Comparison

MoviePass vs A24

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MoviePass

Access any movie at any theater nationwide for a single monthly fee. Browse showtimes, select seats, and receive promotions directly through the app. Unused credits can be rolled over, and plans are flexible with no long-term commitment.

Highlights
  • See any movie at any theater
  • Save on ticket prices
  • E-ticketing at partner theaters
  • Select seats in-app
  • Roll over unused credits
  • Cancel anytime
Features
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MoviePass is back! The only movie theater subscription that lets you save at any theater for one low price. Save on all the latest movies at any theater in the country. Get tickets, select a seat, and receive promotions directly in the MoviePass app. Here’s how it works: 1. Select a monthly plan. 2. Browse the app and start seeing movies the same day with e-ticketing at our partner theaters. 3. You can go to any theater in the country with your MoviePass card. 4. Roll over unused credits. 5. There’s no commitment - cancel anytime. Frequently Asked Questions What makes MoviePass unique? MoviePass is the only movie theater subscription that lets you see any movie at any theater for one low price. How many credits does a movie cost? The credit value of a movie is based on showtime, day of the week, and theater location. MoviePass is partnered with over 30% of movie theaters to bring you the biggest savings with same-day e-ticketing! You always have access to movie theaters outside of our network, but you’ll see the best deals at partner theaters. Do my credits rollover? Yes! Your credits rollover up to the amount you have in your current plan. How many movies can I see a month? You decide the number of movies you see every month, based on the plan you choose. Current plans offer 1-3 movies, 2-4 movies, 3-5 movies. The range has to do with the difference between peak and off-peak. Will my credits rollover? Yes! Your credits rollover up to the amount you have in your current plan. So if your plan is for 23 credits per month, you can have up to 46 credits in your account. How long will it take for my MoviePass card to get here? Your MoviePass card will arrive within 10 days of your sign up. Your account will renew one month after you’ve activated your card. When can I start going to the movies? See a movie the same day you sign up with e-ticketing at any of our partner theaters. Non-partner theaters will require the MoviePass card for a ticket purchase. Need a movie break? Cancel anytime and rejoin whenever you’re ready to get back to the dazzling silver screen. How can I reach customer support? Thank you for using our app! For customer support, use chat support within your MoviePass app or email support@moviepass.com Any movie. Any theater. One MoviePass.

About

A24

Access exclusive perks, a full library of bonus content, and A24 films in one convenient app. Rent or own movies with filmmaker commentaries, watch behind-the-scenes documentaries, and enjoy member-only benefits. Stay updated on new features and exclusive offerings.

Highlights
  • Browse and rent/own A24 movies
  • Filmmaker commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes documentaries
  • Interviews and bonus features
  • Exclusive member perks
  • Updates on new features
Features
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Welcome to the A24 All Access App. Exclusive perks, our full library of bonus content, and your favorite A24 movies — all in one place. • Browse A24 movies available to rent (and own) with filmmaker commentaries • Watch hundreds of hours of behind-the-scenes docs, interviews, and bonus features • AAA24 members get more: First looks, deeper cuts, free screenings, & exclusive perks • Get updates on new features and perks directly in the app… …and much more to come. WHAT IS AAA24? AAA24 (aka 'A24 All Access') is a membership program for A24 customers and fans. Benefits include a zine subscription, birthday gift, Instagram Close Friends access, members-only product drops, shop discounts, and now the All Access App.

Screenshots

MoviePass4 screens
A244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A24 at 3.6 against MoviePass's 3.1. A24 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). MoviePass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A24 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MoviePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A24 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 206 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MoviePass's written reviews are positive against 22% of A24's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoviePass ships an update fortnightly, A24 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MoviePass versus A24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoviePassA24
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (168 ratings)3.6 (206 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings168206 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB175 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMoviePassA24 FILMS

Customer experience

MoviePass

All ratings168 ratings
Positive53.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative62.9%

A24

All ratings206 ratings
Positive63.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative33.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative73.4%

User reviews

MoviePass

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Convenient movie access
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app experience
  • 🤖 Lack of customer support
  • 🕰️ Inconvenient reservation process
  • 💳 Deceptive credit system

A24

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎁 Great perks and gifts
  • ✨ Sleek and easy interface
  • 🎬 Treasure trove of bonus content
  • 💖 Supports indie film studio
  • 👍 Good for A24 fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Insanely buggy and unreliable
  • 🔇 Sound issues common
  • 🚫 AirPlay issues (no sound/video)
  • 📺 No Apple TV app
  • 💻 Poor app functionality

Bugs and requests

MoviePass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Location services not working
  • Subscription management issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Online ticket purchasing
  • Ability to reserve seats in advance
  • Improved app stability and reliability

A24

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Free tickets hard to redeem
  • Movies have no sound
  • Purchased movies have no sound
  • AirPlay has no sound or video
  • Content not loading
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  • App crashes frequently
  • Login issues
  • Proceed button not working
  • App blacked out
  • App stopped working after update
  • Green distortion when casting
  • Cannot pause without restarting
  • External links not working
  • Billing issues
  • Customer service unhelpful
  • Cannot redeem credits
  • Cannot open an account, only sign in

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Apple TV app
  • Improve AirPlay functionality
  • Allow in-app shop purchases
  • Integrate shop with app
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
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  • Allow app sign-ups within the app
  • Add download option for digital copies
  • Add subtitles
  • Link to Apple TV for better viewing
  • Improve player functionality

In-app purchases

None

MoviePass

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

A24

One-time10
  • Pearl$3.99
  • X Movie$3.99
  • Talk to Me$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Past Lives$3.99
  • Beau is Afraid$5.99
  • The Drama$5.99
  • Hazbin Hotel Early Access$6.69
  • Backrooms$7.99
  • Midsommar$14.99
  • The Board: Director Adam Wi...$15.00

Questions

Is MoviePass free?
MoviePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A24 free?
A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoviePass or A24?
A24 is rated higher. MoviePass averages 3.1 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while A24 averages 3.6 from 206 ratings.
Do MoviePass or A24 have ads?
Neither MoviePass nor A24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoviePass or A24?
MoviePass ships an update fortnightly, and A24 every 4 weeks. Most recently, MoviePass was updated on November 3, 2026 and A24 on November 3, 2026.

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