Comparison

VRPlayer vs Epic Roller Coasters

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

Head to head
About

VRPlayer

This application allows you to play a wide variety of 2D, 3D, and 360° videos in VR. It supports numerous file formats and subtitle options, and can stream content from your desktop or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D, and 360° videos
  • Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more
  • Includes subtitle support (SRT, SMI)
  • Streams video from desktop via VRPlayer Helper
  • Accesses cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Keyboard and game controller support
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

Epic Roller Coasters

Experience the thrill of a real roller coaster with high-quality graphics and physics simulation. Explore tracks in VR or a "Magic Window" mode, and customize your ride by swapping cars.

Highlights
  • Virtual Reality headset support
  • Magic Window mode for non-VR play
  • Realistic physics-based simulation
  • Customizable car and track combinations
  • Race mode for high-speed driving
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This game is primary intended for use with a Virtual Reality headset but you can always experience it in our Magic Window version! Learn more about Google Cardboard! https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/ In Epic Roller Coasters you'll get the same feeling of a real roller coaster with a high level graphics and physics-based simulation. You'll go up and down seeing everything around you with our long range vision capabilities! Now you have the hability to exchange any cars between any tracks! We also offered a simple, lower and unprotected car (like an skate) for you to ride on every coaster with it! RACE MODE! What about to drive all the coasters with any cart as fast as you wish? Check it out!

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
Epic Roller Coasters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VRPlayer at none against Epic Roller Coasters's 7. VRPlayer also leads on device support. Epic Roller Coasters's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price and review sentiment 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. Epic Roller Coasters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. VRPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VRPlayer versus Epic Roller Coasters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerEpic Roller Coasters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB453 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONB4T Games LP

Customer experience

VRPlayer

Written reviews387 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.3%

Epic Roller Coasters

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Epic Roller Coasters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Epic Roller Coasters

One-time7
  • Armageddon$2.99
  • Dread Blood$2.99
  • Halloween$2.99
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  • Neon Rider$2.99
  • Snowland$2.99
  • Wyvern Siege$2.99
  • Ultimate Pack$9.99

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epic Roller Coasters free?
Epic Roller Coasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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