Comparison

Eclipse Cinemas vs IFTUK

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

IFTUK

Features
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Formerly known as IRISH FILM LONDON, Irish Film & Television UK (IFTUK) showcases and celebrates the best of Irish culture through the digital medium. We promote world class Irish Film, Television and Animation throughout the UK The App and will keep you up to date with everything that is happening in Irish Film, Animation & TV and will including: Details of upcoming IFTUK Events including The Irish Film Awards. Details of upcoming IFTUK Festivals including Irish Film Festival London, The Brigid’s Day Film Festival and The St. Patrick's Film Festival Screening Schedules Film profiles & information including trailers etc A Community area The ability to create your own profile The ability to network and connect with other App users

Screenshots

Eclipse Cinemas4 screens
IFTUK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IFTUK at every 6 days 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, IFTUK every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Eclipse Cinemas versus IFTUK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse CinemasIFTUK
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCollaborative Software Ltd / Admit Onei2i Media Limited

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse Cinemas

No in-app purchases

None

IFTUK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse Cinemas free?
Eclipse Cinemas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFTUK free?
IFTUK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eclipse Cinemas or IFTUK have ads?
Neither Eclipse Cinemas nor IFTUK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse Cinemas or IFTUK?
Eclipse Cinemas ships an update every 4 months, and IFTUK every 6 days. Most recently, Eclipse Cinemas was updated on September 26, 2026 and IFTUK on October 7, 2026.

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