Comparison

Broadway.com vs Broadway In Hollywood

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Broadway In Hollywood

Access and manage your mobile tickets for Broadway shows in Los Angeles. Get venue information and make your theatre visit easier and more enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Mobile ticket management
  • Season ticket account access
  • Ticketmaster single ticket integration
  • Venue information
  • Event access in one place
Features
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Broadway in Hollywood is delighted to announce a new app for mobile tickets and venue information! With the aid of the app, patrons may now manage their Season Ticket or Ticketmaster single ticket account for mobile entry. In addition to providing access to your tickets for events at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and other venues in one place, the app provides links and information to make your visit to the theatre easier and more enjoyable.

Screenshots

Broadway.com3 screens
Broadway In Hollywood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Broadway.com at 4.7 against Broadway In Hollywood's 4.1. Broadway.com also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 172). Broadway In Hollywood's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Broadway.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2.1K ratings behind it against 172, 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 0% of Broadway In Hollywood's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, Broadway In Hollywood fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Broadway.com versus Broadway In Hollywood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadway.comBroadway In Hollywood
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.1 (172 ratings)
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better172
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBroadway.comNederlander Producing Company of America, Inc

Customer experience

Broadway.com

All ratings1,961 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative56.3%

Broadway In Hollywood

All ratings172 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral0.6%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

User reviews

Broadway.com

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Broadway In Hollywood

From 172 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app in concept
  • 👍 Used to be great for season ticket holders
  • 👍 Online login works easily
  • 👍 Hollywood Bowl app works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App no longer works
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Ticket retrieval problems
  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance

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

Broadway In Hollywood

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Nothing works
  • Wasted time retrieving tickets
  • Password change issues
  • Email not recognized
  • Cannot log in with correct credentials
Show 15 more
  • Requires sign in every time
  • Password and email configuration incorrect
  • App closes on launch
  • Ticketmaster integration issues
  • Kicks off and needs re-login
  • Cannot log in with normal account
  • Support workarounds don't work
  • Data couldn't be read (incorrect format)
  • Cannot view/transfer/sell/exchange tickets
  • Cannot update tickets
  • Doesn't show next season
  • Cannot download tickets
  • Recent release busted Ticketmaster integration
  • Login page is a mess
  • Gobbledygook when loading tickets to Apple Wallet

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fix the app
  • Fix login issues
  • Fix ticket integration
  • Allow ticket purchase through app
  • Improve navigation for Hollywood specific info
Show 3 more
  • Allow lotteries on website instead of app
  • Fix human verification
  • Make login pages consistent

In-app purchases

None

Broadway.com

No in-app purchases

None

Broadway In Hollywood

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broadway.com free?
Broadway.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broadway In Hollywood free?
Broadway In Hollywood is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Broadway.com or Broadway In Hollywood?
Broadway.com is rated higher. Broadway.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Broadway In Hollywood averages 4.1 from 172 ratings.
Do Broadway.com or Broadway In Hollywood have ads?
Both Broadway.com and Broadway In Hollywood show ads.
Which is updated more often, Broadway.com or Broadway In Hollywood?
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, and Broadway In Hollywood fortnightly. Most recently, Broadway.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Broadway In Hollywood on November 3, 2026.

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