Comparison

VRPlayer vs 3D ModelME

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

3D ModelME

Transform your iPhone portraits into 3D models for immediate printing. This app utilizes depth data from compatible iPhones to create STL files, compatible with major 3D printing software. Interact with your 3D models and export them for external use.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models from iPhone portraits
  • Utilizes depth data for 3D conversion
  • Generates STL files for 3D printing
  • Interactive 3D model viewing
  • Adjustable model creation settings
  • Export 3D models for external use (Pro version)
Features
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Welcome to 3D ModelME. This is an exciting time in the 3D modeling world. With the recent introduction of the 3D capabilities in the iPhone line, it is time to start using this technology to capture real life 3D images. 3D ModelME is designed to do just that. With the 3D ModelME app, you can transform the portraits you take with your iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12 into real 3D models for immediate printing with today’s 3D printers. 3D ModelME uses the depth data that is stored with certain types of images on iPhones to transform those images into 3D models. The image is converted to an STL type file, which is supported by all major brands of 3D printing software. The basic version of 3D ModelME will allow you to select a photo from your photo library or take a live portrait and see what the 3D model of that photo looks like. You can interact with the resulting 3D model to view it from any angle. There are settings that can be manipulated to change how the model is created. Once you are happy with the 3D model, you can upgrade to the 3D ModelMEPro version to export your image (via email) for use outside the app. Not all photos that are taken with the iPhone have depth data available. See the included help information for the supported cameras, and tips for capturing depth data with your images.

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
3D ModelME3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VRPlayer at none against 3D ModelME's 1. VRPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 3D ModelME's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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. 3D ModelME sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VRPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D ModelME every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VRPlayer versus 3D ModelME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayer3D ModelME
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONHallyWeather LLC

Customer experience

VRPlayer

Written reviews386 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.2%

3D ModelME

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

3D ModelME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D ModelME

One-time1
  • 3D ModelME Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D ModelME free?
3D ModelME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VRPlayer or 3D ModelME have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; 3D ModelME does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or 3D ModelME?
VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D ModelME every 5 months. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and 3D ModelME on October 24, 2026.

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