Phoenix Theatres vs Local Raydio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoenix Theatres
Plan your next movie outing with this app. Browse current and upcoming films, view showtimes, watch trailers, and purchase tickets. Reserve your preferred seats and store them digitally for easy access.
- View current and upcoming movies
- Get showtimes and watch trailers
- Purchase tickets
- Reserved seating
- Store tickets in-app
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Introducing the BRAND-NEW Phoenix Theatres Mobile App. Download it today change the way you plan your next night out now featuring Reserved Seating. it’s Everything You Need All-In-One place: - See which movies are playing in theatres now or coming soon - Get showtimes and watch movie trailers - Purchase tickets without having to go to the theatre - Pick the perfect seat - Store tickets conveniently in the app It’s Quick, It’s Easy, It’s convenient Phoenix Threats offer additional amenities at select movie theatres including: - 100% Heated Reclining Seats - ENCORE - “The Big Picture Experience” - OVATION Immersive Sound System Phoenix Theatres is a Michigan-based theatre company that operates 5 theatres in the United States. We currently operate 3 theatres in Michigan - Laurel Park Place in Livonia, the Mall of Monroe in Monroe, and at the Classic State-Wayne in Wayne. We have location in Dubuque, IA at the Kennedy Mall and the Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Local Raydio
This app provides a local online radio experience with music, community news, and live broadcasts. Discover local sports, events, and exclusive podcasts. It also offers opportunities for advertisers to reach a local audience.
- Local online radio station
- Upbeat music selection
- Community insights and news
- Live broadcasts
- Local sports and events coverage
- Exclusive podcasts
- Advertiser opportunities
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Raydio is your local online radio station, designed to keep you connected and entertained 24/7. With a blend of upbeat music, community insights, and live broadcasts, Raydio delivers a fun, local vibe tailored just for you. Tap into everything from local sports and events to exclusive podcasts and dynamic advertiser opportunities—all with a simple click. Tune in and enjoy Raydio’s unique mix of music, community, and positivity.
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Verdict
Phoenix Theatres and Local Raydio both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Local Raydio's written reviews are positive against 48% of Phoenix Theatres's. Local Raydio also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 19 months). Phoenix Theatres's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local Raydio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix Theatres has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Phoenix Theatres's written reviews are positive against 100% of Local Raydio's.
Phoenix Theatres ships an update every 19 months, Local Raydio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoenix Theatres | Local Raydio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Theatres LLC | Raydio Corp |
Customer experience
Phoenix Theatres
Local Raydio
Bugs and requests
Phoenix Theatres
Reported bugs
4 issues- Errors during ticket purchase
- Inability to log in to account
- Missing local theater listings
- Lack of location-based theater suggestions
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow saving of payment information
- Implement a loyalty program
- Improve seat selection flexibility
- Provide option to adjust Dolby Atmos volume
Local Raydio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Phoenix Theatres
No in-app purchases
Local Raydio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Phoenix Theatres free?
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