Comparison

VRPlayer 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

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

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

VRPlayer4 screens
VR Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VR Creator at none against VRPlayer's shown. VR Creator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VRPlayer versus VR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerVR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONBen Mens

Customer experience

VRPlayer

Written reviews385 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.3%

VR Creator

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

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

VR Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

VR Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VR Creator free?
VR Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VRPlayer or VR Creator have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; VR Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or VR Creator?
VRPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and VR Creator every 2 months. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 26, 2026 and VR Creator on October 24, 2026.

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