Criterion Ticketing vs BroadwayRadio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
BroadwayRadio
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BroadwayRadio has been coming to you since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Criterion Ticketing at 15.6 against BroadwayRadio's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update fortnightly, BroadwayRadio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Criterion Ticketing | BroadwayRadio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (199 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 199 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. | AMBOU INC. |
In-app purchases
Criterion Ticketing
No in-app purchases
BroadwayRadio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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