# ROW8 vs Showbox Theatres

The clearest difference is rating: Showbox Theatres at 5.0 against ROW8's 3.0. Showbox Theatres also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). ROW8's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROW8 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Showbox Theatres asks for nothing beyond the download.

Showbox Theatres holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROW8 has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROW8 | Showbox Theatres |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbox-theatres/id6478176322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) | [READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461665525) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pay-as-you-watch model
- 👍 No subscription fees
- 👍 Good selection of movies
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go users
- 👍 Great deals and pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Movies not playing/freezing
- 🐛 Lagging and stuttering video
- 🐛 Poor video/audio quality
- 🐛 Inconsistent purchase history

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Movie playback issues (lag, stutter, freeze)
- Audio out of sync
- Buy button not working
- Purchased movies not appearing in library

**Requested features**

- Implement Vision Pro app
- Picture-in-picture capability needed
- Split-screen viewing support


### Showbox Theatres

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbox-theatres/id6478176322)

Find daily movie showtimes and discover upcoming attractions. Get instant access to showtimes, seat availability, pricing, and theater details. Receive promotional notifications so you never miss a movie.

**Highlights:** Daily showtimes, Upcoming attractions, Seat availability, Pricing information, Theater details, Promotional notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROW8 free?

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

### Is Showbox Theatres free?

Showbox Theatres is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ROW8 or Showbox Theatres?

Showbox Theatres is rated higher. ROW8 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Showbox Theatres averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ROW8 or Showbox Theatres have ads?

Both ROW8 and Showbox Theatres show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*