# Alamo Drafthouse vs Lumpen

The clearest difference is rating: Lumpen at 5.0 against Alamo Drafthouse's 2.4. Lumpen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Alamo Drafthouse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (829 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Lumpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alamo Drafthouse has 829 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alamo Drafthouse ships an update every 2 weeks, Lumpen every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alamo Drafthouse | Lumpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alamo-drafthouse/id477620444/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumpen/id1494420362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **829** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 155 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425315738) | [Logan Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494420361) |

## What reviewers say

### Alamo Drafthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alamo-drafthouse/id477620444)

This app streamlines moviegoing by allowing you to purchase tickets and merchandise, select seats, and manage your loyalty account. Skip lines, save payment information, and get refunds directly through the app for a smoother cinema experience.

**Highlights:** Skip lines with mobile tickets, Securely save payment information, Select preferred seats, In-app refunds up to one hour before showtime, Add merchandise to purchase, View trailers and trending movies, Access Victory loyalty account

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
- 💡 Integrated loyalty program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security and payment issues
- 💰 Excessive fees and charges

**Reported bugs**

- Tickets not showing up in app
- Payment processing failures
- Inability to use season pass

**Requested features**

- Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better customer support and communication


### Lumpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumpen/id1494420362)

Listen to a community radio station broadcasting from Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Tune in to a diverse range of music and ideas curated by volunteers. Accessible via FM radio or online streaming.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Community-curated content, Music and ideas, Volunteer-operated, Website access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alamo Drafthouse free?

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

### Is Lumpen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alamo Drafthouse or Lumpen?

Lumpen is rated higher. Alamo Drafthouse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Lumpen averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Alamo Drafthouse or Lumpen have ads?

Neither Alamo Drafthouse nor Lumpen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alamo Drafthouse or Lumpen?

Alamo Drafthouse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lumpen every 9 months. Most recently, Alamo Drafthouse was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lumpen on November 3, 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.*