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TGV Vs. GSC App: Which One Did Better?

On our VERY FIRST Tech Tuesdays column, we put Malaysia's two most popular cinemas head to head with their mobile app to see which one is better!

By Melody Oei — 10 Jun 2014, 05:09 PM — Updated over 10 years ago

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VISUAL: With simple icons and strong branding of colour, the GSC app is hands down more visually appealing than the TGV app

TGV app (L) and the GSC app as seen on the right.

TGV app (L) and the GSC app as seen on the right.

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The GSC app is generally more modern-looking hence more appealing. However, one point to note about the TGV app is the feature where users are automatically led to the next information column in chronological order whereas with the GSC app, users have to tap back onto each individual information icons in order to have each segment filled.

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Although, the 'FasTicket' icon looks very much like the Facebook Messenger app icon?

In blue, the Facebook Messenger logo, compared to the 'FasTicket' logo on the GSC app.

In blue, the Facebook Messenger logo, compared to the 'FasTicket' logo on the GSC app.

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CHOOSING SEATS: This is probably the most exciting part of booking cinema tickets and the GSC app proved to be more user-friendly and was easier to navigate as compared to the TGV app

Comparing TGV (left) to GSC (right) in terms of booking seats.

Comparing TGV (left) to GSC (right) in terms of booking seats.

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PAYMENT: TGV has significantly more payment options while GSC essentially only has three

Comparing TGV (light) and GSC (right) cinema app payment options.

Comparing TGV (light) and GSC (right) cinema app payment options.

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BOOKING FEE: TGV - RM1.00; GSC - RM0.50

Comparing booking fees between the GSC and the TGV app.

Comparing booking fees between the GSC and the TGV app.

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VERDICT: GSC - 3; TGV - 1

Gif for illustration purposes only.

Gif for illustration purposes only.

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And the WINNER is GSC!

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Which app do you use more? Comment below!

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