# Hue Disco vs IMAX

The clearest difference is price: IMAX at Free against Hue Disco's $4.99. Hue Disco's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

IMAX is free to download; Hue Disco costs $4.99 up front. IMAX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Hue Disco asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hue Disco holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Hue Disco's written reviews are positive against 35% of IMAX's.

Hue Disco ships an update every 2 weeks, IMAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hue Disco | IMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-disco/id581258186/reviews)** | [2.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imax/id1537376352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **43.3% of reviews** | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iMakeStuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/317796293) | [IMAX Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/671934663) |

## What reviewers say

### Hue Disco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-disco/id581258186)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your home or business into a dynamic light show. This app syncs Philips Hue lights with music, creating custom color themes and moods. Features include audio reactivity, strobes, and background operation.

**Highlights:** Music-reactive light shows, Customizable color themes, Multiple strobe effects, Mood lighting with timed transitions, Background audio support, Microphone sensitivity control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Great for parties
- 👍 Customizable lighting effects
- 🚀 Works well with Hue lights
- 💡 Demonstrates potential of Hue lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer Hue bridges
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 👎 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Resets Hue light names and room settings
- Fails to connect to Hue bridge
- Lights get stuck on certain colors
- Incompatible with latest iOS and Hue hardware

**Requested features**

- Ability to control music and lighting from same device
- Support for more smart bulb brands
- Improved synchronization with music
- Option to select specific light colors


### 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 Hue Disco free?

Hue Disco costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IMAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hue Disco or IMAX?

Hue Disco is rated higher. Hue Disco averages 2.7 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while IMAX averages 2.2 from 34 ratings.

### Do Hue Disco or IMAX have ads?

IMAX shows ads; Hue Disco does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hue Disco or IMAX?

Hue Disco ships an update every 2 weeks, and IMAX monthly. Most recently, Hue Disco was updated on October 26, 2026 and IMAX on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*