# Broadway.com vs AEA Events

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadway.com | AEA Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwaycom/id486989342/reviews)** | [4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aea-events/id6462449160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadway.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/486989345) | [American Evaluation Association, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391361182) |

## 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


### AEA Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aea-events/id6462449160)

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.

**Highlights:** Conference details access, Presentation viewing, Exhibitor information, Attendee networking, Note-taking on slides, Drawing on slides

**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 AEA Events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadway.com or AEA Events?

Broadway.com is rated higher. Broadway.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while AEA Events averages 4.7 from 66 ratings.

### Do Broadway.com or AEA Events have ads?

Broadway.com shows ads; AEA Events does not.

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

Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, and AEA Events every 11 months. Most recently, Broadway.com was updated on November 10, 2026 and AEA Events on November 3, 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.*