# The "On Cinema" Film Guide

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id634208308](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id634208308)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id634208308`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Special Entertainment
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (66 ratings)
- **Version:** 2017.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-03-01
- **First published:** 2013-04-19
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-on-cinema-film-guide/id634208308)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/802eb5bc-bb2f-4a99-994d-22f67067fc1a](https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/802eb5bc-bb2f-4a99-994d-22f67067fc1a)

## Description

The On Cinema Film Guide brings Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington's movie opinions to a pocket-sized app, with an audio review library for over 17,000 films and a rating scale from zero (BOMB) to five (CLASSIC!) bags of popcorn. Type nearly any title to get an opinion, and use the built-in quick-pick to steer you toward a movie.

Its features include direct links to the latest On Cinema episodes, English-language reviews, a digital copy of Tim & Gregg's 'ultimate movie popcorn' recipe, and a universal app that works on iPad. Access the On Cinema website for more content and context.

## Rankings

- #159,087 — Overall

## Review summary

The On Cinema Film Guide is loved for its comprehensive, entertaining film analyses and quirky extras that appeal to fans of Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington. Many users praise its value and entertainment factor. However, frequent stability issues, lack of updates for newer iOS versions, and a perception that the reviews are jokey or random limit its practicality for some users.

### Pros

- Comprehensive, in‑depth film reviews covering a wide range of films.
- Entertaining, meta‑humor experience with Tim & Gregg’s On Cinema vibe.
- Quirky extras (clock, Constitution, popcorn recipe) add novelty and engagement.
- Great value for money; affordable and highly praised by users.
- Strong appeal to movie buffs and fans of On Cinema.

### Cons

- Stability and compatibility issues on older iOS versions (crashes, missing audio).
- Lack of updates; app feels outdated or unsupported for newer iOS versions.
- Reviews can come across as random or jokey rather than traditional film criticism.
- Overall content quality can feel inconsistent or not what some users expect from a film guide.

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