# SF Cinema vs Replace

The clearest difference is ads: Replace at none against SF Cinema's shown. Replace also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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.

SF Cinema ships an update every 9 days, Replace every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SF Cinema | Replace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-cinema/id459993293/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 163 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) | [Illusion (Thailand) Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/869205333) |

## 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


### Replace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replace/id1506866842)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SF Cinema free?

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

### Is Replace free?

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

### Do SF Cinema or Replace have ads?

SF Cinema shows ads; Replace does not.

### Which is updated more often, SF Cinema or Replace?

SF Cinema ships an update every 9 days, and Replace every 10 days. Most recently, SF Cinema was updated on October 22, 2026 and Replace on October 13, 2026.

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