Comparison

VRPlayer vs Epson Creative Projection

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

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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

Epson Creative Projection

Transform any space with custom content using your photos, videos, and built-in templates. Easily edit and project designs onto surfaces, creating dynamic visual experiences for rooms or displays.

Highlights
  • Custom content creation
  • Photo and video integration
  • Built-in templates and stamps
  • Real-time projection preview
  • 4-point geometry correction
  • Save content to projector
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Epson Creative Projection Use an Epson projector*1 and your custom content to bring spaces alive! Epson Creative Projection is an app that allows you to enjoy creating custom content on an iPhone or iPad easily. Decorate any room or space by combining your photos and movies with the app’s built-in templates and stamps. With Epson Creative Projection, you can create original, dazzling content to enliven rooms, product displays, and spaces around you, anytime and anywhere. Steps • Set up your projector. Insert a USB memory or SD card into the projector and connect the projector to a network. • Preview content on the projector. Connecting your iPhone or iPad and projector enables you to edit content on your iPhone or iPad while projecting a preview. You can easily connect your device by reading a QR code displayed on the projected image. • Select a template and edit your content. Select a built-in template that fits your vision of the content you want to create. You can customize your content by adding text, stamps, and effects. • Save your content to your projector. After you finish editing your content, save the file to the USB memory or SD card that you inserted in the projector. You can play the content that you save from the projector even if you do not have your device with you. Main Features • Stamp layout Freely arrange and combine the materials provided in the app any way you like. Use seasonal materials to create new content for each season. • Photo and movie capture Load photos and movies from your iPhone or iPad for use in creating content. • Visual effects You can make snow or flower blossoms flutter down. You can even add a line anywhere you like and make them accumulate on the line. • 4-point free geometry correction This feature allows you to adjust the 4 corners of stamps. It also allows you to correct distortions in images projected on two or more surfaces (planes). Projectors that support the app: Please go to https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/creative_projection/en/ to find the list of all supported projectors. [App Permissions] To use the app, the following permissions are required. [Required] Local Network For searching and connecting to the projector. [Optional] Camera Capture a connection QR code. [Optional] Photo Project selected photos from the device to the projector. * Optional permissions can be declined, but some features may not work.

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
Epson Creative Projection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VRPlayer at 48% against Epson Creative Projection's 0%. VRPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Epson Creative Projection's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epson Creative Projection holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of VRPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Epson Creative Projection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Epson Creative Projection every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VRPlayer versus Epson Creative Projection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerEpson Creative Projection
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

VRPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.3%

Epson Creative Projection

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Epson Creative Projection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Creative Projection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Creative Projection free?
Epson Creative Projection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or Epson Creative Projection?
Epson Creative Projection is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Epson Creative Projection averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do VRPlayer or Epson Creative Projection have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; Epson Creative Projection does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or Epson Creative Projection?
VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Epson Creative Projection every 9 months. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Epson Creative Projection on October 30, 2026.

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