Comparison

Critic vs Box Office Movies (BOM)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Critic

Discover what friends are watching and their opinions on movies and shows. Avoid wasted time searching for new content by seeing trending titles.

Highlights
  • See friends' watchlists
  • View friends' movie/show ratings
  • Discover trending content
  • Save time searching for new shows
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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See what your friends are watching and what they think about it. Save yourself the time of searching for new shows and movies by knowing whats hot in the streets.

About

Box Office Movies (BOM)

Discover what's playing in theaters with instant lists of must-see films. Explore recent box office rankings, revenue details, and get insights into top-grossing movies. Access trailers, cast information, reviews, and the latest movie news.

Highlights
  • Current cinema film lists
  • Box office rankings
  • Film revenue details
  • Movie trailers and BTS
  • Cast and crew information
  • Reviews and earnings
  • Movie news updates
Features
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Box Office Movies - Your Ultimate Cinema Companion Are you searching for the perfect movie currently showing in cinemas? Box Office Movies puts the entire world of film right in your pocket - from what's playing tonight to the all-time box office charts, live rankings, and personalized tier lists that follow you across every device. STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MOVIES Stay ahead of the crowd with live box office standings. See exactly which films are dominating the weekend - US domestic and worldwide - with full revenue breakdowns. Dig deep into any title: critic scores from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic, plus audience ratings, cast and crew profiles, official trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, and everywhere you can watch it right now. DISCOVER WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING Now Playing, Top Rated, Popular and Upcoming - always fresh from TMDB Trending Movies and TV Shows - daily and weekly charts Browse by genre, search by title, or explore actor filmographies Detailed movie and TV pages with full cast, crew, seasons, and episodes Official trailers and BTS footage (YouTube-powered) IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ratings side by side Where to Watch - streaming availability via JustWatch TV Shows Airing Today - never miss tonight's episode Entertainment news - the latest headlines from the film world Actor profiles - biography, known-for, full filmography Nearby Theaters - find cinemas close to you BOX OFFICE - LIVE AND HISTORICAL Weekly US domestic and worldwide box office charts Weekend gross and cumulative revenue for every title Full Box Office History Archive [Premium] - browse every past weekend going back years, both US and worldwide RANK EVERYTHING - YOUR WAY [Premium] Build your personal S / A / B / C / D / F tier lists for movies, TV shows, and actors. Drag and drop titles into the exact tier and position you want. Every change saves to the cloud the instant you lift your finger - open the app on any device and your rankings are right where you left them. SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES [Premium] Your Watch Later list and tier rankings are stored in the cloud. Log in on a new phone or tablet and everything is restored automatically - your saves, your rankings, your exact positions. Nothing is ever lost. NOW IN 13 LANGUAGES Box Office Movies speaks your language. Choose from English, Arabic(عربي), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and Turkish. The app detects your preferred language automatically, syncs it to your account, and restores it on every device you sign in to. All movie titles, overviews, and cast details are loaded in your language directly from TMDB. Full right-to-left layout for Arabic. NEVER MISS A MOMENT Push notifications keep you updated on the latest releases and box office news the moment they drop. FLEXIBLE SIGN-IN Create an account with your email, sign in with Google or Apple, or use your phone number with a one-tap SMS code. Your subscription and saved content follow you everywhere. PREMIUM - UNLOCK EVERYTHING Go Premium with a monthly or yearly subscription and get the full experience: Complete ad-free viewing - banners, native ads, and full-screen ads all gone instantly Full box office history archive - every weekend going back years Personal tier rankings for movies, TV shows and actors Cross-device sync for rankings and Watch Later Rankings restored to exact placements and positions on every device Download Box Office Movies now and immerse yourself in the world of cinema - the charts, the rankings, the stories, all in one place. Note: Box Office Movies shows movie details, trailers, ratings, and box office data. It does not stream full movies. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://codedstar.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Critic4 screens
Box Office Movies (BOM)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Critic and Box Office Movies (BOM) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Critic's written reviews are positive against 25% of Box Office Movies (BOM)'s. Critic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Box Office Movies (BOM)'s advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Box Office Movies (BOM) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Critic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Critic against 4.7 for Box Office Movies (BOM). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Office Movies (BOM) has 215 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Critic's written reviews are positive against 25% of Box Office Movies (BOM)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Critic ships an update every 2 weeks, Box Office Movies (BOM) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Critic versus Box Office Movies (BOM): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCriticBox Office Movies (BOM)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)4.7 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTr3umphant.Designs, LLCAminu Abdulsalam

Customer experience

Critic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Box Office Movies (BOM)

All ratings215 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Critic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Office Movies (BOM)

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Critic free?
Critic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Office Movies (BOM) free?
Box Office Movies (BOM) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Critic or Box Office Movies (BOM)?
Box Office Movies (BOM) is rated higher. Critic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Box Office Movies (BOM) averages 4.7 from 215 ratings.
Do Critic or Box Office Movies (BOM) have ads?
Box Office Movies (BOM) shows ads; Critic does not.
Which is updated more often, Critic or Box Office Movies (BOM)?
Critic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Box Office Movies (BOM) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Critic was updated on June 4, 2026 and Box Office Movies (BOM) on September 17, 2026.

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