# Broadway.com vs BroadwayWorld HD

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadway.com | BroadwayWorld HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwaycom/id486989342/reviews)** | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayworld-hd/id530770227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Broadway.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/486989345) | [BroadwayWorld.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/530770490) |

## 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


### BroadwayWorld HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayworld-hd/id530770227)

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.

**Highlights:** Breaking theatre news and top stories, Photos and videos, Special offers and reviews, Mobile message board access, 24/7 BWW radio, NYC Restaurant Finder

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadway.com free?

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

### Is BroadwayWorld HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadway.com or BroadwayWorld HD?

Broadway.com is rated higher. Broadway.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while BroadwayWorld HD averages 3.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Broadway.com or BroadwayWorld HD have ads?

Both Broadway.com and BroadwayWorld HD show ads.

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

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, and BroadwayWorld HD fortnightly. Most recently, Broadway.com was updated on September 27, 2026 and BroadwayWorld HD on September 23, 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.*