# Mobile VR Station® — Virtual Reality Media Player

> Virtual reality media player for photos, panoramas, and videos with head tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Fuller.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 512 App Store ratings · 415 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493/reviews.md

## What is Mobile VR Station®?

Mobile VR Station is a media player designed for Virtual Reality with head tracking.  With this app you can view your Photos, Panoramas, Videos & Files projected onto a virtual screen floating in space.   Our app supports displaying standard 2D and 3D Side By Side/Over Under content.  The app can't display DRM protected content, such as content bought from iTunes.

"The most feature-packed VR media player available, with editable profiles that let you adjust the viewing experience across multiple devices and VR adapters. Excellent all around!"
-Quote from Manuel M, Beta Tester

If you need help we provide links inside the app to view our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channel.

Usages:
- Works with every headset, very flexible configuration
- Watch movies in a virtual theater
- Watch 3D 180 Degree content.
- Explore 360/Spherical movies (Great for demos).
- Experience 3D content (Left/Right, Right/Left and Top/Bottom).
- See your device's photos & videos in a new way.
- View panoramas with some depth.
- Access external video content with UPNP.
- Watch HTML5 Video from Mobile Safari with Micro VR Station extension.

Details:
- Native App, written in Obj-C with SceneKit
- Watch App for Remote control capabalities
- This app is currently only available in English
- Free version limits video playback to the "first" five minutes.
- Supported formats: MOV, MP4 & M4V.
- Supported HMDs: None (Mono), None (SBS), Cardboard, Altergaze, Firefly, Custom, ....
- Cardboard QR scanner available for quick setup
- Supported Devices: Any device running iOS 8.1 can install the app, but iPhone 5S/iPad Mini (Retina) and above provide a great experience.
- Projections: Dome, Full Dome, Curved (Large curve), Plane (Flat), Cylinder & Spherical
- Skyboxes: 47 built in options.
- Profiles: Each user/headset can have their own specific configuration.
- Audio: Language switching available.
- Subtitles: The app can load UTF-8 formatted *.srt files, after a movie has been started
- Files: Each file has its own preview icon and meta data.  You can either generate a icon or upload your own.  Please see the FAQ on how to make your own icons.
- Bluetooth Remote: If your headset has Play/Pause & Next/Previous buttons, you can use them to control video playback.
- UPNP: Basic support for viewing & downloading video & image content.  Music can play if you mess with a few settings.
- Other File Formats: We are researching how other formats and higher quality content could be displayed, we understand the need and want to deliver in the future.
-1080P @ 60 FPS is available on 5S+ and beyond.  Devices under 5S should consume 720P.
- 4K @ 30FPS is available for 6S, 6S+, 5SE & iPad Pro
- Support for SanDisk™ iXpand Drives
- Please see the guide book for more information

Tips:

- If video playback starts to lockup, or a setting doesn't stick please turn your device off and on again.
- It's strongly recommended to go through Training at least once and check out the help videos if you have time.
- Every projection is editable, just dig into "Manage Presets" for the details.
- If you really need help, ask on our Facebook page, Twitter account, or reddit /r/iOSVR/

Controls:

- MFI Controller/Bluetooth keyboard support (While in VR).
- When not using a HMD device buttons can be tapped.
- Tap anywhere in the right eye or empty space to recenter view.
- Tap 3 fingers on screen to quickly exit VR.
- Support for Occipital Bridge Controller

## Key features

- Virtual screen media playback
- Head tracking support
- 2D and 3D content display
- Customizable viewing profiles
- UPNP for external content
- Subtitle support (.srt files)
- Bluetooth remote control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition - Remove 5 Minute Limit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition - Everything | $5.99 | one-time |
| Micro Player - Lift Safari Extension Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Protected Drives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Presentation+ | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mobile VR Station®?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great with Google Cardboard
- 👍 Highly customizable settings
- 🔍 Supports wide range of media formats
- 🎥 Immersive VR experience
- 💡 Useful features like adjustable viewing angles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 💰 Requires paid upgrade for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play certain video files
- Head tracking issues on some devices
- Buffering problems when streaming content

**Most requested features**

- Add support for 4K and higher resolution videos
- Integrate web browser for more VR content
- Improve file management and navigation
- Provide better documentation and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 415)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station/id959820493/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Как включить видео!

