RunPee vs MoviePass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Optimal bathroom break times
- Summaries of missed scenes
- Post-credit scene alerts
- Silent vibration notifications
- Dark theme for theater use
- Available in 42 languages
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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/
MoviePass
This subscription service offers access to movies at any theater nationwide for a single monthly fee. Users can browse showtimes, select seats, and receive promotions directly through the app. Unused credits can be rolled over, and plans can be canceled at any time.
- Save on movies at any theater
- Monthly subscription plans
- E-ticketing at partner theaters
- Rollover unused credits
- Cancel anytime
- MoviePass card for non-partners
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MoviePass is back! The only movie theater subscription that lets you save at any theater for one low price. Save on all the latest movies at any theater in the country. Get tickets, select a seat, and receive promotions directly in the MoviePass app. Here’s how it works: 1. Select a monthly plan. 2. Browse the app and start seeing movies the same day with e-ticketing at our partner theaters. 3. You can go to any theater in the country with your MoviePass card. 4. Roll over unused credits. 5. There’s no commitment - cancel anytime. Frequently Asked Questions What makes MoviePass unique? MoviePass is the only movie theater subscription that lets you see any movie at any theater for one low price. How many credits does a movie cost? The credit value of a movie is based on showtime, day of the week, and theater location. MoviePass is partnered with over 30% of movie theaters to bring you the biggest savings with same-day e-ticketing! You always have access to movie theaters outside of our network, but you’ll see the best deals at partner theaters. Do my credits rollover? Yes! Your credits rollover up to the amount you have in your current plan. How many movies can I see a month? You decide the number of movies you see every month, based on the plan you choose. Current plans offer 1-3 movies, 2-4 movies, 3-5 movies. The range has to do with the difference between peak and off-peak. Will my credits rollover? Yes! Your credits rollover up to the amount you have in your current plan. So if your plan is for 23 credits per month, you can have up to 46 credits in your account. How long will it take for my MoviePass card to get here? Your MoviePass card will arrive within 10 days of your sign up. Your account will renew one month after you’ve activated your card. When can I start going to the movies? See a movie the same day you sign up with e-ticketing at any of our partner theaters. Non-partner theaters will require the MoviePass card for a ticket purchase. Need a movie break? Cancel anytime and rejoin whenever you’re ready to get back to the dazzling silver screen. How can I reach customer support? Thank you for using our app! For customer support, use chat support within your MoviePass app or email support@moviepass.com Any movie. Any theater. One MoviePass.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RunPee at 83% against MoviePass's 33%. RunPee also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). MoviePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MoviePass asks for nothing beyond the download.
RunPee holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 479 and 158 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RunPee's written reviews are positive against 33% of MoviePass's.
RunPee ships an update every 2 months, MoviePass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunPee | MoviePass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (479 ratings) — better | 3.0 (158 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 33.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 479 — better | 158 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | polyGeek | MoviePass |
Customer experience
RunPee
MoviePass
User reviews
RunPee
From 479 App Store ratingsWhat 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
MoviePass
From 158 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤩 Convenient movie access
- 💰 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
- 🕰️ Inconvenient reservation process
- 💳 Deceptive credit system
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
MoviePass
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Location services not working
- Subscription management issues
Requested features
3 requests- Online ticket purchasing
- Ability to reserve seats in advance
- Improved app stability and reliability
In-app purchases
RunPee
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Donation$0.49
- 7 Peecoins$0.99
- 10 Peecoins$0.99
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- 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
MoviePass
No in-app purchases









