# VRPlayer Pro : 2D 3D 360°Video — 2D 3D 360° Video Player for VR

> VR video player for 2D, 3D, 360° content with streaming and controller support. (iPhone/iPad app by LEE DONG WON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-pro-2d-3d-360video/id1065311870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LEE DONG WON](https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-pro-2d-3d-360video/id1065311870/reviews.md

## What is VRPlayer Pro?

● VRPlayer can record screen/audio of your desktop and streaming it to VRPlayer via VRPlayer Helper.

 -  to use this feature "VRPlayer Helper" should be installed and executed on your desktop. 
     please select or add "VRPlayer Helper" item on vrplayer app and follow instruction first.

 -  this feature is experimental for now.
     so there might be considerable amount of latency and unstability depends on network environment and system spec where helper is running

● VRPlayer can play not only general 2D movies but also 3D movies (half side by side or over and under) for VR (google cardboard)

● and support the following file formats.

- video : mp4, mov, DRM free m4v
- subtitle : smi, srt

● VRPlayer can play following file formats by real time streaming via VRPlayer Helper

- Video : mp4, mov, m4v, mkv, avi, wmv, asf, flv, swf, mpg, 3gp, vob, divix
- Subtitle : smi, srt

※ this app can not play DRM protected videos purchased from iTunes store.

● You can add or access following items

- VRPlayer Helper (streaming server)
- Folder
- FTP Server
- GoogleDrive, Dropbox
- Video Library

※ VRPlayer Helper is embedded in your own VRPlayer app and the download URL provided by VRPlayer is your own iPhone's IP address itself not an external web server.

so iPhone and the server PC should be in the same wifi network to download Helper.

tap the "+"button at top right corner of VRPlayer and select VRPlayer Helper then you will see the URL from which you can download helper.

● You can control VRPlayer with keyboard

  - Bluetooth Keyboard
  - USB Keyboard (connected by camera kit)
  - Keyboard of PC on which VRPlayer Helper is installed

※  while navigating
    - up / down : move cursor by item
    - up / down + shift : move cursor by page
    - right / enter / space : select item
    - left / esc : back to previous

※  while playing
    - up / down : move cursor by button
    - enter : select button & do action
    - esc : stop & back to list
    - space : play & pause
    - right : move forward 5 seconds
    - left : move backward 5 seconds
    - right + shift : move forward 1 minute
    - left + shift : move backward 1 minute
    - up + shift : play previous video
    - down + shift : play next video
    - [ : slow down the playback rate
    - ] : speed up the playback rate
   - 1 : Toggle 360°/180° Video
   - 2 : Toggle VR Mode
   - 3 : Change 2D/3D Mode
   - 4 : Zoom In/Out
   - 5 : Back To Center / Motion Tracking
   - 6 : Motion Tracking Constraint
   - 7 : Loop
   - 8 : Audio/Subtitle

● You can control VRPlayer with Game Controller

  ※ supported controller
    - XBox controller
    - Playstation Dualshock controller
    - Other MFi certified game controller

  ※ while navigating
    - up / down : move cursor by item
    - up / down + RB : move cursor by page
    - right / A : select item
    - left / B : back to previous

  ※ while playing
    - up / down : move cursor by button
    - A : select button & do action
    - B : stop & back to list
    - X : play & pause
    - right : move forward 5 seconds
    - left : move backward 5 seconds
    - right + RB : move forward 1 minute
    - left + RB : move backward 1 minute
    - up + RB : play previous video
    - down + RB : play next video

● support panorama photo
  - enjoy your own panorama photos in VR

● Use multiple gestures to control playing 
- Tap the screen with two fingers to change 2D/3D screen mode. 
- Double tap the screen to zoom in/out. 
- Swipe right to skip forward 5 seconds. 
- Swipe left to skip back 5 seconds. 
- Swipe right with two fingers to speed up the playback rate. 
- Swipe left with two fingers to slow down the playback rate. 
- Long press with one finger to select audio or subtitle. 
- Drag & drop subtitle to change position. 
- Pinch in or out screen to change font size of subtitle.

## Key features

- Plays 2D, 3D, and 360° videos
- Supports VR playback (Google Cardboard)
- Desktop screen/audio streaming via VRPlayer Helper
- Real-time streaming of various video formats
- Supports SMI and SRT subtitle files
- Keyboard and game controller support
- Access files from cloud storage and FTP

## Chart rankings

- #167 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of VRPlayer Pro?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent VR video player experience
- 🎬 Supports multiple video formats and codecs
- 🔧 Highly customizable playback settings
- 🌐 Built-in streaming from PC/Mac with helper app
- 💰 Affordable premium version ($1.99-$2.00)
- 📱 Works well with various VR headsets
- ⚙️ Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎮 Good gesture and controller support
- 📊 Excellent resolution and bitrate controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes after iOS updates
- 🐛 Black screen with audio in fullscreen mode
- 🐛 Video playback issues and glitches
- 🔋 Phone overheating during use
- 📱 Incompatible with notched iPhones (X/11+)
- ⚠️ Poor documentation and helper app support
- ❌ Outdated VRPlayer Helper utility
- 🎥 Limited streaming service support (Netflix/Hulu)
- 🔊 Audio issues in some formats
- ⚡ Performance degradation over time

