# SF Cinema vs Major Cineplex

The clearest difference is rating: Major Cineplex at 3.5 against SF Cinema's 2.8. SF Cinema's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Major Cineplex holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of SF Cinema's written reviews are positive against 28% of Major Cineplex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SF Cinema ships an update every 9 days, Major Cineplex every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SF Cinema | Major Cineplex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-cinema/id459993293/reviews) | **[3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-cineplex/id465350288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SF Cinema City Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459993296) | [MAJOR CINEPLEX GROUP PUBLIC CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465350291) |

## 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


### Major Cineplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-cineplex/id465350288)

Easily reserve movie tickets, watch trailers, and find nearby cinemas. This app simplifies the movie-going experience with quick access to showtimes and e-tickets. Manage your movie preferences and payments conveniently.

**Highlights:** Movie search and trailers, Cinema branch search, Seamless e-ticket purchase, Credit/debit card payment, Member login and profile

**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 Major Cineplex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SF Cinema or Major Cineplex?

Major Cineplex is rated higher. SF Cinema averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Major Cineplex averages 3.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do SF Cinema or Major Cineplex have ads?

Both SF Cinema and Major Cineplex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SF Cinema or Major Cineplex?

SF Cinema ships an update every 9 days, and Major Cineplex every 6 days. Most recently, SF Cinema was updated on September 22, 2026 and Major Cineplex on September 18, 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.*