WXPL vs Pulp Showtimes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WXPL
Stream live radio shows from a university's student-run station. Access a diverse range of programming directly from your mobile device.
- Live radio streaming
- Student-run station
- Variety of shows
- University official app
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WXPL is the official app for Fitchburg State University's student-run radio station. Listen online to a wide variety of live radio shows. Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Fitchburg State University offers over 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs.
Pulp Showtimes
Discover local screenings of classic and revival films often missed by mainstream apps. Never miss an opportunity to see your favorite movies on the big screen again. Perfect for dedicated film enthusiasts.
- Local revival house showtimes
- Classic film listings
- Big screen event notifications
- Film enthusiast focused
- Cross-device support
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Not all showtime apps are created equal. If you're a film lover, you're probably frustrated by the absence of local revival houses on mainstream showtime apps. With Pulp, you can see all the classic films playing in your area, so you never miss a chance to catch it on the big screen. By installing this app, you agree to the terms of the following license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WXPL at none against Pulp Showtimes's 3. Pulp Showtimes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pulp Showtimes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WXPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WXPL against 5.0 for Pulp Showtimes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulp Showtimes has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
WXPL ships an update every 21 months, Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WXPL | Pulp Showtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fitchburg State University | unsame llc |
Customer experience
WXPL
Pulp Showtimes
In-app purchases
WXPL
No in-app purchases
Pulp Showtimes
- Moviegoer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile +7 Days trial$9.991 Year
