Comparison

VR Cinema vs VR Creator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VR Cinema

Experience your favorite movies in a virtual reality cinema. Upload HD MP4 files and immerse yourself in a realistic 360-degree 3D VR world with stunning graphics and sound. Compatible with various VR headsets for an emotional adventure.

Highlights
  • Watch movies in VR
  • Upload HD MP4 files
  • Realistic virtual movie theatre
  • 360-degree freedom
  • Immersive 3D VR world
  • Compatible with VR headsets
Features
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VR Cinema allows you to see your favourite movies in virtual reality. Just upload an HD movie file in mp4 format, launch the app and enjoy your movie in a realistic virtual movie theatre! Please make sure that the video files were added to the Video folder on your phone. Compatible with Virtual Reality (VR) glasses Application requires a virtual reality headset (Google Cardboard-like): FIBRUM VR, ANTVR, Carl Zeiss VR One GX, ColorCross, Cynoculars, Durovis Dive, Fove 0, FreeFly, Homido center (V2), Merge VR, Nibiru, Puyo Box, Refugio 3D, Stooksy, Tepoinn 3D, VR KiX, VR Smartview, VR View-Master DLX, VRTRIA, VRTX One, Xiaomi VR 3D Glasses. In addition to the above models, it is possible to use the virtual reality headset and 3D / VR glasses of other samples and manufacturers. 360 VR emulator — 360 degree freedom. Enjoy the ultra-realistic 360 3D VR world with detailed graphics and carefully crafted sound merged together for the most immersive atmosphere. Put on your VR-headset and experience an incredibly emotional adventure in virtual reality. VR games free trial TThe app implements a freemium system. During the whole trial period, you can play absolutely free! If you like the app, register a promotion code or purchase the app to use the application to the fullest and get unlimited access to it. To do this, just go through a quick registration in Fibrum Platform. Fibrum VR Do you want to know more about Fibrum VR applications? Install and try our most popular 3D virtual reality games (VRgames). Select one of the many virtual worlds: space shooters, westerns, crazy three- dimensional races, breathtaking rides, colorful and hilarious adventures as well as horrors of zombie apocalypse. We have a 360 VR experience for every taste!

About

VR Creator

Easily create, view, and share virtual reality experiences using your own or others' 3D models. Supports various 3D file formats and allows navigation via game controllers or a second iOS device.

Highlights
  • Create and view VR content
  • Use own or shared 3D models
  • Supports SketchUp, Blender, Minecraft exports
  • View 3D models, 360 pictures, and movies in VR
  • Navigate with game controller or second iOS device
  • Share creations via email
  • Cloud storage for 3D content
Features
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Now everyone can create VR! Create, view, and share virtual reality. You can use your own 3D models or 3D models from others. Works with SketchUp, Blender, 3D Studio, exports from Minecraft, and more. Features: - View 3D models and 360 pictures and movies in VR - Supports SteelSeries Nimbus game controller - Supports Wonky Monkey controller - A second iOS device can be used as a controller - Share your creations using email Summary: - Store your 3D content in the cloud - Link this app to the 3D content - Compose a scene and enjoy it in VR - Navigate using a game controller or a second iOS device - Share your compositions with others Supported formats: - Collada (DAE) ** - Wavefront (OBJ) - mp4, mov, jpg, png (used as background for your scenes) - supports 360 panoramas. ** Make sure your models are triangulated when exporting to Collada. Refer to the Support URL for more information about the functionality of this App

Screenshots

VR Cinema4 screens
VR Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VR Creator at 4.1 against VR Cinema's 2.6. VR Creator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (47% vs 22%). VR Cinema's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VR Cinema sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VR Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VR Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of VR Cinema's written reviews are positive against 47% of VR Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, VR Creator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VR Cinema versus VR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR CinemaVR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (79 ratings)4.1 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews47.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFibrum LimitedBen Mens

Customer experience

VR Cinema

Written reviews64 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative64.1%

VR Creator

All ratings52 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

VR Cinema

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Loading screen freezes
  • Black screen when playing videos
  • Videos not playing at all
  • Audio only, no video
  • MP4 and other formats not playing
Show 9 more
  • App not appearing in iTunes File Sharing
  • Videos not loading after upload
  • App drifts or moves unexpectedly
  • Paid version doesn't fix issues
  • File transfer issues via iTunes
  • Cannot access files on phone after purchase
  • Videos not playing on specific iPhone models (e.g., 6s)
  • No position memory for movies
  • Fast forward/rewind controls are not effective

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add YouTube video support
  • Add camera roll access
  • Add sound through multiple speakers
  • Add camera follow feature
  • Add rewind/scrubbing functionality
Show 14 more
  • Add password protection
  • Add 'open in' option for videos
  • Add reset center of focus
  • Add helper software for PC browsing
  • Add more video format support
  • Add 3D (top to bottom) support
  • Add animated characters in theater
  • Make app free for early users
  • Improve instructions/documentation
  • Provide sample video content or download links
  • Lock camera function
  • Improve fast forward/rewind controls
  • Add position memory for viewing
  • Allow streaming from phone library (like Plex)

VR Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VR Cinema

One-time2
  • Full app with discount$0.99
  • Full app version$1.99
None

VR Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Cinema free?
VR Cinema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VR Creator free?
VR Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VR Cinema or VR Creator?
VR Creator is rated higher. VR Cinema averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while VR Creator averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.
Do VR Cinema or VR Creator have ads?
Neither VR Cinema nor VR Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR Cinema or VR Creator?
VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, and VR Creator every 2 months. Most recently, VR Cinema was updated on November 1, 2026 and VR Creator on November 2, 2026.

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