# IMAX vs Arcroom

The clearest difference is ads: Arcroom at none against IMAX's shown. Arcroom also leads on device support (5 vs 3). IMAX's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Arcroom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMAX | Arcroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) | [Hangzhou Hu Di Shen Shan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717549066) |

## 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


### Arcroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcroom/id6760298910)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond This Device | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Is Arcroom free?

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

### Do IMAX or Arcroom have ads?

IMAX shows ads; Arcroom does not.

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