Comparison

RunPee vs Alamo Drafthouse

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

Head to head
About

RunPee

Never miss a crucial movie scene again. This app identifies optimal times for bathroom breaks during films, providing summaries of missed content and alerts for post-credit scenes. It's designed for discreet use in theaters with silent notifications.

Highlights
  • Optimal bathroom break times
  • Summaries of missed scenes
  • Post-credit scene alerts
  • Silent vibration notifications
  • Dark theme for theater use
  • Available in 42 languages
Features
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You know that feeling. You're watching an amazing movie, your drink kicks in, and you're stuck choosing between missing a key scene or suffering through the rest of the film. RunPee solves this. We tell you the best times to take a bathroom break during a movie — without missing anything important. RunPee is 100% free and supported entirely by donations from our community — no paywall. HOW IT WORKS Before the movie starts, look up your film in RunPee. You'll see a list of Peetimes, each carefully chosen by our expertly trained staff. Peetimes are scenes in a movie, usually 3-4 minutes long, that are easy to summarize without missing anything important, like a dramatic scene, or funny moment, or exciting action. Each Peetime includes: • When to go (a cue so you know exactly when it starts) • How long the bathroom break lasts • A short summary (hidden unless you tap) of what happened, so you don't have to ask anyone, "What did I miss?" Start the RunPee timer when the movie begins. The app will gently vibrate 30 seconds before each Peetime starts, so you're never caught off guard. ANYTHING EXTRA AFTER THE CREDITS? Wondering if there are post-credits scenes worth staying for? RunPee's "Anything Extra" feature tells you — without spoilers — whether there are mid-credit or end-credit scenes after the movie. No more sitting through 10 minutes of credits for nothing. PEETIMES FOR EVERY NEW RELEASE Our team watches every major release and hand-picks the best Peetimes. New movies are added weekly. We've covered over 1,900 movies and counting. DESIGNED FOR THE THEATER Dark theme, silent vibration alerts, minimal screen brightness. RunPee is designed to be invisible to everyone in the cinema except you. NOW IN 42 LANGUAGES Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. Take RunPee to any movie theater in the world. TRUSTED BY MOVIEGOERS FOR 18+ YEARS RunPee was created by Dan Gardner, a moviegoer who had one too many badly-timed bathroom breaks. What started as a simple idea in 2008 has grown into the original movie bathroom break app, trusted by hundreds of thousands of movie fans worldwide. WHY MOVIEGOERS LOVE RUNPEE • Never miss the best scenes during a movie • Know exactly when to take a bathroom break • Find out if there are post-credits scenes — for free • Human-curated Peetimes, not AI-generated • 100% free and donation supported — no paywall, no subscriptions required • Perfect for long movies, overactive bladders, or anyone who drinks too much soda at the theater Download RunPee — your bladder will thank you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.runpee.com/privacy-policy/

About

Alamo Drafthouse

This app streamlines your movie-going experience by allowing you to purchase tickets, select seats, and skip lines. You can also manage your loyalty account, browse trailers, and even purchase merchandise.

Highlights
  • Skip lines with mobile tickets
  • Securely save payment information
  • Select preferred seats
  • Refund tickets up to one hour before showtime
  • Purchase merchandise
  • Watch movie trailers
  • Manage Victory loyalty account
Features
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Faster. Smarter. And soooo good lookin’. The official Alamo Drafthouse app has been rebuilt from the ground up to get you into your seat quicker and easier than ever before. With elegant, intuitive design and a host of new features (plus many more on the way), this is your new favorite way to enjoy your experience at Alamo Drafthouse. * Skip the lines. No need to visit a kiosk, a box office or your office printer. Head straight into the theater and have a seat. * Keep your wallet in your pocket. Securely save your credit card details to the Card Vault. * Find your favorite seat. Easily flip through showtimes to see which seats are available before you buy your tickets. * Not feeling it tonight? Get a refund directly on the app up to one hour before the showtime. * Snag some stuff. Add limited edition Alamo Drafthouse merchandise to your purchase with just a touch. * Dig deeper. Watch movie trailers, see what's playing, and scope out what's trending. * 24/7 access to your Victory account. Check your rank, earn rewards, and use them directly in the app. Never visited an Alamo Drafthouse location? We’ve got locations across the country, delivering the best film, food, and drink all in one seat. Learn more about us at drafthouse.com, facebook.com/alamodrafthouse, twitter.com/alamodrafthouse, or instagram.com/drafthouse. Ashburn, VA | Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Charlottesville, VA | Chicago, IL | Corpus Christi, TX | DC Metro Area | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | El Paso, TX | Houston, TX | Laredo, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Lubbock, TX | Naples, FL | New York, NY | Omaha, NE | Raleigh, NC | San Antonio, TX | San Francisco, CA | Springfield, MO | St. Louis, MO | Twin Cities, MN | Winchester, VA | Yonkers, NY

Screenshots

RunPee4 screens
Alamo Drafthouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RunPee at 83% against Alamo Drafthouse's 11%. RunPee also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4). Alamo Drafthouse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alamo Drafthouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunPee holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 479 and 824 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RunPee's written reviews are positive against 11% of Alamo Drafthouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, Alamo Drafthouse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunPee versus Alamo Drafthouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPeeAlamo Drafthouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (479 ratings) — better2.4 (824 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better10.6% of reviews
Number of ratings479824 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB89 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperpolyGeekAlamo Drafthouse Cinemas LLC

Customer experience

RunPee

All ratings479 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.5%

Alamo Drafthouse

All ratings824 ratings
Positive29.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative61.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

RunPee

From 479 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Extremely useful app for movie-goers
  • 🚀 Accurate and timely movie information
  • 💡 Innovative features like pee times and post-credits info
  • 👍 Helpful for managing bathroom breaks without missing important scenes
  • 👍 Detailed movie summaries during breaks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with notifications and alerts
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 💰 Complaints about recent monetization changes

Alamo Drafthouse

From 824 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
  • 💡 Integrated loyalty program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Security and payment issues
  • 💰 Excessive fees and charges

Bugs and requests

RunPee

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading new movie information
  • Vibration/alert issues on certain devices
  • User interface problems on larger iPhone screens

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Ability for users to submit pee times
  • More customization options

Alamo Drafthouse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tickets not showing up in app
  • Payment processing failures
  • Inability to use season pass

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

17 purchases

RunPee

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time16
  • Donation$0.49
  • 7 Peecoins$0.99
  • 10 Peecoins$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Thumbs Up for Your Peep$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • 20 Peecoins$1.99
  • Donation$1.99
  • 30 Peecoins$2.99
  • Fist Bump for Your Peep$2.99
  • 28 Peecoins$3.99
  • 40 Peecoins$3.99
  • Donation$4.99
  • A high-five for your Peep$4.99
  • $10 donation$9.99
  • A hug for your Peep$9.99
  • Infinity Peecoin$47.99
None

Alamo Drafthouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunPee free?
RunPee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alamo Drafthouse free?
Alamo Drafthouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RunPee or Alamo Drafthouse?
RunPee is rated higher. RunPee averages 4.7 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Alamo Drafthouse averages 2.4 from 824 ratings.
Do RunPee or Alamo Drafthouse have ads?
Neither RunPee nor Alamo Drafthouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunPee or Alamo Drafthouse?
RunPee ships an update every 2 months, and Alamo Drafthouse fortnightly. Most recently, RunPee was updated on October 14, 2026 and Alamo Drafthouse on October 7, 2026.

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