# Alamo Drafthouse vs Improv

The clearest difference is rating: Improv at 5.0 against Alamo Drafthouse's 2.4. Alamo Drafthouse's advantage is ratings volume (829 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Improv 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alamo Drafthouse ships an update every 2 weeks, Improv weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alamo Drafthouse | Improv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alamo-drafthouse/id477620444/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improv-shows-classes-and-more/id6789625355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **829** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 155 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425315738) | [Salim Hafid](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789625357) |

## 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


### Improv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improv-shows-classes-and-more/id6789625355)

Discover upcoming improv, sketch, and stand-up shows and classes from major theaters in one place. Organize your plans, get reminders, and filter by comedy type, venue, or date. Includes offline support and native performance.

**Highlights:** Aggregated show and class listings, Organized by date and venue, Personalized 'I'm Going' list, Show reminders and calendar integration, Filter by comedy type, venue, and date, Offline access to last feed, Class registration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alamo Drafthouse free?

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

### Is Improv free?

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

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

Improv is rated higher. Alamo Drafthouse averages 2.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Improv averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alamo Drafthouse or Improv have ads?

Neither Alamo Drafthouse nor Improv shows ads.

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

Alamo Drafthouse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Improv weekly. Most recently, Alamo Drafthouse was updated on November 6, 2026 and Improv on October 31, 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.*