# VR ONE Cinema

> Virtual reality cinema app for watching personal movies in an immersive 3D theater. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Zeiss AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-one-cinema/id945065060 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.78/5 from 111 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-one-cinema/id945065060/reviews.md

## What is VR ONE Cinema?

The ZEISS VR ONE Cinema app enables you to enjoy your movies in an immersive environment with the lights off. You feel like you are sitting in a 3D movie theatre where you can look around and towards the screen where a video is being played. The VR ONE Cinema app features a simple and intuitive user interface where you can play/pause the current video or select other videos. 

Features:
•	Copy your MP4 movies via iTunes file sharing or instantly watch your videos from your phone’s camera roll
•	Select your movies by simply turning your head
•	Activate an on-screen menu instantly by looking at the exit doors
•	Play/pause your movie at any time
•	See your virtual body and other virtual characters in your movie theater
•	Re-center your viewport for maximum comfort.
•	The ZEISS VR ONE Cinema app also supports 3D movies in side-by-side format 

Important: DRM-protected movies are not supported (e.g. purchased movies from iTunes Store). 

Please note: For 3D side-by-side (SBS) movies, please make sure that the filename contains “SBS” to be played in 3D mode.

Transfer your movies to your iPhone:
•	Connect your iPhone 6 to your computer and start iTunes
•	Select your iPhone and go to “Apps”  ->  “File Sharing”  ->  “VR ONE Cinema”
•	Drag and drop .mp4 / .mov files into the list of documents.
•	Movies in 720p resolution are best for watching in the VR ONE Cinema.

For more information, please visit: www.zeissvrone.tumblr.com.

## Key features

- Immersive 3D movie theater experience
- Play personal MP4/MOV movies
- Control playback with head movements
- Supports 3D side-by-side movies
- Intuitive user interface
- Re-center viewport for comfort

## What do users think of VR ONE Cinema?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive menu interface using exit door navigation
- 🎬 Immersive virtual cinema experience
- 📱 Works with camera roll videos
- 🎨 Nice visual design and theater aesthetics
- ⚙️ Compatible with Google Cardboard
- 🎥 Supports MP4 file format

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent black screen issues during playback
- 🐛 Screen shaking and unstable motion tracking
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Poor compatibility with older iPhone models
- ⚠️ iTunes movie playback not supported (DRM protection)
- 🎯 Large reticle dot blocks viewing experience
- 📹 Videos play upside down from camera roll
- 🔄 Double vision on larger phones (6+)
- 💾 Insufficient storage for large video files
- 🔧 Requires iTunes file transfer (cumbersome process)
- ⚙️ Lacks display calibration options
- 🎬 Theater screen too small for comfortable viewing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black screen appears during or after video playback
- Screen motion unstable and shakes rapidly
- App crashes on launch or during playback
- Videos from camera roll display upside down
- Double vision on iPhone 6 Plus and larger devices
- Pause function breaks video playback
- Fast-forward shows white screen instead of video
- White dot cursor remains visible during viewing
- SBS (side-by-side) 3D videos not displaying correctly
- Videos with spaces in filename won't load
- Alignment issues with Google Cardboard
- Fisheye distortion causing playback failure
- M4V files not appearing in media selection
- App incompatible with supervised/managed iPhones
- Video orientation not reading file metadata correctly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to turn off or minimize reticle/cursor dot
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud)
- Support for additional video formats (MKV, M4V)
- Subtitle support
- Display calibration/adjustment feature
- Closer seating position to screen
- Darker theater lighting during playback
- Thumbnail previews for video selection
- In-app volume control
- Variable fast-forward options
- Ability to customize cinema occupancy
- Video rotation/flip functionality
- iTunes purchased movie support
- iOS 11+ compatibility updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-one-cinema/id945065060/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-08-29*

Very unstable screen keeps moving around in a super fast motion

### 1/5 — Fix this

*2023-04-18*

The screen is too fast! Fix now!

iOS 16

### 1/5 — IDK WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS NOW

*2021-01-26*

This app used to be great but now idk why the screen is super fast spinning everytime I open it. I’m very much disappointed.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with other vrs

*2021-01-14*

I opened the app and everything was shaking violently, I tried to switch viewers but my headset didn’t have a QR code on it, I tried the other way to change viewer but it wouldn’t let me click it

### 2/5 — SBS video clip not working.

*2020-12-31*

The description says it must have SBS in the name and suggests 720p. Both of these conditions are met, but it still doesn’t appear in 3D. I would be grateful for more info.

### 1/5 — I don’t have a vr headset for my phone but this is my opinion on the app

*2020-06-21*

So I couldn’t watch any movies and I couldn’t watch any of the videos on my phone gallery. The only thing that actually worked was the ai in the background so my opinion on this app it’s that it’s terrible and that if you want to watch any movies or videos then use a different app then this

### 3/5 — It would be 5 stars but...

*2020-06-14, version 2.0.2*

For me I cannot even view movies it is just always a black movie screen.I if this is fixed then you get 5 stars from me. But I know I am not the only one 
who went through this. So like I said if this is fixed you get 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2020-05-01*

Great graphics, great movies, you really feel like your in a cinema

### 3/5 — Not enough space

*2020-04-29*

I downloaded this app cus the last one like it was too confusing but this one won’t work cus it won’t let me drop the movie in cus it doesn’t have enough space so I either have to cut it or buy something smaller and hope it works

I really like the idea but there’s just not enough space for a freaking 140 minute long movie

### 2/5 — Either doesn’t work or I am not doing it correctly.

*2019-11-18*

With the latest version of Mac OS.. Catalina you no longer have iTunes and merely file share from Finder. I have got my MP4 File and dragged it to the VR One Cinema drop down. Originally this drop down displays a file called Unity. The MP4 file drags and drops just above that file within the VR One Cinema drop down list. I sync then open up the app. When looking over in app at the movie section it then displays the movie tile. I look at the tile to select it and then nothing happens. The app works as it correctly accesses my camera roll no problem... not sure why it won’t display movies....? Any help from the developer?

## Frequently asked questions about VR ONE Cinema

### What does the VR ONE Cinema app do?

The VR ONE Cinema app transforms your mobile device into a personal 3D movie theater. It allows you to watch your own video files in an immersive virtual reality environment, making you feel like you're in a real cinema with the lights off.

### How do I transfer movies to the app?

You can transfer MP4 or MOV files to the app using iTunes file sharing. Connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes, go to Apps > File Sharing > VR ONE Cinema, and then drag and drop your movie files into the documents list.

### Does the app support 3D movies?

Yes, the app supports 3D movies in side-by-side (SBS) format. For the app to recognize and play a movie in 3D mode, ensure that the filename contains 'SBS'.

### What kind of movies are not supported?

The app does not support DRM-protected movies, such as those purchased from the iTunes Store. You can only play your own personal video files that do not have digital rights management.

### What are the best video resolutions for this app?

For the best viewing experience in the VR ONE Cinema, movies in 720p resolution are recommended. This resolution provides a good balance between quality and performance within the virtual environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2017-12-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Software adaptation to be iOS11 compatible.

### 1.3 — 2015-05-21

Changed field of view for better depth effect

### 1.2.1 — 2015-02-20

Bugfix in User Interface in case of empty VR ONE folder.

### 1.2 — 2015-02-10

Fixed a bug where some MP4 movie files could not be played

### 1.0 — 2014-12-10

No release notes.

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