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Regal alternatives

Regal app users often look for alternatives due to persistent login and password reset issues, along with problems tracking rewards and managing subscriptions. Alternatives like Fandango and AMC Theatres offer more reliable app experiences and distinct membership benefits.

Why users look for alternatives to Regal

The alternatives

Fandango
4.9★ · 2,324,178 ratings · Free

Fandango is a reliable app for buying movie tickets, offering flexibility with cancellations and credits . Users appreciate its ease of use for finding movies and theaters R51. It also provides discounts and waives fees for members .

Better for: Fandango is better for users who frequently change plans, as it allows ticket exchanges and provides credit for future use, including convenience fees R41. It suits those who want to see all available theaters for a movie or all movies at a specific theater . It is also good for people who value customer service, as some users report positive experiences with support for promo code issues . However, some users find the app has too many offers and ads, and that rewards can be difficult to claim R53R55.

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AMC Theatres
4.8★ · 1,280,070 ratings · Free

The AMC Theatres app allows users to purchase tickets and is particularly valued by 'A-Lister' members for its benefits . While some users find the app generally good, there are reports of it being slow to update and having login glitches R65R67.

Better for: AMC Theatres is better for frequent movie-goers who can benefit from the 'A-Lister' membership, which users describe as a 'great deal' . It suits those who primarily visit AMC locations and want to manage their experience within a dedicated app. However, some users report issues with updating payment information and the app timing out during ticket purchases R65R71R74.

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Cinemark Theatres
4.9★ · 854,510 ratings · Free

The Cinemark app is considered easy to use by many, especially for finding showtimes and purchasing tickets R83. The Movie Club membership is highlighted for its savings, including 20% off at the register R83.

Better for: Cinemark Theatres is better for users who frequent Cinemark locations and can take advantage of the Movie Club, which offers significant savings for families R83. It suits those who prioritize a straightforward app experience for ticket purchasing R83. However, some users encounter bugs with seat selection, gift card management, and checkout processes R79R81. There are also complaints about online fees and difficulty with bot verification R82.

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Atom
4.9★ · 178,573 ratings · Free

Atom is praised for its ease of use in buying tickets ahead of time and its flexibility in allowing users to refund or change seats and dates R94.

Better for: Atom is better for users who value a smooth and efficient process for purchasing and managing movie tickets, especially those who might need to change their plans R94. It suits those looking for flexibility with refunds and seat changes . However, users report issues with incorrect movie times, theaters not showing showtimes, payment processing failures, and login problems R93R95R96. Some users also note that recent updates require newer iOS versions, limiting accessibility for older phones .

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Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern
4.7★ · 34,544 ratings · Free

The Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern app is generally considered good for buying tickets and finding showtimes .

Better for: Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern is better for users who primarily need to find showtimes and reserve seats at Marcus or Movie Tavern locations . However, many users report significant issues with the app crashing, being slow to load, and problems with logging in or resetting passwords R107R108R110. There are also complaints about difficulties ordering food, managing memberships, and accessibility issues with large fonts R109.

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Stick with Regal if

You should stick with Regal if the app works reliably for you and you are satisfied with its core function of tracking rewards points and seeing what you can spend them on R14. Some users find it straightforward when it functions correctly .

