# ROW8 vs Apollo Kinas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ROW8 at 38% against Apollo Kinas's 0%. ROW8 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Apollo Kinas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, Apollo Kinas every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROW8 | Apollo Kinas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **48** | — |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) | [Apollo Kino OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027388407) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Apollo Kinas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-kinas/id1502107546)

Discover movie showtimes, watch trailers, and purchase cinema tickets. Get digital tickets for easy entry and receive notifications about discounts and movie start times. Access exclusive club member bonuses.

**Highlights:** Browse movie schedules, Watch movie trailers, Buy cinema tickets, Digital tickets for entry, Upcoming movie catalog, Cinema news and updates, Club membership bonuses

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROW8 free?

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

### Is Apollo Kinas free?

Apollo Kinas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ROW8 or Apollo Kinas have ads?

ROW8 shows ads; Apollo Kinas does not.

### Which is updated more often, ROW8 or Apollo Kinas?

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, and Apollo Kinas every 6 weeks. Most recently, ROW8 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Apollo Kinas on October 8, 2026.

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