Comparison

A24 vs Book BAM

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

Head to head
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.

About

Book BAM

Features
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BAM is the ultimate on-demand entertainment marketplace that connects clients with professional artists and live entertainment in real time. Operating seamlessly like an on-demand ride service combined with a premium booking network, BAM allows users to instantly discover and book live shows, animations, and performances for both children and adult events—either on the spot or scheduled in advance. For Clients: Find, compare, and book the perfect live entertainment for any occasion in seconds. Enjoy transparent pricing, real-time availability, and secure bookings. For Artists & Entertainers: Take full control of your business. Manage your availability, showcase your talent, track your incoming bookings in real time, and connect directly with clients looking for your specific services. From corporate events and adult gatherings to children's parties and specialized entertainment, BAM brings the stage directly to you.

Screenshots

A244 screens
Book BAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Book BAM at every 4 days against A24's every 4 weeks. A24's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A24 sells 116 one-off in-app purchases and Book BAM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, Book BAM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A24 versus Book BAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA24Book BAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (204 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperA24 FILMSBest by You

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
Show 12 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

Book BAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

116 purchases

A24

One-time116
  • Aftersun$3.99
  • Bodies Bodies Bodies$3.99
  • Pearl$3.99
Show 113 more
  • X Movie$3.99
  • When You Finish Saving World$3.99
  • Moonlight$3.99
  • Lamb$3.99
  • Talk to Me$3.99
  • Past Lives$3.99
  • Waves$3.99
  • The Death of Dick Long$3.99
  • Problemista$3.99
  • A Ghost Story$3.99
  • Uncut Gems$3.99
  • After Yang$3.99
  • Hereditary$3.99
  • Midsommar$3.99
  • Green Room$3.99
  • Under The Skin$3.99
  • The Green Knight$3.99
  • Enemy$3.99
  • The Eternal Daughter$3.99
  • Under The Silver Lake$3.99
  • Marcel The Shell with Shoes On$3.99
  • Everything Everywhere all at..$3.99
  • The Lobster$4.99
  • God's Creatures$4.99
  • On Becoming a Guinea Fowl$4.99
  • When You Finish Saving the W..$4.99
  • Babygirl$4.99
  • Eddington VOD$4.99
  • Heretic$4.99
  • MaXXXine$4.99
  • Tuesday$4.99
  • I Saw The TV Glow$4.99
  • The Iron Claw$4.99
  • All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt$4.99
  • The Zone of Interest$4.99
  • Priscilla$4.99
  • Dream Scenario$4.99
  • Good Time$4.99
  • 5 for $5$5.00
  • Beau is Afraid$5.99
  • The Drama$5.99
  • The Smashing Machine$5.99
  • If I Had Legs I'd Kick You$5.99
  • Bring Her Back VOD$5.99
  • Death of a Unicorn$5.99
  • Queer$5.99
  • Y2K$5.99
  • We Live in Time$5.99
  • A Different Man$5.99
  • Showing Up$5.99
  • Pi$5.99
  • Janet Planet$5.99
  • Close$5.99
  • Civil War$5.99
  • Stop Making Sense$5.99
  • Love Lies Bleeding$5.99
  • Hazbin Hotel Early Access$6.69
  • All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt$7.99
  • The Invite$7.99
  • Backrooms$7.99
  • Marty Supreme$7.99
  • undertone$7.99
  • VOD - Friendship$7.99
  • Sorry, Baby VOD$7.99
  • Ex Machina$7.99
  • The Witch$7.99
  • The Green Knight$7.99
  • Tuesday$7.99
  • Mother Mary$9.99
  • Pillion$9.99
  • How to Make a Killing$9.99
  • Opus$9.99
  • Everything Everywhere All At..$9.99
  • Sing Sing$9.99
  • A Different Man$9.99
  • Love Lies Bleeding$9.99
  • Spring Breakers$12.99
  • Midsommar$14.99
  • First Reformed$14.99
  • Waves$14.99
  • The Lighthouse$14.99
  • Hereditary$14.99
  • The Board: Director Adam Wi...$15.00
  • Dream Scenario$19.99
  • The Iron Claw$19.99
  • The Zone of Interest$19.99
  • Priscilla$19.99
  • Tony$19.99
  • Backrooms$19.99
  • Eternity2 variants$19.99
  • The Drama$19.99
  • Past Lives$19.99
  • The Moment$19.99
  • Ne Zha 2 VOD$19.99
  • Beau is Afraid$19.99
  • Warfare$19.99
  • Stop Making Sense$19.99
  • Queer$19.99
  • The Brutalist$19.99
  • Heretic$19.99
  • I Saw The TV Glow$19.99
  • Y2K$19.99
  • MaXXXine$19.99
  • X.$19.99
  • Talk to Me$19.99
  • Civil War$19.99
  • X Bundle$19.99
  • Marty Supreme$24.99
  • Materialists VOD$24.99
  • Death of a Unicorn$24.99
  • Warfare$24.99
  • We Live in Time$24.99
  • X Trilogy Bundle$44.99
2 purchases

Book BAM

Subscriptions2
  • Bam Customer Yearly$100.001 Year
  • Bam Artist Yearly$199.001 Year

Questions

Is A24 free?
A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book BAM free?
Book BAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A24 or Book BAM have ads?
Neither A24 nor Book BAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A24 or Book BAM?
A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Book BAM every 4 days. Most recently, A24 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Book BAM on October 31, 2026.

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