MidcoTV vs Cinema 8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MidcoTV
Stream live TV, cloud DVR recordings, and On Demand content on your device. Manage recordings remotely and access additional shows through TV Everywhere networks. Enjoy up to three simultaneous streams within your home network.
- Stream live TV
- Access cloud DVR recordings
- Watch On Demand content
- Schedule and manage recordings remotely
- Access TV Everywhere networks
- Up to three simultaneous streams
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After connecting MidcoTV equipment to your TV, download the MidcoTV app. When you're on your home network, you can stream live TV, recordings from your cloud DVR, ON Demand content and more on your device, so everyone can watch what they want (up to three streams at once!). Plus, you can schedule and manage your recordings from anywhere and access TV Everywhere networks to watch more shows.
Cinema 8
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The app features daily showtimes and coming soon attractions. The app provides instant access to available showtimes, seats, pricing, and theatre information. Get the latest showtime information and promotional notifications. Never miss another show!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinema 8 at every 4 months against MidcoTV's every 12 months. Cinema 8 also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.
MidcoTV ships an update every 12 months, Cinema 8 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MidcoTV | Cinema 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (72 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 378 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midcontinent Communications Inc. | READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
MidcoTV
No in-app purchases
Cinema 8
No in-app purchases
