Comparison

Fandor vs Pulp Showtimes

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

Head to head
About

Fandor

Discover a curated collection of independent, international, documentary, and classic films. Explore dozens of genres, enjoy exclusive content, and read in-depth articles about cinema. Filmmakers can also submit their work for consideration.

Highlights
  • Curated library of indie, international, documentary, and classic films
  • Dozens of genres and subgenres
  • Access to Keyframe publication (articles & video essays)
  • Curated lists and spotlights
  • Film submission platform for filmmakers
  • Ad-free viewing with Premium plans
Features
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The home for cinephiles, Fandor offers a premier library of exceptional indie, international, documentary, and classic films, hand-picked to bring you an unparalleled cinematic experience. Our dozens of genres include styles you know and love from comedy, drama, film noir, and science fiction to rare gems you may have never seen before in creature-feature, Pre-Code, avant-garde, and grindhouse. FEATURES: ● The Fandor library of thousands of hours of the finest independent, international, documentary, and classic films with new additions continuously added for a low monthly price. ● Dozens of genres and subgenres in categories ranging from film festival winners to cult classics to enjoy films of every mood. ● Access to Keyframe, our digital publication of articles and video essays dedicated to the art of cinema. ● Fandor Spotlights and curated lists to help you find new film favorites and works from exciting new filmmakers. ● Hand-picked selection of films by cinephiles, for cinephiles. Filmmakers welcome! We accept film submissions through the Fandor app for the opportunity to be featured, with selections made by our team of film experts. The next film you see on Fandor could be your own! SUBSCRIPTIONS: Sign up for Fandor’s Premium plans to go even further into the art of cinema. Fandor subscribers receive access to the entire Fandor library ad-free, including Fandor Exclusives and Originals, and access to your personalized My Library of Fandor films. All subscription payments will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.fandor.com/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.fandor.com/privacy-policy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Local revival house showtimes
  • Classic film listings
  • Big screen event notifications
  • Film enthusiast focused
  • Cross-device support
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Fandor4 screens
Pulp Showtimes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pulp Showtimes at 100% against Fandor's 30%. Pulp Showtimes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, 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. Fandor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pulp Showtimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Fandor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pulp Showtimes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fandor versus Pulp Showtimes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFandorPulp Showtimes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (37 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB43 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCinedigmunsame llc

Customer experience

Fandor

All ratings37 ratings
Positive59.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative65.0%

Pulp Showtimes

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fandor

Subscriptions3
  • Fandor monthly plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fandor quarterly plan7 Days trial$13.493 Months
  • Fandor yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Pulp Showtimes

Subscriptions3
  • Moviegoer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Cinephile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Cinephile +7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Fandor free?
Fandor 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, Fandor or Pulp Showtimes?
Pulp Showtimes is rated higher. Fandor averages 3.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Pulp Showtimes averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Fandor or Pulp Showtimes have ads?
Fandor shows ads; Pulp Showtimes does not.
Which is updated more often, Fandor or Pulp Showtimes?
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and Pulp Showtimes fortnightly. Most recently, Fandor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pulp Showtimes on October 21, 2026.

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