Cinema Magic vs AB Vue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cinema Magic
Discover daily movie showtimes and upcoming attractions. Get instant access to movie details, seat availability, pricing, and theater information. Stay updated with the latest showtime news and promotions to never miss a film.
- Daily showtimes
- Coming soon attractions
- Instant seat availability
- Pricing information
- Theater details
- Promotional notifications
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The app features daily showtimes and coming soon attractions. The app provides instant access to available showtimes, seats, pricing, and theatre information. Get the latest showtime information and promotional notifications. Never miss another show!
AB Vue
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AB Vue, your dedicated cinema, is here to enhance your entertainment experience. Discover the latest releases and upcoming movies with ease through a user-friendly interface, all powered by the reliable database themoviedb.org. With AB Vue, explore not only a vast library of movies and series, but also enjoy trailers, release dates, and a personalized watchlist to keep track of your favorites. Key Features: • Always up to date: stay informed about the latest releases and upcoming titles. • Rich and diverse library: access details about movies, actors, directors, and genres. • Trailers and key info: prepare your movie nights in just a few clicks. • Personalized watchlist: create your own selection of movies and series. • Intuitive interface: smooth and easy navigation for effortless discovery. With AB Vue, experience more than just a movie guide: immerse yourself in a complete world that combines the best of cinema and series. Download AB Vue now and enter a limitless entertainment universe. Terms of Use : https://getabvue.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://getabvue.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cinema Magic at none against AB Vue's shown. AB Vue's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cinema Magic ships an update every 19 months, AB Vue weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cinema Magic | AB Vue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Boxoffice Company, LLC | ALEX BADA AIDINI |
In-app purchases
Cinema Magic
No in-app purchases
AB Vue
No in-app purchases
