# Onkyo Remote 2 vs IMAX

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onkyo Remote 2 | IMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onkyo-remote-2/id475639098/reviews)** | [2.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **34.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) |

## What reviewers say

### Onkyo Remote 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onkyo-remote-2/id475639098)

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.

**Highlights:** Internet radio operation, DLNA streaming control, General remote and playback functions, Volume control, Spotify integration, FLAC/DSD/Apple Lossless playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Connects automatically
- 👍 Allows wireless control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable/buggy
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize device
- 🐛 Freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Loses connection

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Crashes when switching zones
- Can't change input devices
- Streaming issues
- Subwoofer settings reset

**Requested features**

- Add on/off switch
- Improve navigation buttons
- Display volume number
- Add sync slider
- Support for more receivers


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onkyo Remote 2 free?

Onkyo Remote 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 2 or IMAX?

Onkyo Remote 2 is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 2 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while IMAX averages 2.2 from 34 ratings.

### Do Onkyo Remote 2 or IMAX have ads?

IMAX shows ads; Onkyo Remote 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 2 or IMAX?

Onkyo Remote 2 ships an update every 3 months, and IMAX monthly. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and IMAX on October 29, 2026.

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