Comparison

BroadwayWorld HD vs Rush Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Rush Events

This platform helps you discover, host, and collaborate on live events. Find activities, manage your own gatherings with ticketing and AI flyer generation, and connect with industry professionals.

Highlights
  • Discover live events nationwide
  • Host and manage events
  • AI-powered flyer generation
  • In-app ticket sales and management
  • QR code ticket scanning
  • Promoter affiliate links and commissions
  • Network with industry professionals
Features
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Rush Events - Discover, Host, and Collaborate Rush Events is the all-in-one platform for live events. Whether you're finding something to do tonight, hosting your own event, or building a career in the industry — Rush has you covered. Discover & Attend Browse events near you or search nationwide. Filter by price, date, distance, and category — club nights, live music, rooftop parties, and more. Buy tickets and reserve VIP tables instantly with Apple Pay or card. Host & Manage Create and publish events in minutes. Add multiple ticket tiers, bottle service tables, and upload your own flyer or generate one with AI. Track real-time sales and attendance, scan tickets at the door with the built-in QR scanner, and manage your full team with granular permissions. Get Paid Connect your Stripe account and withdraw earnings directly to your bank — all from within the app. Promote & Earn Promoters get unique affiliate links and earn commission on every ticket they sell. Hosts track promoter performance and share promo QR codes right from the dashboard. Connect & Network Find promoters, artists, co-hosts, and managers near you. Build your network and recruit talent for your next event. Choose Your Path - Discover — attend events as a guest - Create — host and manage events - Collaborate — work events as a promoter, artist, co-host, or manager Download Rush Events and start building your next experience.

Screenshots

BroadwayWorld HD4 screens
Rush Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rush Events at 100% against BroadwayWorld HD's 35%. Rush Events also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). BroadwayWorld HD's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rush Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BroadwayWorld HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rush Events's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, Rush Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BroadwayWorld HD versus Rush Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadwayWorld HDRush Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB41 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBroadwayWorld.comRush Events

Customer experience

BroadwayWorld HD

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative56.5%

Rush Events

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BroadwayWorld HD

No in-app purchases

None

Rush Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BroadwayWorld HD free?
BroadwayWorld HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rush Events free?
Rush Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BroadwayWorld HD or Rush Events?
Rush Events is rated higher. BroadwayWorld HD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Rush Events averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do BroadwayWorld HD or Rush Events have ads?
BroadwayWorld HD shows ads; Rush Events does not.
Which is updated more often, BroadwayWorld HD or Rush Events?
BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, and Rush Events every 2 months. Most recently, BroadwayWorld HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rush Events on October 6, 2026.

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