Comparison

IMAX vs Sequel

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

Sequel

This app helps you manage and track all your media, from TV shows and games to books. It reminds you of new releases, keeps track of your progress, and offers details like synopses and trailers to help you pick your next watch or read. Organize your entertainment with a sleek, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Track TV shows, games, and books
  • Reminders for new releases
  • Progress tracking
  • Wishlist management
  • Release countdown widgets
  • Discovery features
Features
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Whether it’s the TV show your friend raved about, a new book from your favorite author, or an upcoming video game, Sequel is your go-to media wishlist. “Sequel. It’s pretty cool.” – Quinn Nelson, Snazzy Labs “The app […] is one of the very best media trackers in a very crowded field.” – MacStories “Sequel is great for managing media you want to interact with.” – Christopher Lawley It reminds you of new releases, keeps track of your progress, and more. Say goodbye to messy notes and hello to a sleek, intuitive app that puts all your media in one place. ▶ EASY TRACKING Sequel does the heavy-lifting so you can enjoy your media instead of managing it. - Share to Sequel via Magic Lookup and AI to instantly save media from the web - Easily view your wishlist and track what you complete - Mark items as Playing or Reading for quick access - Mark off episodes as you watch them - Sync with iCloud and Trakt ▶ DON’T MISS A THING Sequel is designed to help you keep track of those titles you’re eagerly waiting for. - Countdown widgets let you keep items on your Home Screen or Lock Screen - Get release reminder notifications - See your latest releases and upcoming titles - Stay on top of your series with the Watch Next queue ▶ PICK WHAT TO ENJOY NEXT If you’re not sure what to pick from your wishlist, Sequel gives you the right details to help you choose. - Synopsis and trailers - Ratings count and average - Where to watch (Movies/Series) – Access streaming apps with just a tap - Time to beat (Games) – Know what you’re getting yourself into ▶ DISCOVER YOUR NEXT OBSESSION Find new favorites to add to your list with Sequel’s discovery features. - Browse popular and upcoming titles - Explore cast and crew members’ filmographies - See other books by an author you like ▶ WHAT’S FREE - Save and track unlimited items - Smart search across all media types - Basic details including synopsis, ratings, and trailers - Filmographies - Quick access widget - Create up to 5 collections - Rate items you complete - Discover upcoming and popular items - iCloud sync ▶ WHAT’S PLUS Sequel+ is an optional subscription that unlocks the app’s more advanced features. - Sync your movies and series with your Trakt account - See where to watch movies and series - Get release reminders for items on your wishlist - Use Magic Lookup and AI to instantly save media from the web into Sequel - Create unlimited collections to organize your media - Open media in your favorite sources like IMDb, Audible, and more - Capture thoughts, quotes, and more with Markdown formatting - See how long video games take to finish - Advanced widgets including countdown and Watch Next - Alternative app icons Sequel is lovingly crafted by Romain Lefebvre in London, UK. Terms of Use: https://getsequel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsequel.app/privacy

Screenshots

IMAX4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against IMAX's 35%. Sequel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). IMAX's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of IMAX's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMAX ships an update monthly, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IMAX versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMAXSequel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (32 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB250 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIMAX CorporationRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

IMAX

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

Sequel

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

IMAX

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎬 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Sequel

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pleasant user experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive media tracking across movies, TV, books, and games
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription pricing may be too high for some users
  • 🔍 Limited book database compared to other services
  • 💡 Lack of ability to add custom media items

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

Sequel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain shows/movies not appearing in search
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when marking items as watched

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notes/comments for individual media items
  • Implement chapter/episode tracking for books
  • Introduce a habit tracker or progress visualization
  • Integrate with more media services like Apple Podcasts
  • Allow sorting/filtering of watch lists by various criteria
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  • Add the ability to share media lists with others

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
8 purchases

Sequel

Subscriptions5
  • Sequel+$2.991 Month
  • Sequel+ (Family Plan)$4.991 Month
  • Sequel+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Sequel+1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Sequel+ (Family Plan)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Add Family Plan to Lifetime$74.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99

Questions

Is IMAX free?
IMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IMAX or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. IMAX averages 2.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do IMAX or Sequel have ads?
IMAX shows ads; Sequel does not.
Which is updated more often, IMAX or Sequel?
IMAX ships an update monthly, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, IMAX was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sequel on October 13, 2026.

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