# Weekend Read 2 vs Pulp Showtimes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulp Showtimes at 100% against Weekend Read 2's 42%. Pulp Showtimes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Weekend Read 2's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weekend Read 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pulp Showtimes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pulp Showtimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekend Read 2 has 131 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Weekend Read 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulp Showtimes's.

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weekend Read 2 | Pulp Showtimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulp-showtimes/id6468538248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Quote-Unquote LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755617694) | [unsame llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710056818) |

## What reviewers say

### Weekend Read 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355)

This app optimizes screenplays for comfortable reading on mobile devices. It supports various file formats and offers features like customizable text, character highlighting, and read-aloud functionality.

**Highlights:** Optimized screenplay display, Supports PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, and more, Customizable fonts and text sizes, Character highlighting, Read aloud functionality, Page-specific notes, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekend Read 2 Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekend Read 2 Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |


### Pulp Showtimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulp-showtimes/id6468538248)

Discover local screenings of classic and revival films often missed by mainstream apps. Never miss an opportunity to see your favorite movies on the big screen again. Perfect for dedicated film enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Local revival house showtimes, Classic film listings, Big screen event notifications, Film enthusiast focused, Cross-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moviegoer | $2.99 | per month |
| Cinephile | $2.99 | per month |
| Cinephile + | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weekend Read 2 free?

Weekend Read 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pulp Showtimes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weekend Read 2 or Pulp Showtimes?

Pulp Showtimes is rated higher. Weekend Read 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Pulp Showtimes averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Weekend Read 2 or Pulp Showtimes have ads?

Neither Weekend Read 2 nor Pulp Showtimes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weekend Read 2 or Pulp Showtimes?

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. Most recently, Weekend Read 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pulp Showtimes on October 4, 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.*