Comparison

IMAX vs Pakdo!

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

Pakdo!

Features
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Pakdo! — पकडो! • पकड़ो! The classic imposter word game — now in Hindi, Marathi, and English! Pass one phone around, give clues, and catch the imposter before they blend in. How It Works: One player is secretly the imposter — they don't know the secret word. Everyone else gives one-word clues to prove they know it. Can you figure out who's faking it? Features: • Three languages — Marathi, Hindi, and English • 20 word categories — Food, Animals, Cricket, Bollywood, Mythology, Wedding, and more • 3–10 players on a single phone • Multiple imposters mode for extra chaos • Optional imposter visibility — let imposters see each other (or not!) • Multi-category selection — mix categories for unpredictable fun • Random discussion starter with clockwise order • No internet required — play anywhere, anytime • Beautiful dark theme with smooth animations Perfect for: Family gatherings • Road trips • House parties • College hangouts • Festival celebrations • Waiting rooms • Anywhere you have friends and one phone! Languages: Play entirely in मराठी, हिंदी, or English. Every screen, instruction, and word is fully translated.

Screenshots

IMAX4 screens
Pakdo!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IMAX at Free against Pakdo!'s $0.99. IMAX also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Pakdo!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown).

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

IMAX is free to download; Pakdo! costs $0.99 up front. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Pakdo! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IMAX versus Pakdo!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMAXPakdo!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIMAX CorporationAniket Gode

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

Pakdo!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Pakdo!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMAX free?
IMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pakdo! free?
Pakdo! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMAX or Pakdo! have ads?
IMAX shows ads; Pakdo! does not.

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