Comparison

VR Cinema vs iVRy

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

VR Cinema4 screens
iVRy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against VR Cinema's 22%. iVRy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6). VR Cinema's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VR Cinema sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iVRy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of VR Cinema's written reviews are positive against 72% of iVRy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, iVRy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VR Cinema versus iVRy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR CinemaiVRy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (79 ratings)3.9 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFibrum LimitedIan Dean

Customer experience

VR Cinema

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

iVRy

All ratings147 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

VR Cinema

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Cool VR theater idea
  • 👍 Good performance on some devices
  • ✨ Amazing graphics (early review)
  • 🌟 Pleasant surprise, easy to use (early review)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen issues
  • 🐛 Loading screen issues
  • 🐛 Videos not playing
  • 🐛 Audio only, no video
  • 🐛 Incompatible file formats

iVRy

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation process
  • 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
  • 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
  • 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
  • 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
  • ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
  • ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops

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)

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • 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

2 purchases

VR Cinema

One-time2
  • Full app with discount$0.99
  • Full app version$1.99
1 purchases

iVRy

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$8.99

Questions

Is VR Cinema free?
VR Cinema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VR Cinema or iVRy?
iVRy is rated higher. VR Cinema averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while iVRy averages 3.9 from 153 ratings.
Do VR Cinema or iVRy have ads?
Neither VR Cinema nor iVRy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR Cinema or iVRy?
VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, and iVRy every 3 months. Most recently, VR Cinema was updated on October 22, 2026 and iVRy on October 24, 2026.

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