A24 vs Cinestudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Browse and rent/own A24 movies
- Filmmaker commentaries
- Behind-the-scenes documentaries
- Interviews and bonus features
- Exclusive member perks
- Updates on new 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.
Cinestudio
This app allows you to view current and upcoming films, watch trailers, and read synopses. You can purchase tickets directly, get directions to the venue, and access links for donations, sponsorships, memberships, and gift cards.
- View current and upcoming films
- Watch movie trailers
- Read film synopses
- Purchase tickets directly
- Get directions to venue
- Access donation and sponsorship links
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The Cinestudio ticketing app displays the current and Coming Soon films on sale at Cinestudio. Movie Posters are presented along with movie trailers and film synopses. Patrons can purchase tickets to all events via this app by linking directly into the Cinestudio ticketing system. Directions to the Cinestudio are provided by clicking the map pin mark next to the address in the title bar. A More button provides access via links to a series of separately hosted web pages that allow patrons to donate to or become a sponsor of Cinestudio and purchase a membership or gift card. Other links allow users to sign up to volunteer or read news about Cinestudio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cinestudio at 100% against A24's 22%. Cinestudio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). A24's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. A24 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cinestudio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cinestudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A24 has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of A24's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cinestudio's.
A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, Cinestudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A24 | Cinestudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (206 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | A24 FILMS | Easy Ware |
Customer experience
A24
Cinestudio
Bugs and requests
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
Cinestudio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
A24
- Pearl$3.99
- X Movie$3.99
- Talk to Me$3.99
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- 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
Cinestudio
No in-app purchases
