# VRPlayer vs DimensionPlayer

VRPlayer and DimensionPlayer both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of VRPlayer's written reviews are positive against 2% of DimensionPlayer's. VRPlayer also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 1). DimensionPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for VRPlayer against 3.0 for DimensionPlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRPlayer has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of VRPlayer's written reviews are positive against 2% of DimensionPlayer's.

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, DimensionPlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRPlayer | DimensionPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrplayer-2d-3d-360-video/id1058724046/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dimensionplayer/id1436246537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 2.0% 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 | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEE DONG WON](https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402) | [L.A.B Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436246536) |

## 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


### DimensionPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dimensionplayer/id1436246537)

Experience videos in both VR and 2D with this app. It supports streaming, QR code scanning, and local playback, offering interactive controls and multiplayer functionality. Enjoy a versatile viewing experience with features like chapter playback and personalized content.

**Highlights:** VR and 2D playback modes, Streaming and local video support, QR code playback, Multiplayer functionality, Chapter playback, Interactive viewpoint controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRPlayer free?

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

### Is DimensionPlayer free?

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

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

DimensionPlayer is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while DimensionPlayer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VRPlayer or DimensionPlayer have ads?

VRPlayer shows ads; DimensionPlayer does not.

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

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DimensionPlayer monthly. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 22, 2026 and DimensionPlayer on October 16, 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.*