Comparison

CMX Cinemas vs Aurora Cineplex

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

Head to head
About

CMX Cinemas

Easily find movies, watch trailers, and purchase tickets directly from your phone. Manage your CMX membership, view booking history, and access your digital ticket for seamless entry. Enjoy an improved user experience with quick access to all your moviegoing needs.

Highlights
  • Search movies and view trailers
  • Purchase cinema tickets
  • Manage CMX membership
  • View booking history
  • Access digital tickets
  • Request refunds
Features
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The new CMX Cinemas mobile app is now available for our CMX guests! The upgraded app features a brand-new interface with more to offer moviegoers like you. What You Can Do: • Search for movies and view the latest movie trailers and promotions • Set location preferences manually if you do not wish to provide location • Purchase cinema tickets on the app with your CMX Gift Cards or credit/debit cards • Sign up to become a CMX member or sign in if you already are one • Manage your profile account and saved cards • View your current movie purchases and booking history • Access your digital ticket to scan QR code upon entry • Request for a refund About the App, 1. New and improved for a better user experience 2. New and upgraded User Profile 3. Access all your information with just a few taps 4. Performance improvements and bug fixes

About

Aurora Cineplex

Features
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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!

Screenshots

CMX Cinemas4 screens
Aurora Cineplex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CMX Cinemas at none against Aurora Cineplex's shown. CMX Cinemas also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Cineplex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMX Cinemas has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CMX Cinemas versus Aurora Cineplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMX CinemasAurora Cineplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCinemex Holdings USA, IncREADY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.

Bugs and requests

CMX Cinemas

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Booking history disappearing
  • Seat selection and checkout process failures
  • Inconsistent app updates and functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Improve rewards/points tracking
  • Provide more movie details and descriptions
  • Allow in-app food/concession ordering

Aurora Cineplex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CMX Cinemas

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Cineplex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMX Cinemas free?
CMX Cinemas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Cineplex free?
Aurora Cineplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CMX Cinemas or Aurora Cineplex?
Aurora Cineplex is rated higher. CMX Cinemas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Aurora Cineplex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CMX Cinemas or Aurora Cineplex have ads?
Aurora Cineplex shows ads; CMX Cinemas does not.

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