#17in Movie DiscoveryFlixster - Showtimes + Tickets
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Flixster?
Flixster is a free Entertainment app that lists movie news, trailers, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and nearby theater showtimes. Tickets are sold through ticketing powered by Fandango, with reserved seating and mobile tickets that can be scanned on an iPhone. The listing also describes a Fandango VIP+ loyalty program and partner theater chains such as AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark.
Pricing. Flixster - Showtimes + Tickets is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking showtimes and buying tickets ahead for reserved seats
- Browsing Rotten Tomatoes scores and movie trailers before going out
- Finding nearby theaters and viewing their amenities
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Why this app is in D tier
Flixster scores 60 out of 100: rating 59, rating count 83, App Store search rank 0, update recency 96. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Download Flixster, with ticketing powered by Fandango - Available across iOS devices including iPhone and iPad! Stay in the know with the latest movie news, discover movies at home, browse Rotten Tomatoes® scores, find the latest showtimes and guarantee tickets to the right movie at the right time with ticketing to more than 30,000 screens nationwide. Plus, sign up for our Fandango VIP+ loyalty program to buy movies and get movies. GUARANTEE TICKETS & SKIP THE BOX OFFICE LINE: Get your tickets ahead of time to secure the best seats to the year’s biggest movies with reserved seating. Save time and skip the box office line when you scan your Mobile Ticket using your iPhone, with ticketing by Fandango. BROWSE MOVIES + THEATERS: Get the latest movie news right at your fingertips, watch the latest trailers and browse Rotten Tomatoes® scores. Find nearby theaters instantly, save your favorites for easy access & view all theater amenities. DISCOVER MOVIES: Movies don’t stop in the theater. Discover what movies are available at home and where to watch them. PLAN THE PERFECT MOVIE NIGHT: Enjoy fast and secure checkout. Easily split the tickets with friends and get paid back with
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| Measure | Flixster |  Tea TV Movies & Theater Finder |  Seekee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | D | D | D |
| Score | 60 / 100 | 63 / 100 | 59 / 100 |
| Rating | 3.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Ratings | 20.2K | 5.6K | 3.6K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.0 ★ · 13 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 85d ago | 1011d ago | 164d ago |
| Price | Free | Free download | Free |
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Questions about Flixster
Is Flixster free to use?
The App Store listing shows the price as free.
Can I buy tickets and skip the box office line?
The listing says tickets can be bought ahead with reserved seating, and Mobile Tickets can be scanned from an iPhone to skip the box office line. Ticketing is powered by Fandango.
Which theaters can I buy tickets for?
The listing names partners including AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Harkins Theatres, and says ticketing covers more than 30,000 screens nationwide.
Is Flixster free?
Yes. Flixster is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Flixster good for?
Flixster is built for checking showtimes and buying tickets ahead for reserved seats, browsing rotten tomatoes scores and movie trailers before going out, finding nearby theaters and viewing their amenities. It sits in the movie discovery list on AppTierList.
Is Flixster worth it?
Flixster is D tier, ranked #17 of 26 movie discovery apps with a score of 60 out of 100, from a 3.7 App Store rating across 20,246 ratings. 16 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Flixster compare to Tea TV Movies & Theater Finder?
Flixster is D tier at 60; Tea TV Movies & Theater Finder is D tier at 63. Tea TV Movies & Theater Finder ranks higher. Flixster is free, with no in-app purchases, Tea TV Movies & Theater Finder is free to download.
How often is Flixster updated?
Flixster was last updated on 2026-07-29, 85 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Movie Discovery (D tier, #17) · Event Ticket Booking (D tier, #32)
- Tier
- D (Weak)
- Score
- 60 / 100
- Rank in list
- #17 of 26
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 20,246
- Recent reviews
- 2.0 from 13 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (85 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Checking showtimes and buying tickets ahead for reserved seats, Browsing Rotten Tomatoes scores and movie trailers before going out, Finding nearby theaters and viewing their amenities
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 32 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed