# Broadway.com vs Fanity

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fanity at 100% against Broadway.com's 38%. Fanity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Broadway.com's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases 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.

Broadway.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Broadway.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fanity'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, Fanity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadway.com | Fanity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwaycom/id486989342/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanity/id1588359161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadway.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/486989345) | [Simon Kottmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588359163) |

## 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


### Fanity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanity/id1588359161)

Get a curated daily briefing of the most relevant news for your favorite fandoms. Engage with a daily poll to gauge fan sentiment and maintain your streak. Access original news sources for more context.

**Highlights:** Daily superfan briefing, Fandom-specific news summaries, Daily sentiment polls, Streak tracking for polls, Access to original news sources, Fandom-focused content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadway.com free?

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

### Is Fanity free?

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

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

Broadway.com is rated higher. Broadway.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Fanity averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Broadway.com shows ads; Fanity does not.

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

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, and Fanity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broadway.com was updated on October 13, 2026 and Fanity on October 5, 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.*