Evidence note: No alternatives had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Does Regal's app have login issues?
Yes, many Regal app users report persistent problems with logging in, being unable to reset passwords, or the app not recognizing their accounts, even when they can log in via a web browser R1R4R8R11.
Are there fees when buying tickets on the Regal app?
Yes, the Regal app charges a service or booking fee for purchasing tickets through its platform, which some users find unnecessary R24R28.
Does the Regal app track rewards for Unlimited subscribers?
For Regal Unlimited subscribers, the app's experience can be downgraded, as it strips away gem status levels and does not reference the separate rewards program for Unlimited members R3. Some users also wish the app would track all movies watched throughout the year for subscribers R9.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Regal 1/5 · US App doesn’t work: App doesn’t even work what a joke. Can’t reset password or create a new account
  2. [R4] Regal 1/5 · US Slow app: Cannot sign into the app multiple times and it is very slow
  3. [R8] Regal 4/5 · US Password: Good app once your on. But I seem to have forgotten my password. Tried to reset it and you cannot do it from the app. Will not let you hit the send button for the link. Then I reset it and it is now telling me it’s wrong.
  4. [R11] Regal 4/5 · US Works good overall just not sometimes: App was working well until I got logged out and forgot to save my password (my fault ikkk) but when I was going to forgot password the app isn’t good! It’s too glitchy, when I try to put in my email so it can send it for the forgot password, I click send and doesn’t do anything…
  5. [R7] Regal 1/5 · US Recent update borked things: The recent update gave incorrect movie times for the theater I gone to and it will not allow me to log into my account. I had to use my mobile browser to use my rewards and earn rewards. This update was clearly not properly tested.
  6. [R16] Regal 2/5 · US Update fail: After latest update I can’t use the app
  7. [R19] Regal 1/5 · US memory leak: i am convinced your app has a memory leak somewhere. my phone should not be overheating using the regal app.
  8. [R3] Regal 3/5 · US Great app, but Regal Unlimited subscribers are left in the dark: Pretty great app, and I’ve used it for years! But once I upgraded to Regal Unlimited, the experience actually downgraded. The app completely strips away your gem status levels with no way to participate in them anymore. While there is a separate rewards program for Unlimited subscribers, the app doesn't reference it at all. As an Unl
  9. [R9] Regal 3/5 · US Needs improvements: I love the unlimited subscription pass, but i wish the app actually kept track of all the movies you watch throughout the year! Also there needs to be more rewards for subscription members. Maybe first access to buy tickets for movies coming out. I also, would love to be able to update my picture!
  10. [R34] Regal 1/5 · US App doesn’t show my regal unlimited membership: App doesn’t show my regal unlimited membership I was able to purchase one ticket through the app without a problem when I went to go and pick another movie for a different day. It wasn’t showing my Regal Unlimited membership. There’s no live support for this app which is another thing and it runs extremely slow. You guys need to get a live person to
  11. [R45] Regal 1/5 · US Regal: Movie Tickets Made Difficult: The app doesn’t recognize my unlimited subscription anymore, so I am forced to order through the website and then I can’t even pull my tickets back up on the app. This is embarrassing and horrible service.
  12. [R6] Regal 3/5 · US Fails to upload points: I want to love app but it continuously miss adding points from purchases of tickets and concession food on the app. And the email does not go through to customer service. There is no way to add an app receipt number to manually upload either.
  13. [R12] Regal 3/5 · US Ruby/Diamond visit issues: The app continuously erases some of my visits towards diamond status. It’s annoying. Other than that it’s great.
  14. [R13] Regal 1/5 · US App used to work: The app used to work then stopped. Would get messages to the inbox, then they couldn’t be displayed. Logged out, can’t log back in. Deleted app and added back to my Home Screen and still can’t log in and now I can’t reset my password either. What a waste of my accumulated points also.
  15. [R14] Regal 4/5 · US The rewards program in your hands: This App is super handy for tracking your rewards points and seeing what you can spend them on. It’s a must have for frequent movie watchers.
  16. [R24] Regal 2/5 · US Unnecessary Fees: They charge a service fee for purchasing tickets through the app. I’ll just buy my tickets at the theater.
  17. [R28] Regal 2/5 · US Booking Fees?: App is fine. Functions like any app should in 2026. But you’re charging me a booking fee to purchase tickets on your own platform? Come on.
  18. [R10] Regal 1/5 · US Doesn’t take credit cards: We tried multiple credit cards. It doesn’t work.
  19. [R21] Regal 3/5 · US Regal: Issues. Won’t let me order a ticket. I get as far as “purchase ticket” and the icon is gray. Acts like my payment info isn’t there, but it is. I even tried to add another form of payment. Always have to go to the website. My phone is up to date and I’ve shut down numerous times. Annoying.
