Broadway.com vs Stagedoor Rewards
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
Stagedoor Rewards
Discover and book London theatre shows, from West End musicals to Off West End productions. Get exclusive offers, loyalty rewards, and read reviews to find your next theatrical experience.
- Discover London theatre shows
- Book tickets quickly
- Exclusive discounts and prices
- Earn loyalty rewards
- Read audience and critic reviews
- Save shows to wishlist
- Follow cast and creatives
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Introducing Stagedoor Rewards by London Theatre Direct. The loyalty app made for theatre lovers. Earn points on every booking – and redeem them as discounts on your next show. Join for free and start saving today. FEATURES • Exclusive special offers on a wide range of shows and tickets • Earn loyalty points on every booking • Redeem points for money off your future bookings • Best price guarantee – Enjoy no booking fees on all bookings • All tickets are official and come directly from the theatre • Fast and secure checkout – Apple Play, Google Pay, card and more HOW IT WORKS • No subscriptions. No tiers to unlock. Book your first show and start earning points right away. • Download free and create an account in under a minute. • Book a show, Earn points. Every £1 you spend earns 1 point automatically. Plus, enjoy no booking fees on all bookings. • Once you reach 100 points, you unlock £5 off your next booking. • Redeem & Repeat. Use rewards at checkout, save on your next theatre trip, and keep earning points every time you book. QUESTIONS? Send us an email at customerservice@londontheatredirect.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stagedoor Rewards at none against Broadway.com's shown. Stagedoor Rewards also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 38%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Broadway.com's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 18). 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 4.6 for Stagedoor Rewards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadway.com has 2K ratings behind it against 18, 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 72% of Stagedoor Rewards's.
Broadway.com ships an update every 2 months, Stagedoor Rewards every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broadway.com | Stagedoor Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadway.com | Stagedoor Theatre Software Limited |
Customer experience
Broadway.com
Stagedoor Rewards
User reviews
Broadway.com
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Enjoyment and entertainment
- 📰 Helpful for staying up-to-date on Broadway news and shows
- 💻 Convenient for browsing and planning shows
Room to improve
- 🤖 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
Stagedoor Rewards
From 18 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Great for discovering new shows
- 💰 Fantastic value and deals
- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 🎭 Comprehensive theatre listings
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during payment
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ❌ No prices shown clearly
- 📍 Limited to London shows
- 💸 Overpriced tickets compared to direct
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
Stagedoor Rewards
Reported bugs
10 issues- Crashes every time I try to pay
- Takes ages to load each page
- Couldn’t confirm email address
- App crashes every time I try to book
- Error adding tickets to basket
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Cannot even open it’s so buggy
- Shows are constantly marked as closing
- Cannot access app, verification email not received
- App is not modern enough for older iPhones
- Overcharged for tickets
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode
- Ability to search by date
- Include theatres outside London
- More photos for each play
- Log theatre activity from earlier than Feb 2018
In-app purchases
Broadway.com
No in-app purchases
Stagedoor Rewards
No in-app purchases
Questions
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