# TheaterEars vs Zkipp

TheaterEars and Zkipp both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Zkipp's written reviews are positive against 61% of TheaterEars's. Zkipp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). TheaterEars's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 1) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheaterEars sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Zkipp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheaterEars against 5.0 for Zkipp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheaterEars has 59K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of TheaterEars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zkipp's.

TheaterEars ships an update every 2 weeks, Zkipp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheaterEars | Zkipp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theaterears/id1011285354/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zkipp/id1540758221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Theater Ears, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011285353) | [Zkipp, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540637792) |

## What reviewers say

### TheaterEars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theaterears/id1011285354)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Watch new release films in Spanish at the movie theater. Select your movie, showtime, and language, and the app will sync to play the full soundtrack in Spanish through your phone. Enjoy cine en Español without language barriers.

**Highlights:** Watch new release films in Spanish, Syncs with movie via phone microphone, Thousands of theaters available (US & PR), Advanced reservations for upcoming movies, Supports all premium formats (IMAX, 3D, etc.), Rate and share favorite movies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ULTRA Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| ULTRA Subscription (Returning) | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultra Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| ULTRA - Yearly Sub (Returning) | $19.99 | per year |
| TE ULTRA - Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Translation | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Works super well
- 👍 Flawless service
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not worth it
- 🐛 Doesn't work at home
- 🔒 Location permissions and others
- 🐛 Incorrect information
- 🐛 Worked great the 1st time

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work in Canada
- Charged after canceling
- Keeps saying synced but no sound
- Some movies aren't showing up
- Location not found

**Requested features**

- English Stream
- Add more movies please
- Bring Brazilian Portuguese track! Specially for animations!


### Zkipp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zkipp/id1540758221)

Discover and book tickets for exciting local events, from concerts to festivals. Access exclusive merchandise and unlock premium content for an immersive fan experience. Elevate your event attendance with this all-in-one entertainment solution.

**Highlights:** Discover exciting events, Seamless ticket booking, Shop exclusive merchandise, Access exclusive content, Immersive fan experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheaterEars free?

TheaterEars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zkipp free?

Zkipp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TheaterEars or Zkipp?

Zkipp is rated higher. TheaterEars averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Zkipp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TheaterEars or Zkipp have ads?

TheaterEars shows ads; Zkipp does not.

### Which is updated more often, TheaterEars or Zkipp?

TheaterEars ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zkipp every 3 weeks. Most recently, TheaterEars was updated on November 5, 2026 and Zkipp on November 3, 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.*