# IMAX — user reviews > 102 indexed App Store user reviews of IMAX by IMAX Corporation, rated 2.30/5 from 32 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 20 ## What do users think of IMAX? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎬 Immersive IMAX theater experience on Vision Pro - 🎨 Stunning visual quality and display - 🎭 Authentic theater atmosphere with seat selection - 📱 Good app performance and loading speed - 🎥 3D content available - 🔊 High-quality audio - ✨ Innovative use of Vision Pro hardware **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and freezes on splash screen - ❌ Content loading errors frequently - 📍 Location database outdated/incomplete - 🌍 Poor international support (especially Australia) - 💰 Rental-only model with limited purchasing options - 📚 Severely limited content library - 🎬 Mostly trailers and documentaries, few full movies - 🔐 Cumbersome account creation and login process - ⚙️ Poor user interface and UX design - 🚫 Cannot search for content - 👐 Limited to selecting only one theater - 🎞️ Trailers not in IMAX 1.43 aspect ratio - 🛏️ Not usable while lying down - 👋 Hands visible and distracting in low light - 🔑 Password restrictions too strict - 📺 No information about rental duration or movie length **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes on splash screen or black screen - Content loading error: 'There was an error loading the content' - Unable to retrieve content in certain regions - Login failures and authentication issues - App crashes after initial use - Control center down arrow continuously flashing - Error messages appear without actual issues - Theater location search returns no results for existing locations - Password validation rejects secure keychain-generated passwords - Movie not displaying in expected 3D format despite listing **Most requested features** - Add option to purchase movies instead of renting - Expand content library with major films (Dune, Oppenheimer, Interstellar, TRON, Lord of the Rings) - Subscription model for unlimited access - Update location database with new theaters - Add support for multiple favorite theaters - Include full-length IMAX movies in 1.43 aspect ratio - Add 3D content for all available titles - Implement search functionality - Show rental duration and movie length information - Add trailers for all paid content - Download feature for offline viewing - Monthly or yearly subscription option - Shared viewing experience with other users - Hand visibility toggle for low-light viewing - Support for more countries and regions - Guest login option without account creation - Movie recommendations and sorting options - Theater kiosk ordering integration ## Newest reviews (19 of 102) ### 3/5 — app seems broken *2026-08-12, version 1.0.12* I opened the app and it's just like black background with IMAX and then nothing.. ok oh wait it works. Watching "A Beautiful Planet"... ### 3/5 — Great app but lacks content *2026-08-10, version 1.0.12* It seem like movies haven’t been added. Same limited selection of about 10. They should add The Odyssey eventually. ### 2/5 — Wasted potential *2026-07-19, version 1.0.12* IMAX appears to be another app launched for Vision Pro but abandoned by the developer. All those great 3D movies I’ve seen in theatres over the years and hardly any of them on here. ### 3/5 — Movies *2026-06-22, version 1.0.12* I want to see more movies some of the old ones that you see in the movie theater when we went to IMAX I would see a variety of movies but now there is not not enough variety to see only on the Vision Pro. Also can you create an immersion that can be used with movies like different theaters as we have seen on HBO Max for instance and the ones that Apple created. Those immersions would be really cool for viewing especially when you have a movie. I would like to feel like I’m in an IMAX theater as well. And thank you ### 1/5 — App outdated *2026-03-09, version 2.1.0* When I am trying to find IMAX theatres in Perth WA in Australia, it shows that there is no theatres in that location when there has been 2 IMAX theatres opened in Perth since Mid December 2025. IMAX PLS UPDATE YOUR APP TO SHOW NEW AND RECENT IMAX THEATRES ### 2/5 — No new IMAX trailers *2025-12-26, version 1.0.12* Haven’t seen a new full screen IMAX trailer or Nolan prologue in a year. ### 1/5 — Location not working *2025-12-20, version 2.1.0* I could not select the imax in my city (Melbourne), said there was not a theater there. None in Australia. All I wanted was to get alerted when a certain movie was showing again. Really bad user Experence ### 1/5 — There’s nothing past the black screen *2025-12-11, version 1.0.12* The app literally doesn’t work. I don’t know how this even got past Apple’s review. ### 1/5 — Can’t get past the black screen *2025-11-24, version 1.0.12* 90% of the time when I open this app, it freezes at the black screen that sometimes says IMAX, and other times the title doesn’t even appear. Very disappointing. I hope the developer resolves this. ### 1/5 — App is terrible *2025-11-06, version 2.1.0* I just want to see what movies are showing where and when. Half the locations I pick show nothing. The app is clunky and very bad UX. Try again imax. ### 3/5 — So close yet so far *2025-10-24, version 2.1.0* I love IMAX in person, especially the new IMAX GT laser theaters. These are the only experiences that rival the Vision Pro. However, the Vision Pro still allows me to enjoy IMAX anywhere, so its a shame the app feels like its missing a lot of things that are pretty easy wins. The first is you can only seem to rent videos, not buy. Even if the price was higher, I always opt for buying and dislike renting digital media. Put it in there for $100, I would still rather buy and know I can come back anytime rather than enjoy during an arbitrary rental window, its the wrong model for private viewing. Secondly, the library is a sliver of what IMAX has in its library. I hope we get the films that make IMAX great, like Oppenheimer, TRON, Lord of The Rings. Its a great app but unfortunately falls short for creative and UX decisions that feel like they were made by the marketing and finance dept, not the creative and UX dept. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-10-16, version 2.1.0* This app is horrible u can’t even search on it all u can do is scroll 4-9 movies or shows and that’s it ### 4/5 — high potential *2025-08-14, version 1.0.12* It is highly potential. Please make more films/video to us. ### 1/5 — Useless in Australia *2025-08-04, version 2.1.0* If you can’t search for Melbourne, Australia then don’t publish your app in Australia, the whole setup process is cumbersome and a waste of time. Not only is it a waste of time but you have to sign up BEFORE you can use the app and find out this app is a waste of time. ### 1/5 — Can’t Even Sign Up *2025-07-23, version 2.1.0* The app is not ready for general use. ### 1/5 — Useless App — do not bother with it *2025-06-22, version 2.1.0* The first major flaw is that when creating an account, it REJECTS highly secure passwords suggested by keychain, forcing you to make up one yourself. Second, it forces you to pick ONLY ONE theater in your area. There are three in my area, and having to make each one my “current” one in order to see anything about it is ridiculous. Third, it doesn’t even show what’s currently playing at ANY theater. My guess is that this app has been completely abandoned by the vendor, but not removed from the App Store. ### 1/5 — Rental only *2025-05-25, version 1.0.12* Such a shame that this is rental only I love IMAX and I would definitely purchase, but I am not going to pay the same price for a rental and it does not say how long the rental cost for ### 2/5 — More *2025-04-23, version 2.1.0* Please give us more movies. We will pay ### 1/5 — More content! *2025-03-23, version 1.0.12* Has everyone given up on Apple Vision Pro! So shortsighted. Give us more IMAX 3D! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Location not working *2026-08-24, version 2.1.0* I tried to select the closest IMAX to me (Sydney) and it said no search results. All I wanted was to book tickets for a movie and I can’t even do that on the app. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-08-18, version 1.0.12* Launches but stuck on splash screen Don’t waste your time ### 1/5 — No update in 2 years! 😱 *2026-08-18, version 2.1.0* Unable to access my account through the app as it doesn’t support “Sign in through Apple” whereas the IMAX website does 🤷🏼‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Fake App *2026-08-12, version 2.1.0* It’s a fake iMax app. Don’t download or use it ### 1/5 — Can’t even login! *2026-07-19, version 2.1.0* Horrible experience, desktop works fine this app is not even tested! ### 1/5 — Still doesn’t log you in *2026-07-19, version 2.1.0* After a few years, I thought I’d try again. Still doesn’t let you log in. And yes, my credentials were all correct. Anyway, at least the online site works. