# BroadwayWorld HD vs Hamlet's List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hamlet's List at 100% against BroadwayWorld HD's 35%. Hamlet's List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). BroadwayWorld HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hamlet's List sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. BroadwayWorld HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hamlet's List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadwayWorld HD has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BroadwayWorld HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hamlet's List's.

BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, Hamlet's List every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadwayWorld HD | Hamlet's List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadwayworld-hd/id530770227/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlets-list/id6738743003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BroadwayWorld.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/530770490) | [MDF Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782125355) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hamlet's List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlets-list/id6738743003)

Discover community theater performances happening near you or across the country. Community theaters can list their productions for free to reach a dedicated audience. Connect with theater lovers and promote your shows and special offers.

**Highlights:** Find local and national theater performances, Free listings for community theaters, Market productions and special offers, Connect with theater audiences, Season and show uploads

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patron Membership | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadwayWorld HD free?

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

### Is Hamlet's List free?

Hamlet's List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BroadwayWorld HD or Hamlet's List?

Hamlet's List is rated higher. BroadwayWorld HD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hamlet's List averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BroadwayWorld HD or Hamlet's List have ads?

BroadwayWorld HD shows ads; Hamlet's List does not.

### Which is updated more often, BroadwayWorld HD or Hamlet's List?

BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, and Hamlet's List every 4 weeks. Most recently, BroadwayWorld HD was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hamlet's List on October 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.*