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Full screen displays black screen with sound
- App crashes after iOS updates (iOS 14, 15, 17)
- Play next feature not working in iOS 17
- Video overlapped by notch on iPhone 15
- Brightness auto-dimming despite settings
- FTP access not showing files from outside network
- Bluetooth controller fast forward/rewind broken
- Video glitches and playback errors
- App crashes when adding bookmarks
- Play button unresponsive on online videos
- Screen goes dark every 20 seconds (auto-sleep)
- Videos don't fill entire screen
- No sound in some video files
- App crashes when selecting content
- Streaming stops after 8 seconds with lag
- PDF file handling interference with other apps
- Unable to delete videos from library

**Most requested features**

- SMB/network drive streaming support
- MKV video format support
- 4K VR video support
- Shuffle play for slideshows
- Batch select/select all for photos
- Apple Watch app for controls
- Gyro tracking pointer function
- Password protection for folders
- Voice control support
- Brightness/volume controls in VR mode
- Netflix/Hulu/Prime Video integration
- Plex integration
- Video scrubbing bar repositioning for newer iPhones
- Customizable button mapping for controllers
- Native SMB support instead of helper app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-pro-2d-3d-360video/id1065311870/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work.

*2026-08-15, version 3.3.5*

The app just keeps crashing. Do not buy this broken thing.

### 4/5 — Great

*2026-06-02, version 3.3.5*

Would be more  great if more upgrades

### 1/5 — Crash Crash Crash

*2026-05-18, version 3.3.5*

I really wish I could use this app without it constantly crashing!

### 1/5 — 买完了发现格式不支持

*2026-02-22*

买完了格式不支持，用浏览器可以打开链接，转BR就几秒视频.还没有画面！退款也不给退，买完了半小时没退款拒绝我！谁买谁后悔

### 1/5 — Steuerung über Bewegung geht nicht

*2026-02-20*

Die Steuerung über Kopfbewegung funktioniert nicht. Das ist ziemlich nervig.

### 4/5 — Great app, needs to be updated

*2026-01-18, version 3.3.5*

With recent iOS changes, full screen does not work anymore. Just a black screen with sound. Please update.

### 5/5 — I really need to support the SMB server, thank you

*2026-01-07, version 3.3.5*

I really need to support the SMB server, thank you

### 1/5 — 为啥高码率不能显示画面的问题到现在还不能解决？

*2025-11-22*

为啥高码率不能显示画面的问题到现在还不能解决？

### 3/5 — 不支持8K是个硬伤，希望作者早日更新支持8K视频

*2025-08-14*

不支持8K是个硬伤，希望作者早日更新支持8K视频

### 5/5 — The best App for Vr box

*2025-08-11, version 3.3.5*

I tried many but this is my final stop. i been using this since 5 years and please bring new updates esspecially mkv support ASAP. hope you keep this app as long as possible for vr lovers . Thank you

## Frequently asked questions about VRPlayer Pro

### What types of videos can this app play?

This app can play general 2D movies, 3D movies (half side by side or over and under) for VR, and 360° videos. It supports common video formats like MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, and WMV, as well as SMI and SRT subtitle files. It also supports real-time streaming of a wider range of formats.

### Can I stream videos from my computer to the app?

Yes, you can stream your desktop's screen and audio to the app using the 'VRPlayer Helper' application, which needs to be installed on your desktop. This feature is experimental and its performance may depend on your network environment and system specifications.

### How can I control playback and navigation?

You can control the app using a Bluetooth keyboard, a USB keyboard connected via a camera kit, or the keyboard of the PC running VRPlayer Helper. Additionally, supported game controllers like Xbox and PlayStation controllers can be used for navigation and playback.

### What are the supported file formats for video and subtitles?

For local playback, the app supports video formats like MP4, MOV, and DRM-free M4V, and subtitle formats like SMI and SRT. Through real-time streaming via VRPlayer Helper, it supports a broader range of video formats including MKV, AVI, WMV, ASF, FLV, SWF, MPG, 3GP, VOB, and DivX.

### Is this app compatible with DRM-protected videos from iTunes?

No, this app cannot play DRM-protected videos purchased from the iTunes store. It is designed for playing non-DRM protected video content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.5 — 2025-06-03

● fix bug about back to center feature (was not working when roll angle is over 90°)

● improve audio/subtitle track selection for VRPlayer Helper

### 3.3.3 — 2024-10-10

● fix minor bugs on iOS 18 (replace deprecated function)

### 3.3.1 — 2024-10-09

● VRPlayer can record screen/audio of your desktop and streaming it to VRPlayer via VRPlayer Helper.

 -  to use this feature "VRPlayer Helper" should be installed and executed on your desktop. 
     please select or add "VRPlayer Helper" item on vrplayer app and follow instruction first.

 -  this feature is experimental for now.
     so there might be considerable amount of latency and unstability depends on network environment and system spec where helper is running

● improve transcoding performance of  VRPlayer Helper.

● fix minor bugs on iOS 18.

### 3.3.0 — 2021-09-27

● fix minor bugs on iOS 15

### 3.2.9 — 2021-09-22

● support iOS 15

● minor bug fixes

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All apps by LEE DONG WON: https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402

## Related topics

[vr 360 viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vr-360-viewer) · [vrplayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vrplayer)

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