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2026-06-25, version 2.1.0* I’ve used plenty of apps in the past to purchase movie tickets but this time one suprised me in the worst way. Doesn’t even have because functions like a search bear and only lists like 7 movies. Genuinely thought this was a knockoff app sadly it isn’t. As an official lazy person this app is a waste of time just go in person ### 1/5 — Worst app EVER!!! *2026-05-31, version 2.1.0* It says there’s no IMAX in Greece!! Seriously?? Check your information again! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-03-26, version 1.0.12* Stuck on splash screen does not open ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2026-03-22, version 2.1.0* Worst app ever used ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing App. Thank you to the Developers. *2025-03-13, version 1.0.12* This app is amazing. It truly shows the potential of Apple Vision Pro. I was impressed with the 2D movies, but then they added 3D movies and it took it to the next level. It truly feels like you’re in an IMAX movie theater. It is a truly immersive experience. Thank you to the developers who have worked hard on making this app happen. My only suggestion is to make the movies available for purchase instead of renting. The movies on here are demo material and sometimes I just want to show clips of some of the movies to friends and family. But it would get too expensive to rent a movie every time I want to show my friends or family a demonstration of the IMAX app. I would rather pay more to buy so I can watch any time. Or another suggestion is to switch to a monthly or yearly subscription model that would give access to all the movies similar to other streaming video apps. Renting movies on here every time I want to watch a few minutes of demo material gets really expensive otherwise. Thank you again to the developers. You guys have made an awesome app. Hope to also see actual movies on here and not just the documentaries. ### 5/5 — Kanapan *2025-01-04, version 1.0.12* The iMax app on Apple Vision Pro is amazing! It allows me to experience movies in the 1.43:1 aspect ratio, which is no longer available in my country. This is something I’ve truly missed from traditional iMax theaters. However, I’d love to see more content added. For example, offering legendary movies like Interstellar for purchase—I’d gladly buy them—or regularly updating new movie trailers. If these improvements are made, this app would be perfect for movie enthusiasts like me! ### 5/5 — Great updates *2024-12-04* Really helpful. Allows you to choose a local theatre, find out when tickets are going on sale so you don’t miss big releases, and click directly to the site where you can buy those tickets. ### 5/5 — Proper IMAX in your home *2024-11-03, version 1.0.12* Although the content is still limited for now, I can see a lot of potential for the future ### 5/5 — It’s a nice app but very limited *2024-09-07, version 1.0.11* The playback and the settings function really well, but there is a severe lack of content. ### 5/5 — 非常令人震撼的体验 *2024-07-22, version 1.0.6* 作为一个IMAX爱好者，非常期待后续的更新，希望能加入更多的电影，从画质及沉浸式的感受，这是我在vp体验过最棒的视频app期待下一次的更新 ### 5/5 — Stunning *2024-05-26, version 1.0.6* Only thing I would add is more content overall amazing experience on the Apple Vision Pro ### 5/5 — Will pay for more content! *2024-04-30, version 1.0.5* Quality experience. I just need more movies! I don’t really have any negative feedback, a download feature could be useful. But I will pay money to watch more movies. Especially Dune part 2. ### 5/5 — Incredible! More content needed!! *2024-03-26, version 1.0.5* This is truly an unbelievable way to experience a film. I desperately need Dune Part 1 & 2 to be added, as well as Oppenheimer!! Movies like those demand to be watched with such an immersive and stunning environment as this app provides. ### 5/5 — I hope for more content *2024-03-12, version 1.0.5* I think this is a must need experience for every Apple Vision pro user a beautiful planet is a stunning film that should be watched and thoroughly enjoyed through this App. the quality of the Apple Vision Pro displays alongside the IMAX quality content makes the viewing experience magical. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*