# IMAX vs BinGlow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BinGlow at none against IMAX's 19. BinGlow also leads on ads (none vs shown). IMAX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

IMAX ships an update monthly, BinGlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMAX | BinGlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) | [Brian Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874098879) |

## 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


### BinGlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binglow/id6758637405)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Is BinGlow free?

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

### Do IMAX or BinGlow have ads?

IMAX shows ads; BinGlow does not.

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

IMAX ships an update monthly, and BinGlow every 4 months. Most recently, IMAX was updated on October 14, 2026 and BinGlow on September 26, 2026.

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