Pulp Showtimes vs Flashbang Pro
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/
Flashbang Pro
Unleash powerful light bursts to playfully "blast" friends or foes. This entertainment app offers a unique way to interact with others using light effects.
- Light burst effects
- Playful interaction
- Entertainment focused
- Simple tap controls
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Blast your friends (and enemies) with a burst of LIGHT!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashbang Pro at daily against Pulp Showtimes's fortnightly. Pulp Showtimes's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 and Flashbang Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pulp Showtimes against 5.0 for Flashbang Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulp Showtimes has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Pulp Showtimes ships an update fortnightly, Flashbang Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulp Showtimes | Flashbang Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | unsame llc | O10 Media LLC |
Customer experience
Pulp Showtimes
Flashbang Pro
In-app purchases
Pulp Showtimes
- Moviegoer7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Cinephile +7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Flashbang Pro
- Flashbang Pro +$0.99
Questions
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