# SF Cinema vs Tenth Frame Cinema

The clearest difference is rating: Tenth Frame Cinema at 5.0 against SF Cinema's 2.8. Tenth Frame Cinema also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SF Cinema's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tenth Frame Cinema holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SF Cinema has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SF Cinema ships an update every 2 weeks, Tenth Frame Cinema every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SF Cinema | Tenth Frame Cinema |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-cinema/id459993293/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenth-frame-cinema/id1029986566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SF Cinema City Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459993296) | [Mobile Moviegoing, Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558552317) |

## What reviewers say

### SF Cinema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-cinema/id459993293)

Easily find movie showtimes, reserve or buy tickets, and order concessions. Discover new releases and trailers, and enjoy a seamless cinema experience with digital tickets and special discounts.

**Highlights:** Book movie tickets, Check showtimes, Watch movie trailers, Find nearby cinemas, Purchase concessions, Link SF Card for discounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tenth Frame Cinema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenth-frame-cinema/id1029986566)

Access movie showtimes, detailed descriptions, and purchase tickets for Tenth Frame Cinemas. Stay informed about all films, view movie information including ratings and cast, and easily contact the theater.

**Highlights:** View movie showtimes, Purchase tickets, Access movie descriptions, See movie ratings and actors, Contact theater via email or phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SF Cinema free?

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

### Is Tenth Frame Cinema free?

Tenth Frame Cinema is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SF Cinema or Tenth Frame Cinema?

Tenth Frame Cinema is rated higher. SF Cinema averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Tenth Frame Cinema averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SF Cinema or Tenth Frame Cinema have ads?

SF Cinema shows ads; Tenth Frame Cinema does not.

### Which is updated more often, SF Cinema or Tenth Frame Cinema?

SF Cinema ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tenth Frame Cinema every 7 months. Most recently, SF Cinema was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tenth Frame Cinema on November 1, 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.*