*2025-12-14*

Я не понимаю как включить видео везде лазяю но безрезультатно

### 2/5 — “Used to” work great.

*2025-11-11, version 2024.09*

I used this paid version of the app for years and it was basic but worked great for google cardboard compatible headsets on an iPhone. Most VR media firms now encode h.265. The newer phones all support this but this app does not play h.265 encoded video files. it just displays a page of icons. The sound comes through, just no video. I've tried to contact the developer several times but there hasn't been a reply on this issue.

### 5/5 — La aplicación más completa y útil

*2025-11-06, version 2024.09*

La aplicación más completa y útil con las mejores características y las funciones más relevantes.

### 3/5 — На 16 уже не работает

*2025-10-09*

Поворот головы считывается рывками и вообще проигрывание глючит

### 5/5 — Vietnamese mode pls

*2025-08-14, version 2024.09*

I want Vietnamese mode

### 5/5 — Es la mejor aplicación 😍

*2025-07-24, version 2024.09*

Nunca vi una aplicación tan buena cómo está se las recomiendo un montón

### 3/5 — 업데이트 좀 합시다...

*2025-07-09, version 2024.09*

헤드트래킹이 불가능할정도로 느리고 끊깁니다 프로파일설정을 최저로 해도 마찬가지에요

### 5/5 — Allah’ım Sana Şükürler Olsun.

*2025-06-19, version 2024.09*

Allah Razı Olsun.

### 2/5 — Used to work, now unusable

*2025-05-08, version 2024.09*

Sadly now unusable on iPhone 13. I used this a few years ago and it was perfect but now lags heavily and freezes up sometimes. The frame limiting fix in the settings does not work.

### 1/5 — Needs updating

*2025-05-04, version 2024.09*

Used to be a great app. Not keeping up with technology and lags like crazy. Update plz!

## Frequently asked questions about Mobile VR Station®

### What does Mobile VR Station do?

Mobile VR Station is a virtual reality media player that allows you to view your photos, panoramas, and videos on a virtual screen that floats in space. It supports head tracking for an immersive experience and can display both standard 2D and 3D (Side By Side/Over Under) content.

### What are the key features of this VR media player?

Key features include head tracking, playback of 2D and 3D videos, customizable viewing profiles for different headsets, UPNP support for accessing external content, subtitle loading (.srt files), and Bluetooth remote control capabilities for playback.

### How much does Mobile VR Station cost?

The app has a free version that limits video playback to the first five minutes. To unlock unlimited playback and access all features, an in-app purchase is required.

### What devices are compatible with Mobile VR Station?

The app is available for devices running iOS 8.1 and above, but an iPhone 5S/iPad Mini (Retina) or newer is recommended for the best experience. It supports a wide range of VR headsets, including Cardboard, Altergaze, and custom options, with a QR scanner for quick setup.

### What are common use cases for Mobile VR Station?

Common uses include watching movies in a virtual theater, exploring 360/Spherical movies, experiencing 3D content, viewing your device's photos and videos with added depth, and accessing external video content via UPNP.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2024.09 — 2024-09-02

1. New build, it has been a over a year since an update.
2. Fixed an issue with the Cardboard QR Scanner not working.

### 2022.12.5 — 2022-12-09

1. Added screen dimensions for iPhone 14
2. Added a new button to adjust the motion rate

### 2022.12.1 — 2022-12-01

1. Updated "Clear Caches" logic to delete more
2. Phones can now use "Portrait" views, added by user request
3. Added in a new profile option to control the motion tracker rate
4. Additional screens to preview motion tracker changes
5. Updated the startup screen to be more "on brand"

### 2022.6.0 — 2022-08-23

1. Updates to bring back controller support.
2. Added support for playing external content via the Files app.
A. For example use a lighting to usb adapter to play content from a flash drive.

### 2021.12.0 — 2021-12-08

1. Added more device configurations
2. You can now download files from Dropbox

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