# Notes on Blindness VR vs IMAX

The clearest difference is rating: Notes on Blindness VR at 3.8 against IMAX's 2.3. Notes on Blindness VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). IMAX's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 10). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Notes on Blindness VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes on Blindness VR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Notes on Blindness VR's written reviews are positive against 34% of IMAX's.

Notes on Blindness VR ships an update weekly, IMAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes on Blindness VR | IMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-on-blindness-vr/id1144490212/reviews)** | [2.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 421 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARTE France Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159668429) | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes on Blindness VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-on-blindness-vr/id1144490212)

Experience a virtual reality journey into the world of John Hull, who became totally blind in 1983. This interactive non-fiction app uses original audio diary recordings and 3D animations to explore his cognitive and emotional experience of blindness.

**Highlights:** Virtual reality journey, Interactive non-fiction, Original audio diary recordings, 3D animations, Binaural audio, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IMAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352)

Discover upcoming films, documentaries, and live events. Save your favorite theaters to stay updated on showtimes and release dates. Access exclusive content like cast messages and digital art.

**Highlights:** Save favorite theaters, View showtimes and release dates, Browse film and event listings, Access exclusive cast messages, Download exclusive IMAX Art, Explore capsule collections

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hail Columbia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fires of Kuwait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pandas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Dogs | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Beautiful Planet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Journey to the South Pacific | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Dogs  3D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pandas  3D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sky  3D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep7: Human | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep3: Deserts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep4: Freshwate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep5: Forrests | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep6: Extremes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep1: Coasts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Planet Earth 3: Ep2: Ocean | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Beautiful Planet  3D | $5.99 | one-time |
| Journey to the South Pacific | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sky | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes on Blindness VR free?

Notes on Blindness VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IMAX free?

IMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notes on Blindness VR or IMAX?

Notes on Blindness VR is rated higher. Notes on Blindness VR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while IMAX averages 2.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do Notes on Blindness VR or IMAX have ads?

IMAX shows ads; Notes on Blindness VR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes on Blindness VR or IMAX?

Notes on Blindness VR ships an update weekly, and IMAX monthly. Most recently, Notes on Blindness VR was updated on September 21, 2026 and IMAX on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*