# BroadwayBox.com vs BroadwayWorld HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadwayBox.com at 85% against BroadwayWorld HD's 35%. BroadwayBox.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). BroadwayWorld HD's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadwayBox.com has 162 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of BroadwayBox.com's written reviews are positive against 35% of BroadwayWorld HD's.

BroadwayBox.com ships an update every 5 weeks, BroadwayWorld HD every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayBox.com | BroadwayWorld HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayboxcom-nyc/id430058098/reviews)** | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayworld-hd/id530770227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayBox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986370499) | [BroadwayWorld.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/530770490) |

## What reviewers say

### BroadwayBox.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayboxcom-nyc/id430058098)

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.

**Highlights:** Discount ticket purchasing, Seat selection, Exclusive show content, Favorites list, Discount notifications, Ticket lottery alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great prices and deals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎭 Wide selection of shows
- 🤩 Love for Broadway
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High fees and service charges
- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 💺 Seat assignment issues
- 🤔 Discount code problems
- ⚠️ Confusing discount process

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### BroadwayWorld HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayworld-hd/id530770227)

Access the world's largest theatre website's full editorial content, including breaking news, photos, videos, reviews, and special offers. Stay updated with theatre happenings globally and engage with the community through mobile message boards and radio.

**Highlights:** Breaking theatre news and top stories, Photos and videos, Special offers and reviews, Mobile message board access, 24/7 BWW radio, NYC Restaurant Finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayBox.com free?

BroadwayBox.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BroadwayWorld HD free?

BroadwayWorld HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BroadwayBox.com or BroadwayWorld HD?

BroadwayBox.com is rated higher. BroadwayBox.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while BroadwayWorld HD averages 3.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do BroadwayBox.com or BroadwayWorld HD have ads?

BroadwayWorld HD shows ads; BroadwayBox.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, BroadwayBox.com or BroadwayWorld HD?

BroadwayBox.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and BroadwayWorld HD every 9 days. Most recently, BroadwayBox.com was updated on October 18, 2026 and BroadwayWorld HD on October 9, 2026.

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