Random42 VR vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
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.
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Experience immersive entertainment with a VR media player adapted for Cardboard. View 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content in virtual environments, access your own media, and explore custom tours. Unlock full features with an in-app purchase.
- Plays 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 VR content
- Access personal photos and videos
- Stream content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP, Google Drive
- Customizable virtual environments
- Create custom tours with Open Source App
- Basic file management
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Welcome to the Ported Edition of Mobile VR Station, specially adapted for Cardboard! Originally designed for Standalone VR headsets, this version boasts a complete overhaul from the original iOS release. Discover a world of immersive entertainment as you play 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content within a captivating virtual environment. While this version may not offer the same flexibility as the original, it remains highly customizable with profile and preset configurations. Dive into unique and personalized virtual reality experiences by accessing custom tours created with our Open Source App. Unleash your creativity or indulge in journeys crafted by others, enhancing your VR adventure beyond imagination. Our app is free to use, but for uninterrupted content enjoyment beyond the 5-minute mark or the ability to save your work using the built-in VR text editor, a convenient in-app purchase is available. Elevate your VR journey with Mobile VR Station (Ported) Edition for Cardboard! What comes with the app: 1. Over 30 backgrounds and three virtual environments. 2. Access your own photos and videos for viewing in VR. 3. Access external content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP and Google Drive. 4. Basic file management to move around content. 5. 10 sample images are provided.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random42 VR at 83% against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 20%. Random42 VR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) has 48 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 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.
Random42 VR ships an update every 2 months, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random42 VR | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.1 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 686 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Random42 | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
Random42 VR
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
In-app purchases
Random42 VR
No in-app purchases
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is Random42 VR free?
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Which has better reviews, Random42 VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do Random42 VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Random42 VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
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