Broadway.com vs Shame Bell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Broadway.com
Access a vast inventory of Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets, browse show details, and stay updated with the latest theater news. Enjoy exclusive content like interviews and photos, all within a user-friendly mobile interface.
- Largest Broadway ticket inventory
- Search performances by date
- Secure online ticket purchasing
- Latest Broadway news and updates
- Exclusive video features and interviews
- Extensive photo galleries
- Show descriptions and cast information
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Broadway.com sells over 1 million theater tickets each year and is consistently ranked as the #1 source for Broadway information. Get the same Broadway.com experience, but in a sharp mobile interface. Whether browsing from home or at the intermission of a show, everything you need to know about Broadway is at your fingertips. FEATURES: The most shows and best Broadway ticket inventory Search for performances by date Simple & secure online purchase process Latest Broadway news Exclusive video features Opening night coverage Interviews with Broadway’s biggest stars Extensive photo galleries Comprehensive Tony Awards coverage Backstage access Broadway theater information Broadway show descriptions Complete cast & creative information Reviews and more for all Broadway & Off-Broadway shows Save shows & Buzz to read later CONNECT: Website: broadway.com Facebook: facebook.com/broadway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadwaycom/ Tiktok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadwaycom X: https://twitter.com/broadwaycom Contact Us: broadway.com/contact-us
Shame Bell
This app allows users to playfully shame their friends. It's a free entertainment tool for lighthearted pranks and social fun.
- Playful shaming tool
- Free to download
- Social entertainment
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Want to give your friends the walk of shame? Download this app for free!!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Broadway.com at 4.7 against Shame Bell's 1.8. Broadway.com also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 9%) and ratings volume (2K vs 5). Shame Bell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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.
Broadway.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Broadway.com's written reviews are positive against 9% of Shame Bell's.
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, Shame Bell weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadway.com | Shame Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadway.com | Aviad Ganon |
Customer experience
Broadway.com
Shame Bell
Bugs and requests
Broadway.com
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recurring issues with payments and ticket purchases
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to remove closed shows from saved menu
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to easily access and manage purchased tickets
- Integration with digital wallets for mobile tickets
- Expanded show listings beyond just New York
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
Shame Bell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Broadway.com
No in-app purchases
Shame Bell
No in-app purchases
