Comparison

Pulse vs Cinépolis Go

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse-Tech es una aplicación de Realidad Aumentada para dispositivos iPhone o iPad, que te permite visualizar contenido multimedia en Realidad Aumentada a través del uso de la cámara de los dispositivos móviles.

About

Cinépolis Go

Book movie tickets, view schedules, and access exclusive offers. Pre-order snacks and enjoy loyalty rewards. Explore diverse cinema formats like IMAX, 4DX, and VIP.

Highlights
  • Book movie tickets
  • View latest schedules
  • Exclusive offers
  • Pre-book snacks and food
  • Loyalty benefits and rewards
  • Explore cinema formats (IMAX, 4DX, VIP)
Features
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Your gateway to cinematic magic, right at your fingertips! 

Introducing the all-new Cinépolis App –Easily book movie tickets, stay updated with the latest schedules, save big with exciting offers and enjoy the convenience of pre-booking snacks and delicious food at Coffee Tree! 
Plus, unlock exclusive loyalty benefits and rewards with Club Cinépolis, because we appreciate you and our common love for movies!

At Cinépolis, we've got something for everyone. Explore our diverse range of movies across genres, from heartwarming dramas to thrilling action and everything in between. Explore Our Diverse Cinema Formats: IMAX: Witness movies like never before on the giant IMAX screen, with breathtaking visuals and immersive sound. 4DX: Feel the action come to life with 4DX, where your seat moves, and environmental effects make you a part of the movie. Dolby Atmos: Experience cinema with revolutionary sound technology for crystal-clear, immersive audio. Cinépolis VIP: Immerse yourself in opulence with our luxury cinema experience, featuring plush seating and personalized service. Cinépolis Onyx, powered by Samsung: Redefining cinema with cutting-edge 3D LED technology for an unparalleled viewing experience in India. ScreenX: Step into a new dimension with ScreenX, where the movie spills over the screen's edges. Junior Cinemas: Make family movie time special with our kid-friendly, fun-filled Junior Cinemas.
 Download our app today and let the magic of cinema come to life like never before. Your journey into the world of movies begins here!

Screenshots

Pulse3 screens
Cinépolis Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinépolis Go at fortnightly against Pulse's every 5 weeks. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update every 5 weeks, Cinépolis Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pulse versus Cinépolis Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseCinépolis Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB132 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPharmaconsult, S.A. de C.V.BowEight Technologies

Bugs and requests

Pulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cinépolis Go

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or create an account
  • Repeated errors when trying to purchase tickets
  • Incompatibility with non-Mexican phone numbers
  • Unexpected app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve payment and login functionality
  • Allow access and usage outside of Mexico
  • Optimize app performance and speed

In-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Cinépolis Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinépolis Go free?
Cinépolis Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Cinépolis Go have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Cinépolis Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or Cinépolis Go?
Pulse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cinépolis Go fortnightly. Most recently, Pulse was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cinépolis Go on October 21, 2026.

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