Broadway.com vs BroadwayWorld HD
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
BroadwayWorld HD
Access the world's largest theatre website's full editorial content, including breaking news, photos, videos, reviews, and special offers. Stay updated with theatre happenings globally and engage with the community through mobile message boards and radio.
- Breaking theatre news and top stories
- Photos and videos
- Special offers and reviews
- Mobile message board access
- 24/7 BWW radio
- NYC Restaurant Finder
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BroadwayWorld's iPhone and iPad app provides the full editorial content of the largest theatre web site in the world including breaking news, photos, videos, top stories, special offers, reviews and extensive coverage of theatre. The app also provides access to BroadwayWorld My Shows, message board, show listings, and much more. Features: - News spanning 100+ categories and regions - Access to BroadwayWorld's Message Boards - NYC Restaurant Finder - Easy access to Special Offers - Search BroadwayWorld.com's vast content library - Universal app works on iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Broadway.com at 4.7 against BroadwayWorld HD's 3.5. Broadway.com also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 19). BroadwayWorld HD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2K ratings behind it against 19, 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 35% of BroadwayWorld HD's.
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, BroadwayWorld HD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadway.com | BroadwayWorld HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | 3.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews — better | 34.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Broadway.com | BroadwayWorld.com |
Customer experience
Broadway.com
BroadwayWorld HD
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
BroadwayWorld HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Broadway.com
No in-app purchases
BroadwayWorld HD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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