# IMAX vs InkPoster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InkPoster at none against IMAX's 19. InkPoster also leads on ads (none vs shown). IMAX's advantage is rating (2.2 vs 1.9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

IMAX holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of IMAX's written reviews are positive against 27% of InkPoster's.

IMAX ships an update monthly, InkPoster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMAX | InkPoster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews)** | [1.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkposter/id6736528324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **34.6% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) |

## 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


### InkPoster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkposter/id6736528324)

This app allows you to discover, select, and display thousands of artworks on a digital ePaper poster. Effortlessly control one or multiple devices remotely to refresh content, upload personal photos, and curate dynamic art installations for any space.

**Highlights:** Curated art gallery access, Remote control for multiple devices, Upload personal photos, Dynamic art content updates, Create art playlists (coming soon), Schedule automated art rotations (coming soon)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Is InkPoster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMAX or InkPoster?

IMAX is rated higher. IMAX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while InkPoster averages 1.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do IMAX or InkPoster have ads?

IMAX shows ads; InkPoster does not.

### Which is updated more often, IMAX or InkPoster?

IMAX ships an update monthly, and InkPoster every 5 weeks. Most recently, IMAX was updated on October 25, 2026 and InkPoster on October 21, 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.*