Broadway.com vs Hamilton
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
Hamilton
This app offers fans of a popular musical exclusive access to news, videos, and interactive features. Engage with the show through lotteries, trivia, karaoke, and photo filters. It also provides access to merchandise and special content unlocked by earning in-app stars.
- Exclusive news and video content
- Official lottery entries
- Unlockable personalized videos
- Daily trivia game
- Karaoke singing and sharing
- Show-themed photo filters and stickers
- Official merchandise store access
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HAMILTON — The Official App. Fans’ access to all things HAMILTON the musical. #HamApp HelloHelloHello! We made you this! Read, watch, play, answer, enter, order — This app is yours. And we’ve got so much more up our sleeves! I love you. Okay, go! -Lin -----FEATURES----- HAMILTON Today Get the latest news about Hamilton and access to exclusive video content, slideshows, and more. Lottery Enter the official HAMILTON lotteries for New York, London, and tour locations. The Treasury Use the stars you’ve earned to unlock personalized videos from the cast, exclusive HamCam filters, karaoke tracks, sticker packs, props from the show, and more! Trivia Drop some knowledge with our daily trivia game. Karaoke Record and share videos of yourself singing along to HAMILTON songs. #HamCam Take and share photos using our exclusive #HamCam with show-themed overlays. Unlock special location-based stickers are theaters and other HAMILTON venues. Stickers Share fun show-related stickers with your friends and family, either in the app or through the included Messages app. Merch Purchase items from the official HAMILTON store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Broadway.com at 4.7 against Hamilton's 4.2. Broadway.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Hamilton's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Hamilton sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Broadway.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
Broadway.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Broadway.com's written reviews are positive against 61% of Hamilton's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, Hamilton monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadway.com | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | 61.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Broadway.com | Hamilton Uptown LLC |
Customer experience
Broadway.com
Hamilton
User reviews
Broadway.com
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Enjoyment and entertainment
- 📰 Helpful for staying up-to-date on Broadway news and shows
- 💻 Convenient for browsing and planning shows
Room to improve
- 🤖 Outdated and archaic app functionality
- 🤑 Exorbitant service and handling fees
- 🔍 Difficult to find and access purchased tickets
- 🗺️ Limited to New York-based shows, not useful for other locations
Hamilton
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Amazing app for Hamilton fans
- 🎟️ Easy to enter the lottery
- 🎨 Fun stickers and filters
- 💯 Great for staying up-to-date with the show
- 🎉 Wonderful experience for lottery winners
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Lack of notifications for lottery results
- 🎤 Limited karaoke song selection
- 🔍 Trivia questions and answers not easily accessible
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
Hamilton
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and inability to sign in
- Lottery tab not working in certain locations
- App not opening or getting stuck on the loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Redeemed rewards not being delivered
Requested features
5 requests- Add more karaoke songs
- Improve lottery notification system
- Introduce a purpose for earned stars
- Expand merchandise and avatar customization options
- Provide a way to review past trivia questions and answers
In-app purchases
Broadway.com
No in-app purchases
Hamilton
- Pack of 100 Hamilton Stars$0.99
- Pack of 200 Hamilton Stars$1.99
- Pack of 500 Hamilton Stars$4.99
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- Pack of 1000 Hamilton Stars$9.99
- Pack of 2000 Hamilton Stars$19.99
- Pack of 5000 Hamilton Stars$49.99
