# iVRy — Mobile VR Headset for your PC

> iPhone VR headset app for PC SteamVR gaming. (iPhone/iPad app by Ian Dean.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ian Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210129936)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.93/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English, German, Italian, Japanese
- Released: 2017-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937/reviews.md

## What is iVRy?

What is iVRy?
 
• iVRy is a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset app for your iPhone or Vision Pro with a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR / SteamVR.

What does that mean?

• Want to use that stunning iPhone display for something more than sending text messages?
• Want to use that high resolution Vision Pro display for more than watching videos?
• Want to play PC VR* (Virtual Reality) titles without having to buy a dedicated headset?
• With iVRy, an iPhone 6 or later, and a compatible VR headset, or a Vision Pro headset you can!
• Supports Wired (USB) connections (iPhone) or Wired (Ethernet) connections (Vision Pro) for greater visual quality and performance.
• Supports Wireless (Wifi) connections for greater mobility.
• Automatically adjusts quality to maintain optimal frame rates on all connection types.
• User configurable quality and performance options.
• User configurable vignette options (iPhone only).
• Scan your VR headset's Cardboard QR code for optimal lens distortion correction and field-of-view (iPhone only).
• Integrates natively into SteamVR, so no 'manager' / 'server' apps or additional configuration required.
• Compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift** titles, including 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', 'EVE: Valkerie', 'Chronos', 'Assetto Corsa' and many more.
• "Lite" edition has all of the features of "Premium" edition, but will start to reduce color saturation after being connected for more than 5 minutes. Upgrade to "Premium" edition via Steam DLC to remove this limitation.

Download the iVRy OpenVR/SteamVR HMD Device Driver from:
        https://store.steampowered.com/app/992490/iVRy_Driver_for_SteamVR/

* Valve OpenVR/SteamVR. Requires Valve Steam & SteamVR on Windows 7 or later.
** Oculus Rift titles require Valve SteamVR, Oculus Home & 3rd party 'Revive' software from:
        https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive

iPhone:
• Requires VR headset, compatible with iPhone (eg. Google Cardboard).
• XBox 360/One controller for Windows recommended.
• Additional hardware/software required for positional tracking and motion controllers.

Vision Pro:
• Sony Playstation VR2 Sense or Sony Playstation DualSense controller(s) recommended.

All:
• Requires a PC running Windows 7 (or later) with a DirectX 11 (or later) graphics card with Valve Steam and SteamVR installed.
• Requires installation of iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver software.

All trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their respective owners.

## Key features

- SteamVR compatible VR headset
- High-performance native driver
- Wired (USB) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections
- Automatic quality adjustment
- User configurable quality and performance
- QR code scanning for lens correction
- Native SteamVR integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iVRy?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
- 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)
- 🔄 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 📊 Good head tracking performance
- 💪 Works on budget PCs with lower specs
- 🎯 Simple plug-and-play functionality
- ✨ Smooth performance when properly configured

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
- 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
- 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
- ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
- ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops
- 🔌 Automatic switching between WiFi and USB problematic
- 📉 Performance degradation over time
- 🖥️ Requires capable PC for good experience
- 💻 Limited Mac support (not available)
- 🔋 Phone overheating during extended use
- 👁️ IPD (interpupillary distance) adjustment issues
- 📱 Limited compatibility with older iPhone models
- ⏱️ Noticeable latency on wireless connections
- 🎨 Color desaturation in free version distracting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen turns black and white unexpectedly
- App crashes after 5 minutes of use
- Flashing lights and screen glitches
- WiFi/USB connection switching automatically
- Connection drops during gameplay
- Wired connection fails to establish
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Head tracking skipping and lag
- Double vision from IPD miscalibration
- Restore purchases not working on older devices
- Family Sharing compatibility issues
- Driver installation failures
- Steam VR integration conflicts
- Performance degradation after extended sessions

**Most requested features**

- Mac OS support
- VR controller support
- Full body tracking (FBT) integration
- Higher resolution options
- 120Hz support for compatible phones
- Improved wireless stability
- Better IPD adjustment options
- Automatic connection mode selection
- Apple Vision Pro support
- PSVR2 support expansion
- Room-scale tracking capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works well and great integration with Steam

*2026-08-25, version 1.1.9.11*

Solid choice for AVP PCVR. Love how tightly integrated it is with Steam.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-12-20, version 1.1.9.0*

At times it’s a bit slow or laggy but it’s a great app and the dev is incredible. Keeps stuff up to date.

### 5/5 — La mejor

*2025-07-02, version 1.1.7.9*

seagradese que es ta ap ensista

### 1/5 — doesnt work

*2025-02-27, version 1.1.7.9*

Wont connect to my computer.

### 5/5 — Premium

*2024-11-01, version 1.1.7.5*

I cant buy the primiun pass pls help

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-10-28, version 1.1.7.5*

Excellent app! I’ve been using it for many months, and in my experience, it’s truly the best one on the App Store. I never had the money to buy it, but I hope to do so soon.

### 3/5 — every few minutes the screen becomes black and white

*2024-10-14, version 1.1.7.5*

is this a bug?? and how do i fix

### 5/5 — Nada mal! (4.99999 estrellas)😱

*2024-08-18, version 1.1.7.5*

Osea siempre me congela el Driver4vr o se pone blanco y negro sin premium 🥲😁

### 1/5 — Well, it connects for 1 second

*2024-06-05, version 1.1.7.5*

That’s something

### 2/5 — Meh

*2024-03-24, version 1.1.7.5*

So I got the app and I tried to go into the steam be home but THEN IT GIVES ME A FIT SO I TRIED AND I TRIED STILL JUST FLASHING LIGHTS AND I PAID £8.99 for the full version and it STILL GIVES ME A FLASHING SCREEN i have a iPhone XR btw so please fix it

## Frequently asked questions about iVRy

### What is iVRy?

iVRy is a mobile application that turns your iPhone into a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset for your PC. It utilizes a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR/SteamVR, allowing you to play PC VR titles without needing a dedicated high-end VR headset.

### How does iVRy work?

iVRy connects your iPhone to your PC, allowing you to use its display as a VR headset. It supports both wired (USB) for better quality and performance, and wireless (Wi-Fi) for mobility. The app integrates directly into SteamVR, requiring no additional server apps.

### What are the requirements to use iVRy?

You will need an iPhone 6 or later, a compatible VR headset (like Google Cardboard), and a PC running Windows 7 or later with a DirectX 11 graphics card, Valve Steam, and SteamVR installed. The iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver must also be installed on your PC.

### Is iVRy free to use?

The 'Lite' edition of iVRy is free but will reduce color saturation after 5 minutes of connection. To remove this limitation and access all features without interruption, you can upgrade to the 'Premium' edition via Steam DLC, which is a one-time purchase.

### What kind of PC VR games can I play with iVRy?

iVRy is compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift titles through SteamVR. This includes popular games such as 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', and 'EVE: Valkyrie'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9.2 — 2026-05-25

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1.9.0 — 2025-12-12

- Add support for using touchscreen as laser mouse "click"
- Add support for all framerates supported by device
- Improve H264/5 performance and compatibility
- Improve TCP/IP performance and compatibility

- Improve USB (wired) handling
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Add support for latest devices

- Update Cardboard to latest version

### 1.1.8.2 — 2025-08-04

- Improves performance, image quality, compatibility and stability.

### 1.1.8.1 — 2025-07-30

- Improves performance, image quality, compatibility and stability.

### 1.1.7.9 — 2024-11-02

- Adds support for latest devices
- Bug fixes and improvements

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