BroadwayWorld HD vs Criterion Ticketing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Criterion Ticketing
Discover and book tickets to a wide range of Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. Access exclusive low-price ticket programs and manage all your bookings in one convenient place.
- Discover theatre performances
- Book Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets
- Access Hiptix low-price tickets
- Manage tickets and account
- Digital Rush access (coming soon)
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Powered by New York’s Roundabout Theatre Company, Criterion Ticketing lets you discover great shows and book tickets to a growing lineup of performances on and Off-Broadway. Key Features: • Access Hiptix, Roundabout’s low-price ticket program for theatregoers ages 18–40. • Browse and purchase tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows. • Manage your tickets and account with ease, all in one place. Coming Soon: • Digital Rush access for last-minute deals. • Exclusive offers and promotions. Whether you're a seasoned theatregoer or just discovering the magic of live theatre, Criterion Ticketing is your direct line to unforgettable performances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Criterion Ticketing at 4.9 against BroadwayWorld HD's 3.5. Criterion Ticketing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (199 vs 19). BroadwayWorld HD's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Criterion Ticketing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Criterion Ticketing has 199 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of BroadwayWorld HD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Criterion Ticketing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, Criterion Ticketing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadwayWorld HD | Criterion Ticketing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) | 4.9 (199 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 199 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BroadwayWorld.com | ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. |
Customer experience
BroadwayWorld HD
Criterion Ticketing
In-app purchases
BroadwayWorld HD
No in-app purchases
Criterion Ticketing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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