Broadway.com vs AEA Events
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
AEA Events
Access details for AEA conferences, including presentations and exhibitor information. Connect with other attendees, take notes, and draw directly on presentation slides within the event apps.
- Conference details access
- Presentation viewing
- Exhibitor information
- Attendee networking
- Note-taking on slides
- Drawing on slides
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**FOR ATTENDEES ONLY** The AEA Events application allows you to access each AEA conference details. Within the underlying event apps, users can access presentations, exhibitors, and connect with other attendees. Users can also take notes adjacent available presentation slides and draw directly on slides inside the event apps.
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Verdict
Broadway.com and AEA Events both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Broadway.com's written reviews are positive against 0% of AEA Events's. Broadway.com also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 66). AEA Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Broadway.com against 4.7 for AEA Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2.1K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Broadway.com's written reviews are positive against 0% of AEA Events's.
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, AEA Events every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadway.com | AEA Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.7 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 66 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadway.com | American Evaluation Association, Inc. |
Customer experience
Broadway.com
AEA Events
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
AEA Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Broadway.com
No in-app purchases
AEA Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Broadway.com free?
Is AEA Events free?
Which has better reviews, Broadway.com or AEA Events?
Do Broadway.com or AEA Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, Broadway.com or AEA Events?
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