# tkts

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id391589404](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id391589404)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id391589404`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Theatre Development Fund
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (130 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2010-11-10
- **Size:** 9.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tkts/id391589404)
- **Website:** [http://www.tdf.org/appmarketing](http://www.tdf.org/appmarketing)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tdf.org/nyc/51/Privacy-Policy](https://www.tdf.org/nyc/51/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

The Official TKTS app delivers real-time Broadway and Off-Broadway listings from the TKTS Discount Booths in New York City. It offers a comprehensive Show Search with show descriptions, performance schedules, theatre locations, accessibility information, and links to official show websites, plus TDF's Stages content (articles, videos, and podcasts) and TKTS planning tips.

With real-time updates from all TKTS booths, you can see what’s on sale and compare options for same-day tickets up to 50% off. The app directly mirrors the display boards at the TKTS booths so you know exactly what is available. The TKTS Booths have been a NYC theatre destination since 1973, with locations at Times Square and Lincoln Center, and the app is offered exclusively by the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit performing arts service organization.

## Rankings

- #142,740 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews largely condemn the TKTS app for reliability and usefulness: it often crashes, prompts for login, and cannot be used to purchase tickets, forcing users to stand in line. Browsing is possible, but limited by poor filtering and access for members. Some claim price misrepresentation and scams. A minority note the app is easy to use and recently updated to be faster, but overall experience is negative.

### Pros

- Ability to browse showtimes within the app.
- Easy-to-use interface.
- Recent updates make the app noticeably faster and smoother.

### Cons

- Cannot buy or exchange tickets in-app; you must stand in line or use the booth.
- Frequent crashes and instability; app often won't open or crashes during use.
- Login and membership syncing problems; prompts for login and limited access for TKTS/TDF members.
- Perceived scams, inflated prices, and unreliable or misrepresented deals.
- Poor browsing/search/filter experience; hard to view all shows and filter by date.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id391589404)