# Cinépolis vs Dulce Halloween

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dulce Halloween at 50% against Cinépolis's 4%. Dulce Halloween also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Cinépolis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (818 vs 115). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dulce Halloween sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cinépolis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dulce Halloween holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinépolis has 818 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Cinépolis's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dulce Halloween's.

Cinépolis ships an update every 3 weeks, Dulce Halloween every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cinépolis | Dulce Halloween |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (818 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinepolis/id352134875/reviews) | **[4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dulce-halloween/id6744620765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **818** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IA interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/352134878) | [ABO Digital Media, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722359842) |

## What reviewers say

### Cinépolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinepolis/id352134875)

Easily find movie theaters, purchase or reserve tickets in just three steps, and order concessions for pickup. Join the loyalty program for exclusive benefits. Enjoy a seamless cinema experience from your phone.

**Highlights:** Locate cinemas and change city, Buy or reserve tickets in 3 steps, Order food and receive pickup notifications, Register for Club Cinépolis benefits, View updated movie showtimes and titles, Check Club Cinépolis points

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient app before updates
- 👍 Allowed payments with cards and PayPal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and errors
- 🔒 Doesn't work outside of Mexico
- 👎 Terrible user experience
- 💰 Charges fees for ticket purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't load or open
- Payment processing issues
- Incorrect location detection
- Syncing problems with user accounts

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app functionality
- Allow payments with international cards
- Improve app stability and reliability


### Dulce Halloween

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dulce-halloween/id6744620765)

Discover houses giving out candy in your neighborhood and share your own. Participate in Halloween contests for best decorations, costumes, and pets. Find participating businesses and enjoy a countdown to the spookiest night.

**Highlights:** Find candy houses near you, Register and decorate your house, Halloween decoration contest, Scariest costume contest, Best dressed pet contest, Find participating businesses, Countdown to Halloween

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monstruo de Frank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gato Espectral | $0.99 | one-time |
| Casa Embrujada Base | $0.99 | one-time |
| Segador Fantasma | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marker 101 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lady Halloween | $1.99 | one-time |
| Payaso Siniestro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marker 86 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tienda | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Halloween Business | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cinépolis free?

Cinépolis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dulce Halloween free?

Dulce Halloween is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cinépolis or Dulce Halloween?

Dulce Halloween is rated higher. Cinépolis averages 1.7 out of 5 from 818 ratings, while Dulce Halloween averages 4.8 from 115 ratings.

### Do Cinépolis or Dulce Halloween have ads?

Neither Cinépolis nor Dulce Halloween shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cinépolis or Dulce Halloween?

Cinépolis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dulce Halloween every 2 days. Most recently, Cinépolis was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dulce Halloween on November 5, 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.*