Comparison

tkts vs Red~Handed

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

Red~Handed

This entertainment app provides a fun, fictional lie detector experience for parties and family gatherings. Ask questions, record the interrogation, and get a dramatic, humorous verdict. All results are for entertainment purposes only.

Highlights
  • Fictional lie detection for entertainment
  • Record video of interrogations
  • Capture dramatic analysis and verdicts
  • Share interrogation videos and results
  • Humorous commentary and dubious science
  • Easy to use for parties and families
Features
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Turn a funny question into a shareable pretend lie-detector video. Record the answer, choose a fictional verdict and replay the moment with Red-Handed. MAKE THE MOMENT
 Record a question and answer with the live camera.
- Choose Truthful, Inconclusive or Lying. You control the joke.
- Watch the dramatic pretend analysis and verdict.
- Save and share the result as a video or verdict photo. TRY IT FREE
 Enjoy up to three completed live tests each day, with watermarked photo and video sharing. Free access shows your three most recent saved tests. RED-HANDED FULL ACCESS
 One purchase unlocks unlimited live tests, your full saved-test history and clean exports for recordings with a clean copy available. No subscription. Full Access also includes In Absentia: import a video from your phone, choose the start and finish, frame a portrait crop and position the face overlay. Choose a fictional verdict, review the finished video and save it to Previous Tests to replay or share. KEEP IT PLAYFUL
 Use your own clips or videos you have permission to use. Record and share with the people involved on board. Videos are processed on your device; the app does not upload them for truth analysis. IMPORTANT
 Red-Handed is a novelty entertainment app, not a real lie detector. It cannot determine whether anyone is telling the truth. Every verdict is chosen by the user and is fictional. Never use it for serious decisions or accusations.

Screenshots

tkts4 screens
Red~Handed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Red~Handed at 5.0 against tkts's 3.1. Red~Handed also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). tkts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (129 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Red~Handed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tkts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red~Handed 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tkts ships an update every 3 months, Red~Handed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
tkts versus Red~Handed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertktsRed~Handed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (129 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheatre Development FundGOBSMACKED LLC

Customer experience

tkts

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

Red~Handed

All ratings1 ratings
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

Red~Handed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tkts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Red~Handed

One-time1
  • Red Handed Premium$1.99

Questions

Is tkts free?
tkts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red~Handed free?
Red~Handed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, tkts or Red~Handed?
Red~Handed is rated higher. tkts averages 3.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Red~Handed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do tkts or Red~Handed have ads?
Neither tkts nor Red~Handed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tkts or Red~Handed?
tkts ships an update every 3 months, and Red~Handed monthly. Most recently, tkts was updated on October 7, 2026 and Red~Handed on September 21, 2026.

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