# RunPee vs MoviePass

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunPee | MoviePass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239/reviews)** | [3.0 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moviepass/id6443924128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **479** | 158 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [polyGeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450326242) | [MoviePass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643737091) |

## What reviewers say

### RunPee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Donation | $0.49 | one-time |
| 7 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thumbs Up for Your Peep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Peecoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Peecoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fist Bump for Your Peep | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| A high-five for your Peep | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| A hug for your Peep | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Peecoin | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability for users to submit pee times
- More customization options


### MoviePass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moviepass/id6443924128)

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.

**Highlights:** Save on movies at any theater, Monthly subscription plans, E-ticketing at partner theaters, Rollover unused credits, Cancel anytime, MoviePass card for non-partners

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤩 Convenient movie access
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
- 🕰️ Inconvenient reservation process
- 💳 Deceptive credit system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Location services not working
- Subscription management issues

**Requested features**

- Online ticket purchasing
- Ability to reserve seats in advance
- Improved app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunPee free?

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

### Is MoviePass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RunPee or MoviePass?

RunPee is rated higher. RunPee averages 4.7 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while MoviePass averages 3.0 from 158 ratings.

### Do RunPee or MoviePass have ads?

Neither RunPee nor MoviePass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunPee or MoviePass?

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, and MoviePass every 10 days. Most recently, RunPee was updated on September 24, 2026 and MoviePass on September 19, 2026.

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