# Bow Tie Mobile App

> Mobile app for finding showtimes and purchasing movie tickets. (iPhone/iPad app by Bow Tie Cinemas LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-tie-mobile-app/id986218092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bow Tie Cinemas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/986218091)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.16/5 from 235 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: Basque, Catalan, English, French, Galician, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Mongolian, Persian and 7 more
- Released: 2015-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-tie-mobile-app/id986218092/reviews.md

## What is Bow Tie Mobile App?

Since 1900, Bow Tie Cinemas has been a family owned destination for great movies and loyal customers.  Dedicated to service, we’re proud to offer the FREE Bow Tie Cinemas app for iPhone! 
Find movie showtimes and purchase tickets on-the-go by browsing by film title or theater from your iPhone.  Get your ticket confirmation with a scannable barcode right on your iPhone.  An email confirmation with printable confirmation page will also be sent to your email address. 
If you are a Criterion Club member, remember to log in with your account information to receive credit for all of your mobile transactions.
Get instant movie access at your fingertips and download the FREE Bow Tie Cinemas app now!

## Key features

- Find movie showtimes
- Purchase tickets on-the-go
- Browse by film title or theater
- Scannable barcode ticket confirmation
- Email confirmation with printable page
- Criterion Club member login for credit

## What do users think of Bow Tie Mobile App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 👍 Easy ticket purchasing process
- 👍 Convenient movie time lookup
- 👍 Useful for marking favorite theaters
- 💡 Flexibility in booking options

**Cons**

- 🐛 App freezes on logo/splash screen
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch
- 🐛 Login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Images and movie posters fail to load
- 🐛 App becomes unresponsive during ticket booking
- 🐛 Slow performance and sluggish loading times
- 🐛 Location permissions cause crashes
- 🐛 Seating chart contrast is poor and hard to read
- 🐛 Dark red on black color scheme lacks visibility
- 🐛 Clipboard privacy theft on launch
- ❌ Doesn't save user preferences (favorite cinema, region)
- ❌ Requires location selection every time app opens
- ❌ No Apple Wallet integration for tickets or loyalty cards
- ❌ Cannot add past movie purchases for loyalty points
- ❌ Voucher purchases not supported
- ❌ Rewards system is confusing and unclear
- ❌ Loyalty card number cannot be added to app
- ❌ No support for food and drink ordering
- 💰 Charges $5 booking fee for app purchases
- ⚠️ Inconsistent pricing between website and app
- ⚠️ Criterion Gold membership removal poorly communicated
- ⚠️ Staff uninformed about rewards program

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes on logo screen and won't progress
- App crashes immediately upon launch
- Login credentials not recognized despite working on website
- App logs out user while actively using it
- Images and movie posters fail to load
- Outdated movie listings and advertisements displayed
- App crashes when clicking food and drink options
- Cannot advance past seat selection screen
- App freezes after selecting movie time
- Stuck notification badge cannot be deleted
- Location permissions cause immediate crash
- App requires location selection every time it opens
- Search functionality broken
- Credit card scanning not working
- Criterion points accumulation is erroneous
- Inconsistent login behavior across sessions
- Payment information not saved or recognized
- App incompatible with iOS 10.3.2 and older devices
- Slow performance on ticket booking flow

**Most requested features**

- Add digital membership card to Apple Wallet
- Save favorite cinema as default location
- Implement Apple Wallet support for tickets
- Add ability to link past ticket purchases for loyalty points
- Display loyalty points balance in app
- Support voucher/gift card purchases
- Add phone number linking for purchase tracking
- Simplify rewards program and make it more transparent
- Enable full-screen support on iPad
- Integrate with Fandango platform for better reliability
- Add dark mode option
- Improve seating chart visibility and contrast
- Implement better location detection
- Add food and beverage ordering functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-tie-mobile-app/id986218092/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-07-05, version 5.09.500*

App won’t load beyond the initial logo screen. Tried deleting and reinstalling, same issue

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-07-01, version 5.09.500*

App no longer works. It frozen on the logo.

### 1/5 — Does Not Work

*2024-06-29, version 5.09.500*

This app used to work, but not in the last 6 months.  Just freezes on the red screen and doesn’t do anything.  This app is bricked and useless.

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD

*2024-06-22, version 5.09.500*

I downloaded the app before reading the reviews. (SMH). Do not download this app I couldn’t even sign in. Do not waste your time. The tech team has a lot of work to do. Such a disappointment. Right now it’s not even worth a star but the “feedback” wouldn’t let me send without putting one on it 😩

### 1/5 — Please Fix

*2024-06-04, version 5.09.500*

Please fix the app!!!

### 1/5 — FIX THE APP

*2024-05-26, version 5.09.500*

The app stopped working months ago and won’t open past the logo. Completely useless now!!!

### 1/5 — App never loads

*2024-05-14, version 5.09.500*

It use be be a useful app. Unfortunately for the last 6 months every time you try to open the app it just gets stuck in the initial bow tie cinema screen.

### 2/5 — Somethings wrong

*2024-05-03, version 5.09.500*

I used to use this app regularly. However here lately all it does is sit on the initial bow tie app screen with the logo and doesn’t go any farther.  What’s wrong?

### 2/5 — Fix it please

*2024-04-23, version 5.09.500*

It doesn't work anymore. It doesn't allow me to buy oe even open the app. ig was easy to use but not anymore

### 1/5 — Why do you have to select your cinema each time?

*2024-03-23, version 5.09.500*

Once you select a favorite cinema, it should be a set it and forget it thing. You have to do it each time you open this app. Also, the app sometimes refuses to poll beyond the opening screen. It just gets stuck. Lastly, it was a very under-communicated thing getting rid of the paid Criterion Gold membership. I have yet to see an offer for a special screening of a movie for the regular unpaid Criterion (Blue) Club. Seeing your available rewards is a bit of a guessing game. People at the concessions stand are under informed about Criterion rewards. I know Bowtie can do better.

## Frequently asked questions about Bow Tie Mobile App

### What does the Bow Tie Cinemas app do?

The app allows you to find movie showtimes and purchase tickets directly from your iPhone. You can browse by film title or theater and receive a scannable barcode for entry, along with an email confirmation.

### How do I get movie tickets with the app?

You can find movie showtimes and then proceed to purchase tickets directly within the app. Once purchased, you will receive a scannable barcode on your iPhone for easy access to the movie.

### Is the Bow Tie Cinemas app free to use?

Yes, the Bow Tie Cinemas app is completely free to download and use. There are no charges for the app itself, though you will still need to purchase tickets for the movies you wish to see.

### Can Criterion Club members use the app?

Yes, Criterion Club members can log in to their accounts within the app. This allows them to receive credit for all their mobile transactions, ensuring they earn rewards for their movie purchases.

### What information do I receive after purchasing tickets?

After purchasing tickets through the app, you will receive a scannable barcode directly on your iPhone for instant movie access. Additionally, an email confirmation with a printable confirmation page will be sent to your registered email address.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.013.200 — 2025-06-19

Resolved ticketing bug

### 5.09.500 — 2023-04-24

Bug fixes

### 5.08.900 — 2022-01-12

Bug Fixes
Performance Improvements

### 5.04.802 — 2020-01-22

Bug fixes, performance improvements

### 5.04.800 — 2019-11-21

UI changes, bug fixes

## Related topics

[bowtie](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bowtie)

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