# Cineplex Cinemas vs Runtime TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runtime TV at 66% against Cineplex Cinemas's 10%. Runtime TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Cineplex Cinemas's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Runtime TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runtime TV has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Cineplex Cinemas's written reviews are positive against 66% of Runtime TV's.

Cineplex Cinemas ships an update every 14 months, Runtime TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cineplex Cinemas | Runtime TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplex-cinemas/id950059625/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 43 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CG Propaganda](https://appshunter.io/developer/900782734) | [Runtime Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561426215) |

## What reviewers say

### Cineplex Cinemas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplex-cinemas/id950059625)

Access movie showtimes and schedules for Cineplex Cinemas in Paulínia, Itatiba, and Campinas. Plan your next cinema visit with ease.

**Highlights:** Movie showtime guide, Cinema schedules, Location-specific listings, Event planning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runtime TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213)

Stream award-winning movies and series for free, anytime and anywhere. Create personalized playlists of your favorite titles and enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand content from an extensive catalog.

**Highlights:** Free movie and series streaming, Live and on-demand content, Award-winning entertainment, Cross-device compatibility, Customizable playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💎 Excellent content quality
- 🎥 Wide variety of movies and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting content
- 🌐 Unavailable in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create account
- Playback issues like audio/video desync
- Orientation lock not working properly
- Certain movies/shows not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast/TV casting support
- Provide original audio and subtitle options
- Improve content library with more recent titles
- Implement language translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cineplex Cinemas free?

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

### Is Runtime TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cineplex Cinemas or Runtime TV?

Runtime TV is rated higher. Cineplex Cinemas averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Runtime TV averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Cineplex Cinemas or Runtime TV have ads?

Runtime TV shows ads; Cineplex Cinemas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cineplex Cinemas or Runtime TV?

Cineplex Cinemas ships an update every 14 months, and Runtime TV every 3 months. Most recently, Cineplex Cinemas was updated on October 8, 2026 and Runtime TV on October 18, 2026.

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