BroadwayWorld HD vs Thespi
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 content on your mobile device. Stay updated with breaking news, photos, videos, reviews, and special offers. Engage with the theatre community through message boards and discover show listings.
- Breaking theatre news
- Photos and videos
- Special offers
- Message boards
- Show listings
- 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
Thespi
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Keep track of every musical and play you’ve ever seen. Rate live theater experiences using an algorithmic system that automatically sorts your favorites in order, without ever giving it a score. Designed for dedicated theater fans and casual attendees alike, this app is the go-to stop for what the theatre community is thinking. From classic Broadway productions to local performances in a city near you, every show deserves to be remembered. FEATURES • Rate musicals and plays after every performance with our algorithmic ranking system, that will generate a numerical score for all of your viewed shows after reviewing at least 10 shows. • Share photos and opinions of your most recent viewing. • Discover new, trending, and best-rated shows based on our community. UPCOMING • Playbill scanner to quickly and easily record pertinent data relating to the show, such as production team, cast members, and soundtrack. • Track daily productions/performances with accurate representation of who ran the show. • Expand on artist portfolios to list all of their theatre contributions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thespi at none against BroadwayWorld HD's shown. 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.
BroadwayWorld HD ships an update every 9 days, Thespi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadwayWorld HD | Thespi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BroadwayWorld.com | Mary Miyamoto |
In-app purchases
BroadwayWorld HD
No in-app purchases
Thespi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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