Pulp Showtimes vs AFI FEST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulp Showtimes
Discover local screenings of classic and revival films often missed by mainstream apps. Never miss an opportunity to see your favorite movies on the big screen again. Perfect for dedicated film enthusiasts.
- Local revival house showtimes
- Classic film listings
- Big screen event notifications
- Film enthusiast focused
- Cross-device support
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Not all showtime apps are created equal. If you're a film lover, you're probably frustrated by the absence of local revival houses on mainstream showtime apps. With Pulp, you can see all the classic films playing in your area, so you never miss a chance to catch it on the big screen. By installing this app, you agree to the terms of the following license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AFI FEST
Navigate a film festival with ease. View schedules, purchase tickets and passes, and access your digital tickets. Stay informed with the latest festival news and FAQs.
- View film schedule
- Buy tickets and passes
- Access digital tickets
- Festival FAQs
- Receive news updates
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The AFI FEST app provides tools you will need to navigate the festival in-person: View film schedule Buy tickets and passes Access your tickets FAQs Receive up-to-date news And more! Download the app today and login with your FEST credentials to access all you will need to attend AFI FEST! The American Film Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to celebrating excellence in the art form and to creating national education initiatives that inspire artists and audiences alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AFI FEST at none against Pulp Showtimes's 3. Pulp Showtimes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Pulp Showtimes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AFI FEST asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pulp Showtimes against 5.0 for AFI FEST. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulp Showtimes has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pulp Showtimes ships an update fortnightly, AFI FEST every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulp Showtimes | AFI FEST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | unsame llc | American Film Institute |
Customer experience
Pulp Showtimes
AFI FEST
In-app purchases
Pulp Showtimes
- Moviegoer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile +7 Days trial$9.991 Year
AFI FEST
No in-app purchases
Questions
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