or GAPFF?
tkts ships an update every 3 months, and GAPFF every 4 weeks. Most recently, tkts was updated on October 7, 2026 and GAPFF on October 6, 2026.

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