Comparison

IMAX vs OddBook Universe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IMAX

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
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From Hollywood blockbuster releases to exclusive one-night-only artist performances, IMAX is personalizing your theatre experience with the help of our app: - Save your home theatre and stay updated on what’s playing on our screens - Learn release dates for films, documentaries, and amazing, one-night-only IMAX Live experiences - Browse our limited-edition capsule collections celebrating the history of our cameras and our filmmaking heritage - Receive exclusive downloadable messages from cast and crew, and save our exclusive IMAX Art on your phone Download today to be in the best seat tomorrow. Terms of Use: https://www.imax.com/content/terms-service Privacy Policy: https://www.imax.com/content/privacy-policy

About

OddBook Universe

This app is a comprehensive fan resource for all things Oddworld. It provides detailed information on games, characters, and locations, along with a timeline to track your progress. Stay connected with the official Oddworld community through integrated social media links.

Highlights
  • Oddworld game details
  • Character and location information
  • Game completion tracker
  • Official social media links
  • Community access
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Are you ODDsessed with Oddworld Inhabitants? Then this is the app for you! Keep up to date with every minutia of tidbits about Abe, Munch, Stranger and a lot more! Read all about the Oddworld games, playable characters, locations & more! See the Oddworld Games Timeline and track which games you have completed. Access the Oddworld Inhabitants official website, twitter, facebook & discord directly from the app.

Screenshots

IMAX4 screens
OddBook Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OddBook Universe at 100% against IMAX's 35%. OddBook Universe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). IMAX's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. OddBook Universe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OddBook Universe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of IMAX's written reviews are positive against 100% of OddBook Universe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMAX ships an update monthly, OddBook Universe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IMAX versus OddBook Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMAXOddBook Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (32 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB62 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIMAX CorporationRyan Rook

Customer experience

IMAX

All ratings32 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative54.8%

OddBook Universe

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IMAX

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

18 requests
  • 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
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  • 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

OddBook Universe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

IMAX

One-time19
  • Hail Columbia$1.99
  • Fires of Kuwait$1.99
  • Pandas$2.99
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  • Superpower Dogs$3.99
  • A Beautiful Planet$4.99
  • Journey to the South Pacific$4.99
  • Superpower Dogs [3D]$4.99
  • Pandas [3D]$4.99
  • Deep Sky [3D]$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep7: Human$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep3: Deserts$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep4: Freshwate$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep5: Forrests$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep6: Extremes$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep1: Coasts$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep2: Ocean$4.99
  • A Beautiful Planet [3D]$5.99
  • Journey to the South Pacific$5.99
  • Deep Sky$6.99
None

OddBook Universe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMAX free?
IMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OddBook Universe free?
OddBook Universe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IMAX or OddBook Universe?
OddBook Universe is rated higher. IMAX averages 2.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while OddBook Universe averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do IMAX or OddBook Universe have ads?
IMAX shows ads; OddBook Universe does not.
Which is updated more often, IMAX or OddBook Universe?
IMAX ships an update monthly, and OddBook Universe every 4 weeks. Most recently, IMAX was updated on October 18, 2026 and OddBook Universe on October 10, 2026.

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