Comparison

Eclipse Cinemas vs James Connolly Trail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eclipse Cinemas

Easily plan your cinema visits by checking showtimes, watching trailers, and booking tickets. The app allows you to select seats, order concessions, and store e-tickets for a seamless experience. You can also manage your loyalty card details for automatic application to bookings.

Highlights
  • View showtimes and trailers
  • Book cinema tickets
  • Select seats
  • Order concessions
  • Store e-tickets
  • Manage loyalty cards
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Plan your next big screen experience from the comfort of your mobile; anytime, anywhere! Getting showtimes and booking tickets at Eclipse Cinemas could not be easier! Watch trailers, explore film times, and order your cinema treats in one easy to use app. Still not sure what to see? No problem! Use filters in the app to browse what’s showing now, what’s coming soon, and special performances, to help you decide. The easy to use booking system allows you to choose your film time, pick your seats, and add extras all in one simple order! Better than that, once you have finished your booking your e-tickets will be waiting for you in the app, so no need to queue to collect them at the cinema! You can also add your loyalty card details so you don’t have to remember it every time you come, and have it automatically apply to the bookings you make!

About

James Connolly Trail

Features
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Uncover the hidden heritage of James Connolly on the brand new James Connolly Heritage Trail. This dynamic new trail is supported by innovate Augmented Reality making it the first of its kind in Belfast. The trail takes you on a tour of the city, stopping at some of the most historically significant sites associated with James Connolly while exploring Belfast’s political, industrial, feminist and working class history and the cities role in shaping Ireland for the next 100 years. The Augmented Reality app allows visitors and citizens alike to bring the story of James Connolly in Belfast to life!

Screenshots

Eclipse Cinemas4 screens
James Connolly Trail3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: James Connolly Trail at every 4 weeks against Eclipse Cinemas's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse Cinemas ships an update every 4 months, James Connolly Trail every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Eclipse Cinemas versus James Connolly Trail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse CinemasJames Connolly Trail
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollaborative Software Ltd / Admit OneYellow Branding and Digital Media Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse Cinemas

No in-app purchases

None

James Connolly Trail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse Cinemas free?
Eclipse Cinemas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is James Connolly Trail free?
James Connolly Trail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse Cinemas or James Connolly Trail have ads?
Neither Eclipse Cinemas nor James Connolly Trail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse Cinemas or James Connolly Trail?
Eclipse Cinemas ships an update every 4 months, and James Connolly Trail every 4 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse Cinemas was updated on November 1, 2026 and James Connolly Trail on November 3, 2026.

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