Metrograph vs Pulp Showtimes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metrograph
Access a curated selection of films and exclusive series, including new releases and rediscoveries. Watch content from the cinema at home or on the go, and create your personal watchlist. Enjoy bonus content and interviews.
- Curated film library
- Exclusive series
- Streaming premieres
- Bonus content and interviews
- Watchlist creation
- Offline viewing
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Metrograph is the ultimate destination for movie lovers. From new releases to exciting rediscoveries, and exclusive series, Metrograph provides the best in curation, in theater and available on demand. Watch films and series screening exclusively at Metrograph’s cinemas from the comfort of your home or on the go on our new mobile app, or curate your own watchlist of films on the platform. FEATURES - The Metrograph Pictures library, plus limited engagements, curated collections, and titles hand selected by Metrograph’s programming team. - Films and series screening in Metrograph’s theaters and streaming exclusively on Metrograph At Home. - Streaming Premieres, original bonus content, interviews with your favorite directors, introductions from guest curators, and more. - Watch list and offline viewing. Terms of Service: https://watch.metrograph.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.metrograph.com/privacy
Pulp Showtimes
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.
- Local revival house showtimes
- Classic film listings
- Big screen event notifications
- Film enthusiast focused
- Cross-device support
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Not all showtime apps are created equal. If you're a film lover, you're probably frustrated by the absence of local revival houses on mainstream showtime apps. With Pulp, you can see all the classic films playing in your area, so you never miss a chance to catch it on the big screen. By installing this app, you agree to the terms of the following license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pulp Showtimes at 5.0 against Metrograph's 4.5. Pulp Showtimes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Metrograph's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Pulp Showtimes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metrograph asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pulp Showtimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Metrograph's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulp Showtimes's.
Metrograph ships an update every 4 months, Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metrograph | Pulp Showtimes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Metrograph | unsame llc |
Customer experience
Metrograph
Pulp Showtimes
In-app purchases
Metrograph
No in-app purchases
Pulp Showtimes
- Moviegoer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile +7 Days trial$9.991 Year