  20. [R44] Regal 2/5 · US Sucks at Handling Payment Methods: Everything else for the most part is fine, but adding or updating payment methods really sucks. The interface is unintuitive: accessing subscription and payment information should be easier. More importantly, adding a new card doesn't even work most of the time. I have quadruple checked my card information while trying to update payment methods only to get the sa
  21. [R18] Regal 3/5 · US Can’t See Purchased Tickets: Overall the app works fine, but for nearly a year now I have been unable to view my purchase tickets. I’ve tried updating the app, deleting a redownloading, signing out, but nothing works (my wife has the same issue with hers). Just annoying to have to pull up an email every time we go to the theater. I also think the OS isn’t as good as Cinemark’s app, which easily al
  22. [R41] Regal 2/5 · US EXCHANGES NOT ALLOWED: If you frequently change plans, buy tickets early, or occasionally need to move a reservation, Fandango wins. The ability to exchange tickets and retain value, including convenience fees as credit in many cases, is a big advantage.
  23. [R51] Fandango 1/5 · US Awesome app: My trusty app for getting tix for the movies
  24. [R53] Fandango 3/5 · US Keep it simple: Too many damn offers to decline. Annoying. I just want to buy movie tickets
  25. [R55] Fandango 5/5 · US Bad review: Why are u water boarding me with offers for hair plugs after I bought the ticket? Be thankful
  26. [R65] AMC Theatres 1/5 · US VERY SLOW TO UPDATE: I just updated my billing. The app doesn’t allow for any transactions
  27. [R67] AMC Theatres 3/5 · US login glitchy: There have been a few times in the recent past where i have been unable to log in due to an error.
  28. [R71] AMC Theatres 1/5 · US doesn’t work: whenever I try to buy a ticket in the app, it tells me an error occurred after I select my seats 👎👎
  29. [R74] AMC Theatres 1/5 · US Broken: Apps times out. My card was charged but can’t see my tickets yet
  30. [R79] Cinemark Theatres 1/5 · US App unusable: The app won’t function for seat selection or ticket purchasing. Constantly throws errors and I have to go use a laptop to purchase tickets because your website automatically throws me back to the app everytime I try on mobile.
  31. [R81] Cinemark Theatres 3/5 · US Works 70% of the time: There is a weird bug, on both android and macOS with items in the shopping cart - you cannot check it out nor remove them. Another bug, the moment you enter the check out screen, the app immediately assumes you want to use visa click to pay and sends and sends an email and sms code, any other selection made (like pay with gift card) also generates another set of visa click
  32. [R82] Cinemark Theatres 2/5 · US Online fees: The online fees are insane. More than a movie ticket
  33. [R83] Cinemark Theatres 5/5 · US Cinemark App is Awesome: The Cinemark app is so easy to use. I strongly suggest investing in the Movie Club. The $15 a month is nothing compared to the savings. The 20% off at the register saves me $18 on all visits with my family. The theater in Beaumont is clean and well run.
  34. [R93] Atom 1/5 · US Check The Actual Theater For Movie Times: Will frequently just show you incorrect movie times. Was going to watch a movie at 7:00. That showtime then changed to 7:45. We checked again at 7:20 to make sure it was still showing, and the showtime disappeared. Figured the showing was cancelled, but out of curiosity I checked the AMC website. Turns out the movie actually did start at 7:00 and we missed
  35. [R94] Atom 5/5 · US So easy: This was so easy!
  36. [R95] Atom 3/5 · US Not always showing open theaters: I have used this app for T-Mobile Tuesday deals. I have noticed my local theater does not always Display showtimes. I can see show times on the theater website and Fandango. In my history I was able to use the EVO -Kyle Texas location. I have tried to restart the app/phone and go on a computer. Sometimes I am not able to use my code because it is not available on
  37. [R96] Atom 1/5 · US What happened to Atom: I have used Atom for years and have always loved it. Recently though they have become garbage. I try to purchase movie tickets and the transaction just sits “pending” for days until it’s finally just canceled. The generic email I get passed blame and says to try another card or something. I have multiple time, no difference. When I try to use their in-app chat it doesn’t kno
  38. [R107] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern 1/5 · US Cant login: App crashes when I sign in with Apple
  39. [R108] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern 3/5 · US Slow!: I like the app for the most part but it takes quite a while to load, and I’ve found recently that when clicking on a time, the app locks up.
  40. [R109] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern 1/5 · US Broken ordering: Tried to use both the app and the website to preorder food and drinks. Both are just broken. Seems to be a normal thing for this app. It is always painful to use. Getting tickets is fine but anything else is a pain. Fix your app.
  41. [R110] Marcus Theatres & Movie Tavern 3/5 · US Reset password doesn’t work: “Log in to continue.” Yes, that’s the problem. How do you allow this to pass through your IT team?

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store