# VRPlayer vs SimpleVR

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleVR at none against VRPlayer's shown. SimpleVR also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). VRPlayer's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (111 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VRPlayer holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRPlayer has 111 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleVR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRPlayer | SimpleVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-2d-3d-360-video/id1058724046/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LEE DONG WON](https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402) | [Smiling Frog Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318861877) |

## What reviewers say

### VRPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-2d-3d-360-video/id1058724046)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SimpleVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplevr/id1224602408)

Experience immersive 3D and 360-degree videos on your mobile device. Supports various viewing modes including 2D, 3D with viewers, and anaglyph glasses. Stream MP4 and HLS content with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Stream MP4 and HLS video, 3D Side by Side playback, 3D Over / Under playback, 360 2D viewing, 3D 360 playback, Anaglyph 3D viewing, Gyroscope and touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRPlayer free?

VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleVR free?

SimpleVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or SimpleVR?

VRPlayer is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while SimpleVR averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do VRPlayer or SimpleVR have ads?

VRPlayer shows ads; SimpleVR does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or SimpleVR?

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleVR monthly. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and SimpleVR on October 5, 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.*