Bow Tie Mobile App vs BuzzPass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bow Tie Mobile App
Easily find movie showtimes and purchase tickets directly from your iPhone. Get scannable barcodes for instant access and email confirmations. Criterion Club members can log in to earn rewards.
- Find movie showtimes
- Purchase tickets on-the-go
- Browse by film title or theater
- Scannable barcode ticket confirmation
- Email confirmation with printable page
- Criterion Club member login for credit
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Since 1900, Bow Tie Cinemas has been a family owned destination for great movies and loyal customers. Dedicated to service, we’re proud to offer the FREE Bow Tie Cinemas app for iPhone! Find movie showtimes and purchase tickets on-the-go by browsing by film title or theater from your iPhone. Get your ticket confirmation with a scannable barcode right on your iPhone. An email confirmation with printable confirmation page will also be sent to your email address. If you are a Criterion Club member, remember to log in with your account information to receive credit for all of your mobile transactions. Get instant movie access at your fingertips and download the FREE Bow Tie Cinemas app now!
BuzzPass
This app streamlines your nightlife experience by providing instant digital tickets and line-skip passes to entertainment venues and events. Discover nearby bars, clubs, and exclusive deals to maximize your night out.
- Instant digital tickets
- Line-skip passes
- Curated map of venues
- Exclusive venue deals
- Streamlined nightlife process
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Buy Tickets. Skip the Line. Get There. BuzzPass connects you to entertainment venues and events while streamlining the entire nightlife process. Spend less time worrying about your night out and experience more. Upgrade your night with: • Instant digital tickets • Line-skip passes • A curated map of nearby bars, clubs, and events • Exclusive venue deals Download BuzzPass today to meet the future of nightlife.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuzzPass at 93% against Bow Tie Mobile App's 9%. BuzzPass also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months). Bow Tie Mobile App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BuzzPass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Bow Tie Mobile App's written reviews are positive against 93% of BuzzPass's.
Bow Tie Mobile App ships an update every 17 months, BuzzPass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bow Tie Mobile App | BuzzPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (235 ratings) | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 235 — better | 86 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bow Tie Cinemas LLC | Buzz Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Bow Tie Mobile App
BuzzPass
User reviews
Bow Tie Mobile App
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 👍 Easy ticket purchasing process
- 👍 Convenient movie time lookup
- 👍 Useful for marking favorite theaters
- 💡 Flexibility in booking options
Room to improve
- 🐛 App freezes on logo/splash screen
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch
- 🐛 Login failures and authentication issues
- 🐛 Images and movie posters fail to load
- 🐛 App becomes unresponsive during ticket booking
BuzzPass
From 86 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient way to skip lines
- 💰 Helps find great deals and happy hours
- 🗺️ Useful map feature to discover new bars
- 🤝 Helpful for groups and friends going out
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some issues with passes not working at certain bars
- 🔍 Could use more detailed information on bar policies and amenities
Bugs and requests
Bow Tie Mobile App
Reported bugs
19 issues- App freezes on logo screen and won't progress
- App crashes immediately upon launch
- Login credentials not recognized despite working on website
- App logs out user while actively using it
- Images and movie posters fail to load
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- Outdated movie listings and advertisements displayed
- App crashes when clicking food and drink options
- Cannot advance past seat selection screen
- App freezes after selecting movie time
- Stuck notification badge cannot be deleted
- Location permissions cause immediate crash
- App requires location selection every time it opens
- Search functionality broken
- Credit card scanning not working
- Criterion points accumulation is erroneous
- Inconsistent login behavior across sessions
- Payment information not saved or recognized
- App incompatible with iOS 10.3.2 and older devices
- Slow performance on ticket booking flow
Requested features
14 requests- Add digital membership card to Apple Wallet
- Save favorite cinema as default location
- Implement Apple Wallet support for tickets
- Add ability to link past ticket purchases for loyalty points
- Display loyalty points balance in app
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- Support voucher/gift card purchases
- Add phone number linking for purchase tracking
- Simplify rewards program and make it more transparent
- Enable full-screen support on iPad
- Integrate with Fandango platform for better reliability
- Add dark mode option
- Improve seating chart visibility and contrast
- Implement better location detection
- Add food and beverage ordering functionality
BuzzPass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Expand to more cities
- Add more filtering and sorting options
- Integrate with ride-sharing services
- Loyalty program or rewards for frequent users
In-app purchases
Bow Tie Mobile App
No in-app purchases
BuzzPass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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