Alamo Drafthouse vs Chicago Activities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alamo Drafthouse
This app streamlines your movie-going experience by allowing you to purchase tickets, select seats, and skip lines. You can also manage your loyalty account, browse trailers, and even purchase merchandise.
- Skip lines with mobile tickets
- Securely save payment information
- Select preferred seats
- Refund tickets up to one hour before showtime
- Purchase merchandise
- Watch movie trailers
- Manage 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
Chicago Activities
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User can view multiple venue bands and schedules in Chicago. - view all the upcoming shows at multiple venues - search for a specific band / event playing at any of the venues - see all concerts / events occurring between specific dates - select events you are interested and export them so you can keep track of upcoming events - search for particular band names across all venues to see if an artist is playing in the future - option to scan your iTunes library and see which bands are coming to Chicago
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Alamo Drafthouse at 15.0 against Chicago Activities's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Alamo Drafthouse ships an update fortnightly, Chicago Activities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alamo Drafthouse | Chicago Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (824 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 824 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas LLC | keith fish |
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
Chicago Activities
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Alamo Drafthouse
No in-app purchases
Chicago Activities
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Alamo Drafthouse free?
Is Chicago Activities free?
Do Alamo Drafthouse or Chicago Activities have ads?
Which is updated more often, Alamo Drafthouse or Chicago Activities?
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