Comparison

IMAX vs Orbit Studio

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

Orbit Studio

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Step into a story that feels made for you. Orbit Studio turns storytime into a personalized world you can explore. Create a hero inspired by yourself, someone you love, or even your pet, then discover beautifully crafted adventures where that hero becomes part of the story. Every story is more than a page. Explore places, discover objects, follow paths, and watch the world unfold around your hero. PERSONALIZED HEROES Create a character that makes every adventure feel uniquely yours. EXPLORE STORY WORLDS Move through connected places, discover what’s around the corner, and experience stories as worlds rather than pages. BEAUTIFUL STORYTIME Rich visuals, narration, music, and animation make every story feel alive. NEW ADVENTURES TO DISCOVER Return to Orbit to explore new places, stories, and experiences. Whether you’re settling in for storytime, sharing an adventure together, or simply exploring somewhere new, Orbit makes every story feel a little more personal. Your hero. Your world. Your story. Terms of Use: https://orbitstudio.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://orbitstudio.ai/privacy

Screenshots

IMAX4 screens
Orbit Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orbit Studio at none against IMAX's shown. IMAX's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orbit Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IMAX versus Orbit Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMAXOrbit Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIMAX CorporationRally App, Inc.

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

Orbit Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IMAX

One-time10
  • Hail Columbia$1.99
  • Fires of Kuwait$1.99
  • Journey to the South Pacific$4.99
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  • Superpower Dogs [3D]$4.99
  • Pandas [3D]$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep5: Forrests$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep1: Coasts$4.99
  • Planet Earth 3: Ep2: Ocean$4.99
  • A Beautiful Planet [3D]$5.99
  • Deep Sky$6.99
3 purchases

Orbit Studio

Subscriptions1
  • Orbit Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • 5 discoveries$4.99
  • 15 discoveries$11.99

Questions

Is IMAX free?
IMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Studio free?
Orbit Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IMAX or Orbit Studio have ads?
IMAX shows ads; Orbit Studio does not.

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