# Tin Star vs Broadway

The clearest difference is price: Broadway at $4.99 against Tin Star's $11.99. Tin Star's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tin Star costs $11.99 and Broadway $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tin Star holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tin Star's written reviews are positive against 75% of Broadway's.

Tin Star ships an update every 3 months, Broadway every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tin Star | Broadway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-star/id705042207/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-1849/id1313066253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## What reviewers say

### Tin Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-star/id705042207)

Step into the boots of a U.S. marshal in the Old West. Investigate a sprawling conspiracy, confront outlaws, and forge your own legend across the country.

**Highlights:** Become a U.S. marshal, Confront outlaws, Uncover a conspiracy, Explore the Old West, Craft your legend

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Broadway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-1849/id1313066253)

Manage a 19th-century New York theatre, navigating business, romance, and danger. Make critical choices to achieve box office glory or succumb to the city's challenges. This text-based adventure offers a rich narrative experience.

**Highlights:** Manage a theatre, High-stakes business, Dangerous romance, Risky alliances, Text-based adventure, Character customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tin Star free?

Tin Star costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Broadway free?

Broadway costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tin Star or Broadway?

Tin Star is rated higher. Tin Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Broadway averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Tin Star or Broadway have ads?

Both Tin Star and Broadway show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tin Star or Broadway?

Tin Star ships an update every 3 months, and Broadway every 6 months. Most recently, Tin Star was updated on November 1, 2026 and Broadway on November 4, 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.*