# NCG Cinemas vs Aurora Cineplex

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Cineplex at 5.0 against NCG Cinemas's 2.3. NCG Cinemas's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Aurora Cineplex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCG Cinemas has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NCG Cinemas | Aurora Cineplex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncg-cinemas/id6444419767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-cineplex/id6476940889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desert Lab Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463056803) | [READY THEATRE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461665525) |

## What reviewers say

### NCG Cinemas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncg-cinemas/id6444419767)

Easily find movie showtimes, browse film details, and select your seats. Purchase tickets conveniently and manage your loyalty rewards. Sign up for the rewards program to earn cash back on future purchases.

**Highlights:** Movie showtimes and info, Watch movie trailers, Seat selection, Quick ticket purchasing, Loyalty rewards management, Earn rewards cash

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (some users)
- 👍 Simple to select tickets (some users)
- 👍 Good for finding movies/showtimes (some users)
- 👍 Saves details and payment (some users)
- 👍 Great theater experience (some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App sucks (general)
- 🐛 Not intuitive
- 🐛 Awful user experience
- 🐛 Broken in every way
- 🐛 Does not keep you logged in

**Reported bugs**

- Seats stuck in limbo after selection
- App does not keep users logged in
- Purchased tickets located under Rewards
- App does not let go of seats after 10 minutes
- Login is impossible, even after password reset

**Requested features**

- Fix the app
- Add a cart button
- Add a back button from movie selection
- Keep users logged in
- Make member card easily accessible


### Aurora Cineplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-cineplex/id6476940889)

Access daily showtimes, upcoming attractions, and detailed theatre information. Get instant updates on available seats, pricing, and promotional notifications to never miss a movie.

**Highlights:** Daily showtimes, Coming soon attractions, Seat availability, Pricing information, Theatre details, Promotional notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NCG Cinemas free?

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

### Is Aurora Cineplex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NCG Cinemas or Aurora Cineplex?

Aurora Cineplex is rated higher. NCG Cinemas averages 2.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Aurora Cineplex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NCG Cinemas or Aurora Cineplex have ads?

Aurora Cineplex shows ads; NCG Cinemas does not.

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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.*