# Really AR vs Reading Cinemas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Really AR at 50% against Reading Cinemas's 3%. Really AR also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5). Reading Cinemas's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Really AR holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Cinemas has 74 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Really AR's written reviews are positive against 3% of Reading Cinemas's.

Really AR ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading Cinemas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Really AR | Reading Cinemas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-ar/id1496660341/reviews)** | [1.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-cinemas/id6474148131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 2.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOVIEBILL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474994263) | [Reading International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239916102) |

## What reviewers say

### Really AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-ar/id1496660341)

Experience movie magic with augmented reality. Encounter characters, enter new worlds, and collect virtual items. This app brings cinematic adventures to life with interactive 3D elements and portals.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experiences, Interactive 3D characters, Collectible props and costumes, Virtual movie portals, Cinematic adventure immersion

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading Cinemas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-cinemas/id6474148131)

Easily find movies playing at your local cinema and purchase tickets directly from your mobile device. Skip the lines by ordering food and drinks in advance, and manage your movie history with a user account.

**Highlights:** Browse movie showtimes, Purchase tickets on-the-go, Order food and drinks in advance, Redeem gift cards, Save movie history, View upcoming screenings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is much better after updates (recent positive review)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and glitchy
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Beyond useless
- 🐛 Poorly designed
- 🐛 Uses excessive data

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- App is slow
- App has tons of glitches
- App is beyond useless
- App uses almost 3GB of data in less than 10 min

**Requested features**

- Allow landscape mode on tablets
- Add a 'back' arrow
- Bring back the old, working app
- Offer a subscription service
- Improve user experience and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Really AR free?

Really AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading Cinemas free?

Reading Cinemas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Really AR or Reading Cinemas?

Really AR is rated higher. Really AR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Reading Cinemas averages 1.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do Really AR or Reading Cinemas have ads?

Really AR shows ads; Reading Cinemas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Really AR or Reading Cinemas?

Really AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reading Cinemas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Really AR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Reading Cinemas on October 17, 2026.

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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.*