ROXY Cinemas UAE vs Roxy Theatre
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROXY Cinemas UAE
Easily book movie tickets for the latest blockbusters and international films. Browse showtimes, select seats, and pre-order snacks for a seamless cinematic experience at multiple Dubai locations.
- Browse movie releases and showtimes
- Book tickets online
- Select seats with an intuitive map
- Pre-order snacks
- Exclusive deals and events
- Save favorite cinemas
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ROXY Cinemas brings the ultimate movie experience to your fingertips. Browse the latest movie releases, check showtimes, book your tickets effortlessly, and enjoy exclusive deals and events. Whether it's a blockbuster hit, a family movie, or a special screening, ROXY Cinemas is your trusted companion for all things cinema. ROXY Cinemas offers a fresh, luxurious cinematic experience across four iconic locations in Dubai: Dubai Hills Mall, The Beach, City Walk, Al Khawaneej and Boxpark. With the ROXY Cinemas mobile app, you can easily book movie tickets online or buy movie tickets for the latest Hollywood, Bollywood, and international blockbusters in English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Tamil, and Malayalam. Planning a fun movie night with family or friends? The app makes it simple to check showtimes, choose your favorite seats using an intuitive seat map, and pre-order snacks to be delivered directly to your seat—all in just a few secure clicks. Why Download the ROXY Cinemas App? Book movie tickets online and manage your bookings quickly and easily. Browse the latest movies, showtimes, and locations across Dubai. Stay updated with notifications for advance bookings, exclusive offers, and special discounts. Customize your app experience by saving your favorite cinemas. Download the ROXY Cinemas app today and enjoy a seamless way to buy movie tickets and elevate your movie experience!
Roxy Theatre
Access daily showtimes and upcoming movie attractions. Get instant access to tickets and theater information. Receive promotional notifications so you never miss a show.
- Daily showtimes
- Coming soon attractions
- Instant ticket access
- Theater information
- Promotional notifications
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The Roxy Theatre app features daily showtimes and coming soon attractions. The app provides instant access to available showtimes, tickets, and theater information. Get the latest showtime information and promotional notifications. Never miss another show!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roxy Theatre at 5.0 against ROXY Cinemas UAE's 2.4. ROXY Cinemas UAE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roxy Theatre holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROXY Cinemas UAE has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ROXY Cinemas UAE ships an update every 2 weeks, Roxy Theatre every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ROXY Cinemas UAE | Roxy Theatre |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meraas Holdings | READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C. |
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ROXY Cinemas UAE
Roxy Theatre
In-app purchases
ROXY Cinemas UAE
No in-app purchases
Roxy Theatre
No in-app purchases
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