# HTC Vive — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of HTC Vive by HTC Corporation, rated 1.58/5 from 105 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htc-vive/id1091173853/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htc-vive/id1091173853.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 82 ## Newest reviews (14 of 50) ### 1/5 — App needs to be fixed *2018-03-15, version 1.0.1* So, the app does connect to my Vive. It will show up on my computer and phone that it is connected, but when I get a call or text it does not show. I've never got it to work. I don’ know if you need the app open and on or what. The app needs to be fixed to forward notifications to the Vive while you're in game. Also, I am on an iPhone X and it does not fit the screen. Please fix this. ### 1/5 — Remove this app from the store *2018-01-17, version 1.0.1* The Vive is an awesome device. A lot of complicated things mashed together to make an immersive experience. However, this application is simply a dud. It does not work. It will pair your phone to the PC, but I could never get so much as a single notification. Based on the reviews I am reading, along with my experience, this app should be fixed or deleted. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2017-12-24, version 1.0.1* Doesn’t work at all. The vive is great but this app and the pairing is non functional. ### 1/5 — Vive is great, app is not *2017-12-03, version 1.0.1* Couldn't get off the "go to settings" screen after following the instructions and actually pairing the phone. I tried this once over a year ago when I first got my vive and it didn't work. I figured they'd update it in a few months and it'd be good. I Just tried again and nothing's changed. Pretty disappointed. ### 1/5 — Pairs, but doesn't relink, and does nothing once paired *2017-11-13, version 1.0.1* Pairs easily Have to repair every time opening program But why because it doesn't work. And I've updated to latest versions of Bluetooth drivers on pc, vive software and iPhone 6 vive app. ### 1/5 — This app needs a MAJOR overhaul *2017-08-12, version 1.0.1* Been trying for a week to pair this with an iPhone 7 and it WILL not pair no matter that I do I have tried everything possible. PLEASE over haul this app and make it work and flawlessly please. Yes I know how to use the phone and it's setting and the vive and its settings just doesn't work but it sure needs to!!!! ### 1/5 — Worthless *2017-07-13, version 1.0.1* App is worthless as of now. It doesn't pair at all. Hope they fix it because I love the Vive so much ### 1/5 — No connection *2017-04-18, version 1.0.1* Only made 1 successful connect with number of tries, after few days, drop off the connection and never back again... HTC, if u really don't wanna support iOS just remove this off the shelf, Then we know u just rats. ### 1/5 — Does nothing *2017-04-17, version 1.0.1* Installed because it was advertised that I could remotely turn the lighthouses on or off, but the feature is not there. The phone notifications doesn't not seem to be working and the device needs to be paired on every restart of the vive. ### 1/5 — Simply doesn't work *2017-04-09, version 1.0.1* I've spent a lot of time trying to get this working but it's just an exercise in frustration. ### 1/5 — Can't get past the Bluetooth setup *2017-03-28, version 1.0.1* The "go to settings" button doesn't work, so I went to my settings manually, not a problem, but I then my computer tells me to open the vive app, and then I can't get off the "go to settings" screen ### 1/5 — Won't pair *2017-01-14, version 1.0.1* "Something went wrong." Great. Also, the settings button in the app doesn't actually open the phone settings. Do you even test this stuff? ### 1/5 — Doesn't Pair *2016-12-25, version 1.0.1* How does a mobile company fail so miserably at syncing a phone? ### 1/5 — This is a joke, right? *2016-12-25, version 1.0.1* It blows my MIND that a phone manufacturer can not get simple BLUETOOTH to work. No matter WHAT you do, this just refuses to work. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-01-12, version 1.0.1* Still not working ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work with iOS 13 *2020-01-04, version 1.0.1* It connects and shows my phone on my Windows 10 PC, but acts like I’m not connected in my iPhone. Does not act like I’m connected on my Vive Pro either. I have the WiGiG wireless kit but I still have my link box connected. After many tries and reading the instructions on their website, I cannot get it to work. Fix the app HTC, it hasn’t been updated for 3 years! As a phone manufacturer, I would’ve thought this would be no big deal for HTC... Guess not. ### 1/5 — Ancient *2019-08-17, version 1.0.1* The last time they updated this app was 3 years ago. And it doesn't work on my phone. RIP HTC. ### 1/5 — 2019 and doesn’t work. *2019-06-13, version 1.0.1* Just flat out does not work on my apple device, no support or Bluetooth capabilities. Not even sure why they have an app if they don’t update it. ### 1/5 — Can’t even pair my phone *2019-02-28, version 1.0.1* The app doesn’t even work. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2018-11-30, version 1.0.1* I tried it in spite of all the bad reviews. It is indeed a poorly designed app that does not work. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all *2018-09-26, version 1.0.1* I love my vive, and I love the concept of this app, but it just doesn’t work. Hopefully it gets an update soon ### 1/5 — Absolutely awful *2018-09-14, version 1.0.1* With all the devices/apps that connect to iPhones using Bluetooth, you could have contracted someone to build this if your developers are so incompetent. This is by far the worst experience I’ve had for so little benefit. ### 1/5 — This app doesn’t work *2018-06-21, version 1.0.1* Nothing more to say... No reason to download it... ### 1/5 — Simply doesn’t work. *2018-04-19, version 1.0.1* HTC, please fix your app. It simply doesn’t work and is overdue for an update to fix this. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Seems to work so far *2019-04-06, version 1.0.1* I was weary with all of the negative reviews, but for me, the process was flawless (although there was a lack of instructions in the app). I can see texts I receive, and also receive and answer phone calls. Really handy when the fiancé wants my attention without worrying about scaring me! ### 5/5 — Help *2018-05-29, version 1.0.1* If you get stuck on the open Bluetooth in setting after connecting, and your computer has your phone, click connect to go Bluetooth and then when told return to the app ### 5/5 — Like it *2017-02-04, version 1.0.1* It does not lag in gameplay ### 5/5 — Update Bluetooth drivers *2016-11-05, version 1.0.1* IPhone 6s pairs seamlessly every time, love it. Be sure to update your Bluetooth drivers in the vr app settings. Pairing phone is done in settings of desktop vive companion app. ### 5/5 — Works fine *2016-10-18, version 1.0.1* Installed the app, setup fine, works great. ### 4/5 — Works great, just needs a few things. *2017-09-05, version 1.0.1* Had trouble at first pairing, then I worked great (confirm phone first, then PC). Things that would be nice to see in future updates: -pick up calls, and possibly a toggle between "hands free" Vive and Speakerphone on the phone. And if possible: -respond to text, and possibly start them (virtual keyboard already exists). ### 3/5 — It’s okay now *2018-06-03, version 1.0.1* Works fine, but it took me an hour to get working correctly. It’s fun to answer the phone roaming commonwealth. Sometimes it doesn’t show contact, just the phone number. Buggy, but at least it’s usable now. ### 2/5 — I don't think this works anymore. *2020-03-25, version 1.0.1* I have tried to link my iphone to my PC (VIVE pro) and my VIVE Focus plus... the app just hangs. ### 2/5 — Pairs with phone, does nothing else *2016-11-16, version 1.0.1* I can get it to pair fine, but I get zero notifications in VR. Texts come and nothing shows up in the notifications while the phone is paired. The app simply doesn't work. ### 2/5 — Please fix *2016-10-07, version 1.0.1* I love the idea of receiving notification while using the vive. However, having to try and pair my phone again and again to the vive every time I start up steamvr or vive applications can be a very frustrating experience. --- *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 2026-06-10.*