# IMAX vs QRS Tracks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QRS Tracks at 100% against IMAX's 35%. QRS Tracks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). IMAX's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

QRS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of IMAX's written reviews are positive against 100% of QRS Tracks's.

IMAX ships an update monthly, QRS Tracks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMAX | QRS Tracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrs-tracks/id1589215518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) | [QRS Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034510122) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### QRS Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrs-tracks/id1589215518)

Capture musical ideas and performances on the go with audio and biometric data. Upload to a cloud account for playback, analysis, and sharing with others. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate and steps.

**Highlights:** On-the-fly audio and biometric recording, Cloud saving to QRS-Connect.com, Playback with graphical biometric data, Auto-naming and archiving of tracks, Control track visibility, Integration with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Is QRS Tracks free?

QRS Tracks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IMAX or QRS Tracks?

QRS Tracks is rated higher. IMAX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while QRS Tracks averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do IMAX or QRS Tracks have ads?

IMAX shows ads; QRS Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, IMAX or QRS Tracks?

IMAX ships an update monthly, and QRS Tracks every 6 weeks. Most recently, IMAX was updated on October 25, 2026 and QRS Tracks on October 24, 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.*