# VR Cinema vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR Cinema | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-cinema/id1023722545/reviews) | **[4.2 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station-ported/id6473814876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **21.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 364 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fibrum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/957824109) | [Michael Fuller](https://appshunter.io/developer/301066310) |

## What reviewers say

### VR Cinema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-cinema/id1023722545)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full app with discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full app version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen freezes
- Black screen when playing videos
- Videos not playing at all
- Audio only, no video
- MP4 and other formats not playing

**Requested features**

- Add YouTube video support
- Add camera roll access
- Add sound through multiple speakers
- Add camera follow feature
- Add rewind/scrubbing functionality


### Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-vr-station-ported/id6473814876)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR Cinema free?

VR Cinema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?

Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?

Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is rated higher. VR Cinema averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Mobile VR Station® (Ported) averages 4.2 from 50 ratings.

### Do VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?

Neither VR Cinema nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR Cinema or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?

VR Cinema ships an update every 5 months, and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. Most recently, VR Cinema was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*