# Cold Case VR — Companion App for VR Kit > VR murder mystery companion app for physical evidence and immersive crime scene investigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Abacus Brands Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-vr/id6503262879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Abacus Brands Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) - Category: Games - Price: Free - Rating: 2.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1.4 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-08-31 - Data updated: 2026-07-06 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-vr/id6503262879/reviews.md ## What is Cold Case VR? Discover a totally new and immersive way to experience murder mystery games in Cold Case VR! Dive into the story and hunt the killer like never before in virtual reality! Review the evidence and examine the crime scene and other key locations to look for clues in VR. Pick up the unsolved case where the police detective left off and get justice for Hailey Rose, a promising, young content creator who may have attracted the wrong attention online. Cold Case VR is a companion app designed to work alongside the physical materials included in the Cold Case VR retail box. Scan the pieces of physical evidence to complete objectives in the app and unlock corresponding VR experiences, bringing the story to life in a whole new way. Please note: This app requires the physical documents included in the Cold Case VR retail box for full functionality. Go inside the surveillance, find the clues, and crack the case! Get the Cold Case VR retail box and embark on this immersive murder mystery experience! ## Key features - Immersive VR crime scene exploration - Scan physical evidence to unlock content - Investigate key locations for clues - Solve murder mysteries - Companion app for retail box integration ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-case-vr/id6503262879/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I like *2026-02-23, version 2.0.3* Can you make more of these games. I loved the game honestly ### 1/5 — Activation code would not work *2026-01-02, version 1.1.7* Worthless ### 3/5 — Frustrating *2025-10-29, version 1.1.7* I was able to solve the case. The app scanned documents fine. That’s the good news. … When I restart the app, it plays the intro video again every time. It has very aggravating tips that pop up when you don’t want them. Any time something on the screen happens, like tips, you have to take the phone out of the headset again to deal with it, so I was constantly in and out with the phone and starting over. The phone didn’t want to read the map well, and I couldn’t see the map right because I couldn’t get binocular vision on it. The loading circle was off to the side somewhere. (I have amblyopia but can see real VR fine.) The app will also autoplay videos when you’re not wearing the headset! The headset is also uncomfortable. ### 1/5 — App does not allow me to submit evidence *2025-07-12, version 1.1.7* Frustrating to know the answer but not be able to submit evidence in the app. Developers need to update the game to show us how to submit information. ### 1/5 — Code shouldn’t be activation-limited to avoid errors that prevent ppl from being able to use the app *2025-04-20, version 1.1.7* The app barely functioned upon downloading and then only one person could view the CCTV videos because it said the code could no longer be activated for anyone else. ### 1/5 — Technical difficulties *2025-02-15, version 1.1.7* Software didn’t work. We had the answers but wouldn’t accept the evidence we tried to submit. We even went through all the hints to confirm we were right, and still didn’t work. ### 1/5 — Could have been so much better *2024-11-26, version 1.1.7* You could’ve done so much better with the virtual reality goggles. One, my phone barely fits where it’s supposed to go. B y the time I get my phone in place, the screen I need is gone. I take my phone out and try again and hope the screen is still there. I am using a touchscreen, people, meaning even the goggles touching my screen is going to make an impact. Two, I wear glasses and I still need them to be able to see what I’m supposed to be seeing when I have the goggles on. I’ve tried adjusting the straps but there is still no room for my glasses. There is one video I was able to play where you can see a license plate. I can’t tell you what those numbers are because I don’t have my glasses onz Three, there were no instructions or anything on how the game works. These are important, especially for someone who’s never tried virtual reality goggles before. I mean, I understand you’re not Nest or Apple or whoever makes the most expensive goggles out there but still you need to help new users along. You should assume all users are new users! Four, there needs to be an easier way to play each video without taking your phone out constantly to set up the next video. I’ve got to gotta take the goggles off then take my phone out to set up the next video. The I need to put it all back together in hopes I didn’t lose my screen when putting the phone back in the goggles … I think you see where I’m going with the goggles. There has to be a better way to do this. Including a joystick that work with the goggles would help. The $5 goggles I purchased from Walmart included one! It was small, compact, and it did its job. I gave this an A for being a pretty cool concept, but a big F for the execution of said concept. To think I was excited to get this game just for this feature!! ## Frequently asked questions about Cold Case VR ### Does Cold Case VR require a physical purchase? Yes, Cold Case VR is a companion app and requires the physical documents included in the Cold Case VR retail box for full functionality. The app itself is free to download. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Cold Case VR? Cold Case VR offers an immersive murder mystery experience where you review evidence, examine crime scenes, and hunt for clues in virtual reality to solve a case. ### What devices does Cold Case VR support? Cold Case VR is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Cold Case VR? Cold Case VR has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content suitable for adults. ### How often is Cold Case VR updated? The latest version of Cold Case VR is 2.0.3, and it was last updated on February 10, 2026. This suggests a recent update, though future frequency is not specified. ### Does Cold Case VR have ads? No, Cold Case VR does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without interruptions from ads. ### What is the user rating for Cold Case VR? Cold Case VR has a user rating of 2.1 stars based on 9 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative reception from its current user base. ### Can I play Cold Case VR offline? The description implies that the app requires interaction with physical materials and VR experiences, suggesting that an internet connection may be necessary for full functionality, especially for unlocking content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.3 — 2026-02-10 Activation code fixes ### 1.1.7 — 2024-11-24 VR warning CCTV sidebar ### 1.1.6 — 2024-11-02 Intro Video and minor bug fixes ### 1.1.4 — 2024-09-28 Bug Fixes Improvements Update content ### 1.0.4 — 2024-09-17 Remove Dimming ## Apps similar to Cold Case VR | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [VR Zombie Horror Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-zombie-horror-games/id1488598014) | 4.1 (580) | Free | Games | | [Horror VR Rising Evil](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-vr-rising-evil/id1196961700) | 4.1 (585) | Free | Games | | [Roller Coaster VR Theme Park](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-vr-theme-park/id1029391378) | 4.4 (26,815) | Free | Games | | [VR Moon Landing Mission 360](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-moon-landing-mission-360/id1486768080) | 4.2 (583) | Free | Games | | [VR Jurassic - Dino Park World](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-jurassic-dino-park-world/id1065259596) | 4.5 (18,586) | Free | Games | | [Mineforge VR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mineforge-vr/id1192486882) | 3.5 (1,266) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Abacus Brands Inc. - [VR Science Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-science-lab/id1507249907) - [VR Junior Chef](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-junior-chef/id1512872181) - [VR Magic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-magic/id1516867462) - [VR Universe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-universe/id1516894338) - [Abacus HQ Parent Portal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abacus-hq-parent-portal/id1522616114) - [Bill Nye's VR Science Kit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bill-nyes-vr-science-kit/id1524532223) All apps by Abacus Brands Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-06.*