# Broadway.com vs TourPatron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TourPatron at 95% against Broadway.com's 38%. TourPatron also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Broadway.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2K vs 166). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TourPatron sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Broadway.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

TourPatron holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2K ratings behind it against 166, 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 95% of TourPatron's.

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, TourPatron every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadway.com | TourPatron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwaycom/id486989342/reviews) | **[4.9 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tourpatron/id1455491072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadway.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/486989345) | [TOUR PATRON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455491071) |

## What reviewers say

### Broadway.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwaycom/id486989342)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Enjoyment and entertainment
- 📰 Helpful for staying up-to-date on Broadway news and shows
- 💻 Convenient for browsing and planning shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring issues with payments and ticket purchases
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to remove closed shows from saved menu

**Requested features**

- 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


### TourPatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tourpatron/id1455491072)

This platform enables self-guided tours and interactive engagement for travelers and destinations. Enhance your exploration with personalized touring experiences.

**Highlights:** Self-guided touring, Destination engagement, Interactive platform, Guest experience enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Official Tour | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadway.com free?

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

### Is TourPatron free?

TourPatron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Broadway.com or TourPatron?

TourPatron is rated higher. Broadway.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while TourPatron averages 4.9 from 166 ratings.

### Do Broadway.com or TourPatron have ads?

Broadway.com shows ads; TourPatron does not.

### Which is updated more often, Broadway.com or TourPatron?

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, and TourPatron every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broadway.com was updated on October 19, 2026 and TourPatron on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*