# Tenth Frame Cinema vs ROW8

The clearest difference is rating: Tenth Frame Cinema at 5.0 against ROW8's 3.3. Tenth Frame Cinema also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). ROW8's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROW8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Tenth Frame Cinema asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tenth Frame Cinema holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROW8 has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tenth Frame Cinema ships an update every 7 months, ROW8 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tenth Frame Cinema | ROW8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenth-frame-cinema/id1029986566/reviews)** | [3.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Moviegoing, Llc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558552317) | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) |

## What reviewers say

### Tenth Frame Cinema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenth-frame-cinema/id1029986566)

Access movie showtimes, detailed descriptions, and purchase tickets for Tenth Frame Cinemas. Stay informed about all films, view movie information including ratings and cast, and easily contact the theater.

**Highlights:** View movie showtimes, Purchase tickets, Access movie descriptions, See movie ratings and actors, Contact theater via email or phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ROW8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025)

Access the newest movies directly from theaters, ahead of their release on subscription services. This app offers a pay-per-view model, meaning you only pay for the films you choose to watch.

**Highlights:** Latest movies from theaters, Early access before streaming, Pay-per-view model, No subscription required, Movie Love Guaranteed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.99 HD Movie Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3.99 HD Movie Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 HD Movie Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.99 HD Movie Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 HD Movie Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7.99 HD Movie Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12.99 HD Movie Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| 13.99 HD Movie Purchase | $13.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Rental | $18.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Purchase | $18.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 23.99 HD Movie Purchase | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Rental | $24.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 28.99 HD Movie Purchase | $28.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tenth Frame Cinema free?

Tenth Frame Cinema is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ROW8 free?

ROW8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tenth Frame Cinema or ROW8?

Tenth Frame Cinema is rated higher. Tenth Frame Cinema averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ROW8 averages 3.3 from 48 ratings.

### Do Tenth Frame Cinema or ROW8 have ads?

ROW8 shows ads; Tenth Frame Cinema does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tenth Frame Cinema or ROW8?

Tenth Frame Cinema ships an update every 7 months, and ROW8 every 2 months. Most recently, Tenth Frame Cinema was updated on June 11, 2026 and ROW8 on September 23, 2026.

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