# Vista Viewer — 2D VR Video Player

> VR180 and 2D video player for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Dusek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-viewer/id6758537513 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Dusek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844147130)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-viewer/id6758537513/reviews.md

## What is Vista Viewer?

Vista is a 180° side-by-side (SBS) VR video player for iPhone and iPad. It’s built to make viewing VR180 footage without a headset easy and intuitive providing the best experience.

Designed with performance and visual correctness in mind, Vista uses Apple’s Metal graphics stack to render immersive video smoothly while giving you intuitive touch controls for exploration and inspection. Because of this, Vista also works equally well for high definition playback of standard 2D movies that are a part of your collection.

With Vista, you may open videos that are on the device or shared files using the system Files picker. You may also browse and stream from an optional VistaServer library on your local network. Playback issues make File Sharing on MacBook unusable for most high quality videos. VistaServer was built to allow storage of high quality video files on your MacBook or external drive connected to MacBook and then share them to Vista player over local network with the highest quality possible. It is available on App Store for MacOS.

Key Features

• VR180 SBS Playback
View 180° equirectangular side-by-side video with correct hemisphere selection for left or right eye sources.

• Multiple Projection Modes
Switch instantly between:
– VR180 equirectangular
– Equidistant fisheye (with adjustable lens FOV)
– Standard flat 2D playback

• Interactive Camera Controls
Drag to orbit the view, pinch to zoom with physically consistent field-of-view behavior, and double-tap to reset orientation.

• Stereo Preview
Inspect both eyes side-by-side for stereo alignment and quality checks.

• Accurate FOV Handling
Per-axis field-of-view math prevents stretching on tall or wide displays, preserving correct geometry across orientations.

• Local Files, No Uploads
Open .mp4 and .mov files directly from your device using the system document picker. Videos never leave your device.

• Optimized for iPhone and iPad
SwiftUI interface with Metal-backed rendering for smooth playback and responsive interaction.

Ideal For

• Reviewing VR180 camera footage
• Inspecting stereo alignment and framing
• Previewing fisheye captures before processing
• Exploring immersive video without a headset

Privacy Policy: https://github.com/cgdusek/support/blob/main/Vista/PRIVACY.md

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- VR180 SBS playback
- Multiple projection modes
- Interactive camera controls
- Stereo preview
- Accurate FOV handling
- Local file playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vista-viewer/id6758537513/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally found something that worked

*2026-02-22*

The only way to view 180SBS videos properly from iPhone or iPad.

## Frequently asked questions about Vista Viewer

### Does Vista have ads?

Vista is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

### What devices does Vista support?

Vista is optimized for iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless experience on both devices.

### How does Vista handle VR180 video playback?

Vista supports VR180 180° equirectangular side-by-side video playback with correct hemisphere selection for left or right eye sources.

### Can I play standard 2D movies with Vista?

Yes, Vista works equally well for high-definition playback of standard 2D movies from your collection.

### What are the interactive camera controls in Vista?

You can drag to orbit the view, pinch to zoom with physically consistent field-of-view behavior, and double-tap to reset orientation.

### Does Vista require uploading my videos?

No, Vista allows you to open videos directly from your device using the system document picker. Your videos never leave your device.

### What is the age rating for Vista?

Vista has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### How often is Vista updated?

The latest version of Vista was released on February 21, 2026, indicating active development and support.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-05-28

Long press to open controls when controls are hidden
Added close controls icon on controls

### 1.2 — 2026-02-21

Added volume control for when playing on MacOS

### 1.1 — 2026-02-05

Added professional subscription support

### 1.0 — 2026-02-03

No release notes.

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*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 2026-06-01.*