Onkyo Remote 2 vs IMAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Onkyo Remote 2
Control your Onkyo network A/V products intuitively from your iPhone or iPod touch. Manage internet radio, stream music from DLNA servers or your device, and perform general playback and volume functions. Enjoy advanced features like Spotify and high-resolution audio playback on compatible models.
- Internet radio operation
- DLNA streaming control
- General remote and playback functions
- Volume control
- Spotify integration
- FLAC/DSD/Apple Lossless playback
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The Onkyo Remote Control App is an official Onkyo application for iPhone/iPod touch letting you intuitively operate Onkyo network A/V products. Available as a free download, it is compatible with all network-capable Onkyo A/V receivers as well as some network-ready produts released during or after 2010. Functions Enabled by Onkyo Remote2 (1) Internet radio operation. Stations are touchscreen selectable, with no need to view a TV display; (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server. Your iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server; (3) General remote control and playback functions; (4) Volume-control function; (5) Information including station frequency displayed when listening to radio. (Note: available only on A/V products with a built-in radio tuner); (6) Stream music stored on iPod touch/iPhone wirelessly. (Added capability to play music stored on compatible iPod touch/iPhone models on 2012-model Network AV Receivers.) (7) Compatible with Spotify (depends on region) (8) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media Function (depends on model) Compatible iPhone/iPod touch Models: iPhone 3GS or later, running iOS 5.0 or later; iPod touch 3rd generation or later. Compatible Onkyo Products: ・All Network A/V Receivers released in 2010 - 2014. ・T-4070 Network Tuner ・CR-N755 Network Hi-Fi Mini System ・TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver (All models require a firmware update.) Enjoy the new world of audio convenience with this free app.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onkyo Remote 2 at none against IMAX's 19. Onkyo Remote 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 14.0). IMAX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Onkyo Remote 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for Onkyo Remote 2 against 2.2 for IMAX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Onkyo Remote 2's written reviews are positive against 35% of IMAX's.
Onkyo Remote 2 ships an update every 3 months, IMAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onkyo Remote 2 | IMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (36 ratings) — better | 2.2 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | 34.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | IMAX Corporation |
Customer experience
Onkyo Remote 2
IMAX
User reviews
Onkyo Remote 2
From 36 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Connects automatically
- 👍 Allows wireless control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable/buggy
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize device
- 🐛 Freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Loses connection
IMAX
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎬 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
Onkyo Remote 2
Reported bugs
5 issues- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Crashes when switching zones
- Can't change input devices
- Streaming issues
- Subwoofer settings reset
Requested features
8 requests- Add on/off switch
- Improve navigation buttons
- Display volume number
- Add sync slider
- Support for more receivers
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- iPad version
- Background music playback
- RDS function in tuner section
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
In-app purchases
Onkyo Remote 2
No in-app purchases
IMAX
- 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
