# Simpleplus vs Cines Unidos

The clearest difference is rating: Simpleplus at 4.6 against Cines Unidos's 3.0. Simpleplus also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 41). Cines Unidos's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 28%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simpleplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpleplus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Simpleplus's written reviews are positive against 37% of Cines Unidos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, Cines Unidos monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpleplus | Cines Unidos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417/reviews)** | [3.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cines-unidos/id6450429661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SimpleTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679703520) | [Cines Unidos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783271019) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpleplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417)

Stream your favorite channels, exclusive content, and original productions on demand. Enjoy full control over live TV, create personalized profiles, and access premium packages from various providers all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live TV control (pause, rewind, fast-forward), Up to 5 personalized profiles, Background playback, Interactive live programming guide, On-demand content library, Exclusive original series and documentaries, Integrated premium packages (Paramount+, HBO, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- ✨ High video quality
- 📱 Works on iPhone
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📺 Good channel selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)
- 🐛 Cannot record content

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- App is slow
- App does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)

**Requested features**

- Add app for Apple TV
- Add app for Samsung non-Android TVs
- Enable Chromecast casting
- Allow screen sharing without keeping phone screen on
- Improve app for tablets to support orientation changes


### Cines Unidos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cines-unidos/id6450429661)

Purchase movie tickets and concession items directly through the app. Access pre-sales, view movie listings, watch trailers, and receive personalized recommendations. Earn rewards for surprises and prizes.

**Highlights:** Purchase tickets with QR code entry, Buy concessions with express pickup, Access pre-sales, View movie listings and trailers, Personalized movie recommendations, Earn medals for prizes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpleplus free?

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

### Is Cines Unidos free?

Cines Unidos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simpleplus or Cines Unidos?

Simpleplus is rated higher. Simpleplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Cines Unidos averages 3.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do Simpleplus or Cines Unidos have ads?

Neither Simpleplus nor Cines Unidos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simpleplus or Cines Unidos?

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, and Cines Unidos monthly. Most recently, Simpleplus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cines Unidos on August 30, 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.*