Carimarshow vs Play Poster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carimarshow
Stay informed about the latest movie releases, both currently in theaters and those coming soon. This app provides updates on upcoming films.
- Track current movie releases
- Discover upcoming films
- Stay updated on movie news
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An application to keep up to date with recent movies, in theaters or soon to be released.
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.
- Dedicated Plex display
- Full-screen poster art
- Playback information
- Idle content slideshow
- Auto-hiding controls
- Content refresh
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Carimarshow | Play Poster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.8 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaenlinea Soft LLC | JudeWorks |
Customer experience
Carimarshow
Play Poster
In-app purchases
Carimarshow
No in-app purchases
Play Poster
No in-app purchases









