Comparison

VRPlayer vs The Walk VR

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

Head to head
About

VRPlayer

This app plays various video formats, including 2D, 3D, and 360° content, for VR devices. It supports streaming from your desktop and offers extensive keyboard and game controller support for navigation and playback control.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D, and 360° videos
  • Desktop screen/audio streaming via VRPlayer Helper
  • Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more
  • Subtitle support (SMI, SRT)
  • Access files from Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP
  • Keyboard and game controller support
  • Playback speed control
Features
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● VRPlayer can record screen/audio of your desktop and streaming it to VRPlayer via VRPlayer Helper. - to use this feature "VRPlayer Helper" should be installed and executed on your desktop. please select or add "VRPlayer Helper" item on vrplayer app and follow instruction first. - this feature is experimental for now. so there might be considerable amount of latency and unstability depends on network environment and system spec where helper is running ● VRPlayer can play not only general 2D movies but also 3D movies (half side by side or over and under) for VR (google cardboard) ● and support the following file formats. - video : mp4, mov, DRM free m4v - subtitle : smi, srt ● VRPlayer can play following file formats by real time streaming via VRPlayer Helper - Video : mp4, mov, m4v, mkv, avi, wmv, asf, flv, swf, mpg, 3gp, vob, divix - Subtitle : smi, srt ※ this app can not play DRM protected videos purchased from iTunes store. ● You can add or access following items - VRPlayer Helper (streaming server) - Folder - FTP Server - GoogleDrive, Dropbox - Video Library ※ VRPlayer Helper is embedded in your own VRPlayer app and the download URL provided by VRPlayer is your own iPhone's IP address itself not an external web server. so iPhone and the server PC should be in the same wifi network to download Helper. tap the "+"button at top right corner of VRPlayer and select VRPlayer Helper then you will see the URL from which you can download helper. ● You can control VRPlayer with keyboard - Bluetooth Keyboard - USB Keyboard (connected by camera kit) - Keyboard of PC on which VRPlayer Helper is installed ※ while navigating - up / down : move cursor by item - up / down + shift : move cursor by page - right / enter / space : select item - left / esc : back to previous ※ while playing - up / down : move cursor by button - enter : select button & do action - esc : stop & back to list - space : play & pause - right : move forward 5 seconds - left : move backward 5 seconds - right + shift : move forward 1 minute - left + shift : move backward 1 minute - up + shift : play previous video - down + shift : play next video - [ : slow down the playback rate - ] : speed up the playback rate - 1 : Toggle 360°/180° Video - 2 : Toggle VR Mode - 3 : Change 2D/3D Mode - 4 : Zoom In/Out - 5 : Back To Center / Motion Tracking - 6 : Motion Tracking Constraint - 7 : Loop - 8 : Audio/Subtitle ● You can control VRPlayer with Game Controller ※ supported controller - XBox controller - Playstation Dualshock controller - Other MFi certified game controller ※ while navigating - up / down : move cursor by item - up / down + RB : move cursor by page - right / A : select item - left / B : back to previous ※ while playing - up / down : move cursor by button - A : select button & do action - B : stop & back to list - X : play & pause - right : move forward 5 seconds - left : move backward 5 seconds - right + RB : move forward 1 minute - left + RB : move backward 1 minute - up + RB : play previous video - down + RB : play next video ● support panorama photo - enjoy your own panorama photos in VR ● Use multiple gestures to control playing - Tap the screen with two fingers to change 2D/3D screen mode. - Double tap the screen to zoom in/out. - Swipe right to skip forward 5 seconds. - Swipe left to skip back 5 seconds. - Swipe right with two fingers to speed up the playback rate. - Swipe left with two fingers to slow down the playback rate. - Long press with one finger to select audio or subtitle. - Drag & drop subtitle to change position. - Pinch in or out screen to change font size of subtitle.

About

The Walk VR

Experience a thrilling walk across a wire between two towers, 94 stories high. Choose between immersive Virtual Reality mode with a VR viewer or a 360 Video mode using just your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Virtual Reality mode
  • 360 Video mode
  • Tower walk simulation
  • High-altitude wire walk
  • Seated experience recommended
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Use your mobile device to experience The Walk! With both Virtual Reality and 360 Video modes you'll soar above the clouds, 94 stories high as you walk from one tower to the other with nothing but a wire beneath you. **Download the Free App. **Select "360 Video" to experience the walk using only your mobile device. **Select "Virtual Reality" and place your mobile device into a VR viewer like Merge VR (Mergevr.com)or Google Cardboard. To find out more visit www.TheWalkVR.com ***Experience should only be viewed while seated. Follow all instructions included with your VR viewer before use. Stop use if you experience any discomfort or health reactions. Virtual Reality not recommended for children under 7.

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
The Walk VR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VRPlayer at 2.9 against The Walk VR's 2.2. VRPlayer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). The Walk VR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VRPlayer holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 287 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of VRPlayer's written reviews are positive against 15% of The Walk VR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, The Walk VR every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VRPlayer versus The Walk VR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerThe Walk VR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (111 ratings) — better2.2 (287 ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings111287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB298 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONSony Pictures Home Entertainment

Customer experience

VRPlayer

All ratings111 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative41.1%

The Walk VR

All ratings287 ratings
Positive27.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative69.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative81.8%

User reviews

VRPlayer

From 111 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth playback
  • 🔍 Supports various video formats
  • 📂 Ability to access videos from local storage and cloud
  • 💻 Streaming from PC works well

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with newer video formats
  • 💤 Laggy head tracking
  • 💰 Aggressive ads in free version
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

The Walk VR

From 287 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎬 Immersive VR experience for first-time users
  • 😲 Realistic sensation of height and vertigo
  • 🎥 High-quality video content
  • 👥 Effective for demonstrating VR capabilities to others

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Severe screen shaking and jerking issues
  • 🐛 Constant drifting to the side
  • ❌ No user control over video playback
  • 😵 Causes dizziness, nausea, and headaches
  • 📱 Incompatible with multiple iPhone models

Bugs and requests

VRPlayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Video playback freezes or blacks out
  • Bookmark links stop working after 24 hours

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable zoom and screen size options
  • Gaze-based controls for VR mode
  • Virtual theater mode
  • Ability to pause slideshow images

The Walk VR

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Screen shakes uncontrollably during playback
  • View drifts continuously to the side
  • App crashes on startup or after warnings
  • Gyroscope not calibrating properly
  • Incompatible with iPhone 5s, 6s, 7+, XR, X, 11
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  • Screen orientation locks sideways
  • Jerky and laggy video playback
  • Flashing and flickering visuals
  • Unable to press buttons or interact with UI
  • Video continues moving even when user stops
  • Cardboard VR mode causes severe glitching

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fix gyroscope calibration and drift issues
  • Add user control over camera movement
  • Improve video quality to 1080p or higher
  • Add more content and variety
  • Implement landscape mode rotation
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  • Add sound/audio support
  • Create actual interactive gameplay elements
  • Improve stability across all iOS devices

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

The Walk VR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Walk VR free?
The Walk VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or The Walk VR?
VRPlayer is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while The Walk VR averages 2.2 from 287 ratings.
Do VRPlayer or The Walk VR have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; The Walk VR does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or The Walk VR?
VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Walk VR every 9 months. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Walk VR on October 4, 2026.

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