# Virgin Media Play vs Omniplex Cinemas

The clearest difference is rating: Omniplex Cinemas at 5.0 against Virgin Media Play's 2.3. Omniplex Cinemas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Virgin Media Play's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.

Omniplex Cinemas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Virgin Media Play's written reviews are positive against 18% of Omniplex Cinemas's.

Virgin Media Play ships an update monthly, Omniplex Cinemas every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virgin Media Play | Omniplex Cinemas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-media-play/id602597705/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniplex-cinemas/id725328443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV3 TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/464364337) | [Omniplex Cinema Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328446) |

## What reviewers say

### Virgin Media Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgin-media-play/id602597705)

Stream popular TV shows, dramas, and Irish content live or on demand. Enjoy features like restarting live shows, accessing all channels, and improved accessibility services. Discover new titles and search for favorites.

**Highlights:** Stream live and on-demand TV shows, Restart live shows from the beginning, Access all Virgin Media channels, Improved accessibility (subtitles, audio description), Watch major shows minutes after airing, Browse and search for new titles and favorites

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Omniplex Cinemas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniplex-cinemas/id725328443)

Easily book movie tickets and pre-order snacks and drinks to skip lines. Stay updated on new releases and special events. Connect your loyalty account for personalized rewards and access exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Fast ticket booking, Pre-order food and drinks, Digital tickets, Ticket sale notifications, Loyalty program integration, Find nearest cinemas, Watch movie trailers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virgin Media Play free?

Virgin Media Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Omniplex Cinemas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virgin Media Play or Omniplex Cinemas?

Omniplex Cinemas is rated higher. Virgin Media Play averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Omniplex Cinemas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virgin Media Play or Omniplex Cinemas have ads?

Virgin Media Play shows ads; Omniplex Cinemas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virgin Media Play or Omniplex Cinemas?

Virgin Media Play ships an update monthly, and Omniplex Cinemas every 2 months. Most recently, Virgin Media Play was updated on November 1, 2026 and Omniplex Cinemas on November 1, 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.*