VR Cinema vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Watch movies in VR
- Upload HD MP4 files
- Realistic virtual movie theatre
- 360-degree freedom
- Immersive 3D VR world
- Compatible with VR headsets
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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!
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 rating: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) at 4.2 against VR Cinema's 2.6. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). VR Cinema's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. VR Cinema sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of VR Cinema's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VR Cinema | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (79 ratings) | 4.2 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 364 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fibrum Limited | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
VR Cinema
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
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
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- 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
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- 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)
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VR Cinema
- Full app with discount$0.99
- Full app version$1.99
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is VR Cinema free?
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Which has better reviews, VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Which is updated more often, VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
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