Comparison

Carimarshow vs Play Poster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Carimarshow

Stay informed about the latest movie releases, both currently in theaters and those coming soon. This app provides updates on upcoming films.

Highlights
  • Track current movie releases
  • Discover upcoming films
  • Stay updated on movie news
Features
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An application to keep up to date with recent movies, in theaters or soon to be released.

About

Play Poster

This app transforms your iPad into a dedicated display for your Plex media server. It showcases full-screen poster art and playback information for currently playing content, and a slideshow of new additions when idle. Enjoy a clean, immersive interface for your entertainment space.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Plex display
  • Full-screen poster art
  • Playback information
  • Idle content slideshow
  • Auto-hiding controls
  • Content refresh
Features
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Transform your iPad into a dedicated Plex display Play Poster turns your iPad into a beautiful companion display for your Plex media server. Whether you have an older iPad looking for a new purpose or want to dedicate a current device, it shows full-screen poster art and information for whatever's currently playing on your Plex server. How it works: • Connects directly to your Plex server (local network or remote) • Displays poster art, title, and playback progress when media is playing • Shows a rotating slideshow of recently added content when idle • Full-screen immersive experience with auto-hiding controls • Updates automatically every 5 seconds Features: • Clean, distraction-free full-screen interface • Support for both movies and TV shows • Tap to show/hide detailed information and summaries • Automatic content refresh every hour • Works with iPadOS 15 and later Perfect for: • Giving older iPads a new dedicated purpose • Second screen setups in home theaters • Displaying current playback in common areas • Adding visual appeal to your entertainment space Setup is simple: Just enter your Plex server URL, port, and authentication token. The app validates your connection before saving, ensuring a smooth experience from the start. Note: Requires an existing Plex Media Server and valid Plex account.

Screenshots

Carimarshow4 screens
Play Poster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play Poster at 5.0 against Carimarshow's 3.0. Play Poster also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). Carimarshow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play Poster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carimarshow ships an update every 18 months, Play Poster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Carimarshow versus Play Poster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarimarshowPlay Poster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYaenlinea Soft LLCJudeWorks

Customer experience

Carimarshow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Play Poster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Carimarshow

No in-app purchases

None

Play Poster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carimarshow free?
Carimarshow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play Poster free?
Play Poster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carimarshow or Play Poster?
Play Poster is rated higher. Carimarshow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Play Poster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Carimarshow or Play Poster have ads?
Neither Carimarshow nor Play Poster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carimarshow or Play Poster?
Carimarshow ships an update every 18 months, and Play Poster every 4 months. Most recently, Carimarshow was updated on October 9, 2026 and Play Poster on October 6, 2026.

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