Not only do I earn points that I can redeem for movie swag and concessions, but they also send me screening invites just for using the app. Even works at the Cinemark dollar theater near me.
When I didnt receive my Connection points, support staff were very helpful in getting me my points. This has happened a few times now, so I have made sure to request my receipt at concessions to expedite the troubleshooting when contacting support. Without receipt, you will be asked for some payment and purchase info and they can usually find this in their system.
In app ordering and refunding is made super easy and convenient. But the processing fee is pretty unnecessarily steep if you ask me.
My only qualm is that the theaters havent equipped the QR readers to the TVM (ticket vending machines) that would normally allow one to skip the lines at the box office.
The app and Connections reward program have potential and overall work well at the moment. But there is plenty of room for improvement.
Update: After extensive and steady use of the app in the last 7 months, I have been very pleased and happy with what Cinemark app is as a whole has become. I see a lot of movies and have been saving up points. Recently cashed in on a Google Nexus 6P for the equivalent of what was probably 15 movie tickets, mostly early birds. Thank you Cinemark!
Now you can link your Connections ID number with your Fandango account. So even if you buy tickets through Fandango you can get your Connection points.