# Idle Tap Cinema — Movie Time!

> Idle tycoon game simulating movie theater management and growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Neon Play Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tap-cinema/id1490234503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neon Play Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372207888)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 557 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 290 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tap-cinema/id1490234503/reviews.md

## What is Idle Tap Cinema?

Will you be a cinema tycoon?

Startup the popcorn machine, print your tickets and watch as your cinema grows into a massive movie theatre. 

With a buzz of popcorn in the air, fill your cinema and sell tickets to the biggest HD movies. 
The queue at the Box Office is growing fast, there are movies to be seen and snacks to be munched. Upgrade to build multi-screens, earn more money from tickets and keep the popcorn flowing. 

Build your cinema world and become the ultimate business tycoon. How much popcorn can you sell? Can you fill the movie theatres?

For when you’re away, hire a manager to keep the popcorn buzz going and the cinema reel running.

## Key features

- Start popcorn machine
- Sell tickets
- Upgrade cinema screens
- Earn money
- Hire managers
- Build cinema empire

## What do users think of Idle Tap Cinema?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Super fun game
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Less stressful gameplay
- 👍 Awesome and addicting
- 👍 Can't put phone down
- 👍 Good game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ads do not work
- 🐛 No rewards for watching videos
- 🐛 Progress is slow without rewards
- 🐛 Power-ups not working
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bottleneck in spawn rate
- 🐛 Ticket queues often empty

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cash boost ads not working
- No reward for watching ads
- Bug preventing payout in reward videos
- Power-ups not working as supposed to

**Most requested features**

- More levels
- More screens
- More movies
- Upgrade movie theater (2D to 3D to XD)
- Mini arcade in theater
- Upgrade near entrance for faster customer response
- Increase spawn rate
- Make in-game text bigger

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tap-cinema/id1490234503/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2x cash boost fail, but great game.

*2020-08-08, version 1.1.0*

I have watched 27 ads and got no cash boost so if you don’t get the boost then don’t make it pop up ,but still super fun game.

### 3/5 — Bugs

*2020-04-15, version 1.1.0*

The ads do not work 95% of the time, so you watch an ad only to get no reward. I know they know how this should work as their Idle Tap Airport works great. Once it gets fixed it will be great, until that time it’s not worth the time.

### 1/5 — Why?

*2020-04-15, version 1.1.0*

This game has no instructions

### 4/5 — Text Size

*2020-03-25, version 1.1.0*

The game is great! The graphics are appealing and the game is less stressful than other games. One suggestion would be to make the in game text bigger like in the settings for example.

### 5/5 — Udhhhq was the day you got your message about

*2020-03-14, version 1.1.0*

Thank goodness

### 1/5 — No rewards for watching videos...

*2020-02-06, version 1.1.0*

If you are okay with that, then you'll love the game. It makes progress really slow. I love this developer’s games, but there seems to be a bug precenting payout in reward videos. 

I updated all apps, my phone, and restarted to no avail. Need to fix this...

### 5/5 — The game

*2020-01-30, version 1.1.0*

The game is awesome and super addicting! Totally recommend

### 2/5 — It needs a lot of bug fixes

*2020-01-29, version 1.1.0*

One would be it would be nice if there was more levels to the game. Two would be I would like the game more if it could up to 20 screens like in real life and it would be nice if you could upgrade your movie theater from a 2d to a 3D to an Xd Version that way it gives your customers options and it would be nice if you could add a mini arcade in the theater for customers who want to stick around a bit longer. And three would be it if you could get these power ups to actually work like there suppose to I would watch a ad just for a 2x the money for five minutes and still get nothing you guys still have a lot of bugs to work out and it would be nice if you could have a upgrade near the entrance that has you responding the customers a lot more quickly.

### 1/5 — 15 min 2x money boost

*2020-01-04, version 1.1.0*

I just watched ten videos while the reward was on the 2x for 5 minutes watched like ten videos and did not receive the 2x for 15 min bonus if your not going to reward the person for watching the video take it down that was a waste of my life watching the videos for nothing don’t care about the add more interested in the game

### 4/5 — I love it

*2020-01-04, version 1.1.0*

I love the game but there is A LOTTT OF ADS 😶😶😶 I would pay a dollar to not have ads 🤣

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Tap Cinema

### What is Idle Tap Cinema?

Idle Tap Cinema is an idle tycoon game where you build and manage your own movie theater. You start by setting up a popcorn machine and selling tickets, then upgrade your cinema to attract more customers and earn more money.

### What are the key features of Idle Tap Cinema?

Key features include starting the popcorn machine, selling tickets to HD movies, upgrading to multi-screen theaters, earning money from ticket sales, and hiring managers to automate operations. The goal is to build a cinema empire.

### Is Idle Tap Cinema free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. The provided data indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a completely free experience.

### Who is Idle Tap Cinema for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy idle tycoon and simulation games. It's particularly suited for those who like the idea of building and managing a business, specifically a movie theater, and seeing it grow over time.

### Can I play Idle Tap Cinema offline?

While the core gameplay involves active management, the game allows you to hire managers. These managers will keep the popcorn buzz going and the cinema reel running even when you are away, enabling progress even without constant attention.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.0 — 2019-12-13

New opportunities to earn money and speed up areas of your cinema.
Important bug fix for potential issues with cinema screens.

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