Random42 VR vs iVRy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random42 VR
Explore the human body in VR, from brain neurons to gut bacteria, and discover DNA. Also features a collection of high-resolution medical VR artwork. Non-VR modes are available for mobile and tablet users.
- VR journey inside the human body
- Explore cells and DNA
- Collection of medical VR artwork
- Non-VR mobile and tablet modes
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A unique VR experience! Random42 VR features our VR showreel - Intercellular, as well as Collections, a series of hi-res medical VR artwork. Intercellular takes you on a journey inside the human body. Discover a variety of cells performing different functions, from neurons in the brain to bacteria within the gut and everywhere in-between. Travel along inside a cell and explore the nucleus to reveal DNA, the code that makes us who we are. Random42 VR also supports Non-VR mobile and tablet modes for users unable to use a Google Cardboard style VR viewer.
iVRy
Transform your iPhone into a PC VR headset for SteamVR. Play PC VR titles without an expensive headset by connecting your iPhone via USB or Wi-Fi. Enjoy customizable quality and performance options for an immersive experience.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Random42 VR at 5.0 against iVRy's 3.9. Random42 VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 72%). iVRy's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iVRy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random42 VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random42 VR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVRy has 150 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Random42 VR's written reviews are positive against 72% of iVRy's.
Random42 VR ships an update every 2 months, iVRy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random42 VR | iVRy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (150 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 72.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 150 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 686 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Random42 | Ian Dean |
Customer experience
Random42 VR
iVRy
Bugs and requests
Random42 VR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iVRy
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
11 requests- Mac OS support
- VR controller support
- Full body tracking (FBT) integration
- Higher resolution options
- 120Hz support for compatible phones
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- Improved wireless stability
- Better IPD adjustment options
- Automatic connection mode selection
- Apple Vision Pro support
- PSVR2 support expansion
- Room-scale tracking capability
In-app purchases
Random42 VR
No in-app purchases
iVRy
- Premium Edition$8.99








