Comparison

SF Cinema vs Mega Cineplex

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

Head to head
About

SF Cinema

Easily book and buy movie tickets, check showtimes, and order concessions. Discover new releases and trailers, and access exclusive discounts by linking your SF Card. Enjoy a seamless cinema experience from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Book movie tickets
  • Check showtimes
  • Order popcorn and combos
  • Watch movie trailers
  • Find nearby cinemas
  • Link SF Card for discounts
  • View upcoming movies
Features
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The best app for getting you to the cinema! You can lookup showtimes by movie, cinema, or timeframe as well as reserve or buy movie tickets. The most convenience application to book/buy/check showtimes for the SF Cinema. A simple app that can help you to check the showtimes, closest location, most recent showtimes, order popcorn or combo-set, and much more! You can also check out new movies and trailers to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest movies in the theatre! SF Cinema is offering you the best experience to make sure that you can seamlessly book the ticket/get the popcorn on the app and walk to the theatre without having to wait-in-line. Quickly get the E-Ticket and your popcorn ticket straight on your mobile phone with no more wait time! Also, link your SF Card for special privileges! Scan the code when paying to receive the special discount. We also offering a fast, secure and safe payment gateway by KBank to book your tickets! The new app also offers these useful features: • Book the ticket in quick, simple steps • Check the showtimes • Watch new trailers • Show nearby cinemas • Purchase Popcorn, Drinks, Combo Set • Check cinema system such as SONY 4K, MX4D, DOLBY ATMOS, ZIGMA • Show the list of upcoming movies • Check the latest promotion offering • Check all the previous E-Tickets • Link SF Card for special discount “Giving People A Great Time” SF Cinema

About

Mega Cineplex

Easily purchase movie tickets on your mobile device, skipping the physical queue. Access instant movie details, watch trailers, and manage your purchases with QR codes. MyMovieClub members can earn points on ticket purchases.

Highlights
  • Secure and fast ticket purchasing
  • Instant movie details and trailers
  • QR code ticket display
  • Movie showtime reminders
  • Purchase history
  • MyMovieClub points earning
Features
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We now offers secure, faster and easier way to purchase your movie tickets. Skip the queue and get your tickets on-the-go, wherever you are! Tap the movie’s poster to access instant movie details, watch the latest trailers and it takes one click to purchase tickets in your preferred cinema. For MyMovieClub members, don’t forget to login and earn MovieClub Points on your movie tickets purchase. Other useful features include movie showtimes’ reminder, purchase history with QR Code ticket, driving direction and social sharing, and announcements push notification. Download is FREE, so get started now and download to get your movie tickets from us.

Screenshots

SF Cinema4 screens
Mega Cineplex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mega Cineplex at none against SF Cinema's shown. Mega Cineplex also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 18%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SF Cinema's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SF Cinema ships an update every 2 weeks, Mega Cineplex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SF Cinema versus Mega Cineplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSF CinemaMega Cineplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSF Cinema City Co.,Ltd.PANDAWORKS SOFTWARE PLT

Customer experience

SF Cinema

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative73.1%

Mega Cineplex

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

SF Cinema

No in-app purchases

None

Mega Cineplex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SF Cinema free?
SF Cinema is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mega Cineplex free?
Mega Cineplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SF Cinema or Mega Cineplex have ads?
SF Cinema shows ads; Mega Cineplex does not.
Which is updated more often, SF Cinema or Mega Cineplex?
SF Cinema ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mega Cineplex every 3 weeks. Most recently, SF Cinema was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mega Cineplex on November 3, 2026.

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