CineStar vs IFT Network TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CineStar
Easily access movie showtimes, purchase tickets with QR codes, and browse the complete cinema program. Discover trailers, explore offers, and shop for vouchers and merchandise directly within the app.
- Mobile ticketing with QR code
- Browse cinema program
- Watch trailers
- Discover offers
- Online shop for vouchers and merchandise
- Filter by film, date, and cinema
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Mit der CineStar-App steckst du unser komplettes Angebot locker in die Tasche: Sofort Tickets bestellen oder punktgenau das Programm checken, wenn’s schnell gehen soll – funktioniert. In Ruhe Trailer gucken, durch Filme browsen, Angebote entdecken, wenn du mehr Zeit hast – das geht auch. Entdecke in unserer App das komplette Kinoangebot inklusive Online-Shop und CineStarCARD-Bereich. Passe die App genau deinen Bedürfnissen an. Viele intelligente Filter machen es dir leicht, genauso wie die intuitive Navigation und die Möglichkeit, schnell weiterzuswipen. Funktionen • Schnelles Ticketing: Mobil kaufen, QR-Code erhalten und direkt am Einlass scannen lassen • Übersichtliches Programm: alle Filme auf einen Blick • Filtermöglichkeit: nach Film, Datum, Kino • Kinos: alle CineStar-Kinos Deutschlands auswählbar • Online-Shop: Gutscheine, Fanartikel, und Angebote schnell und sicher shoppen
IFT Network TV
Stream award-winning independent films, new theater and musical productions, comedy specials, and original web series. Enjoy a unique streaming experience with access to a diverse range of content anytime, anywhere.
- Independent films
- New theater and musicals
- Comedy original shows
- Web series
- Online streaming platform
- Watch anytime
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IFT Network Online Streaming Platform featuring Best-In-Class: Award Winning Independent Films New Theater & Musicals Comedy Original Shows Web Series IFT Network: The Indie Film Theater Network. New Streaming Experience. Access Everything. Watch Anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IFT Network TV at 100% against CineStar's 46%. IFT Network TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IFT Network TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CineStar's written reviews are positive against 100% of IFT Network TV's.
CineStar ships an update every 3 months, IFT Network TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | CineStar | IFT Network TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CineStar | TvStartup Inc. |
Customer experience
CineStar
IFT Network TV
In-app purchases
CineStar
No in-app purchases
IFT Network TV
No in-app purchases
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