# Major Cineplex vs Ticketmelon

The clearest difference is rating: Major Cineplex at 3.5 against Ticketmelon's 2.0. Major Cineplex also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 6). Ticketmelon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Major Cineplex's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ticketmelon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Major Cineplex ships an update every 6 days, Ticketmelon every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Major Cineplex | Ticketmelon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-cineplex/id465350288/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketmelon/id1191756056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAJOR CINEPLEX GROUP PUBLIC CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465350291) | [Ticketmelon Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019081838) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ticketmelon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticketmelon/id1191756056)

Discover and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, from concerts to festivals and conferences. Easily attend events with a quick QR code scan. This platform also serves event organizers with in-event technology and data analysis.

**Highlights:** Event discovery, Ticket purchasing, QR code entry, Event organizer tools, Data analysis for organizers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Major Cineplex free?

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

### Is Ticketmelon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Major Cineplex or Ticketmelon?

Major Cineplex is rated higher. Major Cineplex averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Ticketmelon averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Major Cineplex or Ticketmelon have ads?

Major Cineplex shows ads; Ticketmelon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Major Cineplex or Ticketmelon?

Major Cineplex ships an update every 6 days, and Ticketmelon every 10 days. Most recently, Major Cineplex was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ticketmelon on September 12, 2026.

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