Alamo Drafthouse vs Altitude Presents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alamo Drafthouse
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.
- 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
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Faster. Smarter. And soooo good lookin’. The official Alamo Drafthouse app has been rebuilt from the ground up to get you into your seat quicker and easier than ever before. With elegant, intuitive design and a host of new features (plus many more on the way), this is your new favorite way to enjoy your experience at Alamo Drafthouse. * Skip the lines. No need to visit a kiosk, a box office or your office printer. Head straight into the theater and have a seat. * Keep your wallet in your pocket. Securely save your credit card details to the Card Vault. * Find your favorite seat. Easily flip through showtimes to see which seats are available before you buy your tickets. * Not feeling it tonight? Get a refund directly on the app up to one hour before the showtime. * Snag some stuff. Add limited edition Alamo Drafthouse merchandise to your purchase with just a touch. * Dig deeper. Watch movie trailers, see what's playing, and scope out what's trending. * 24/7 access to your Victory account. Check your rank, earn rewards, and use them directly in the app. Never visited an Alamo Drafthouse location? We’ve got locations across the country, delivering the best film, food, and drink all in one seat. Learn more about us at drafthouse.com, facebook.com/alamodrafthouse, twitter.com/alamodrafthouse, or instagram.com/drafthouse. Ashburn, VA | Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Charlottesville, VA | Chicago, IL | Corpus Christi, TX | DC Metro Area | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | El Paso, TX | Houston, TX | Laredo, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Lubbock, TX | Naples, FL | New York, NY | Omaha, NE | Raleigh, NC | San Antonio, TX | San Francisco, CA | Springfield, MO | St. Louis, MO | Twin Cities, MN | Winchester, VA | Yonkers, NY
Altitude Presents
Access mobile tickets for events at Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, and Paramount Theatre. Connect your Ticketmaster account for seamless entry to Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids, and Colorado Mammoth games and performances.
- Mobile ticket entry
- Ticketmaster account integration
- Event access for multiple venues
- Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth events
- Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Paramount Theatre access
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is excited to share Altitude Presents. With the aid of the app, fans may now connect their Ticketmaster account for mobile entry. For all events at Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Paramount Theatre including all your Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids and Colorado Mammoth events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Altitude Presents at 4.2 against Alamo Drafthouse's 2.4. Alamo Drafthouse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altitude Presents holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 829 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 11% positive.
Alamo Drafthouse ships an update every 2 weeks, Altitude Presents every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alamo Drafthouse | Altitude Presents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (829 ratings) | 4.2 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | 10.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 829 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas LLC | AltitudeTV |
Customer experience
Alamo Drafthouse
Altitude Presents
User reviews
Alamo Drafthouse
From 829 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
- 💡 Integrated loyalty program
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security and payment issues
- 💰 Excessive fees and charges
Altitude Presents
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless app experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable ticket management
- 🕰️ Slow loading and refreshing
- 🔒 Login and account issues
Bugs and requests
Alamo Drafthouse
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tickets not showing up in app
- Payment processing failures
- Inability to use season pass
Requested features
3 requests- Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better customer support and communication
Altitude Presents
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tickets not showing up or refreshing correctly
- Login issues and account problems
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Improve ticket transfer and sharing functionality
- Enhance app stability and performance
- Provide better customer support and communication
In-app purchases
Alamo Drafthouse
No in-app purchases
Altitude Presents
No in-app purchases
Questions
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