Comparison

VRPlayer vs TDPT

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

Head to head
About

VRPlayer

Play 2D, 3D, and 360° videos in VR with support for various file formats and streaming from your desktop. Control playback with keyboards or game controllers.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D (SBS/OU), and 360° videos
  • Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and more formats
  • Plays SMI and SRT subtitle files
  • Streams video from desktop via VRPlayer Helper
  • Access cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) and FTP
  • Control playback with Bluetooth/USB keyboards
  • Control playback with Xbox, PlayStation, and MFi controllers
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

TDPT

Capture full-body motion in real-time using your device's camera or existing videos. Customize your avatar and background for dynamic animations. Export motion data for further use.

Highlights
  • Real-time motion capture
  • Capture from photos and videos
  • Avatar customization
  • Background image selection
  • Motion data export
  • VRM avatar support
Features
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TDPT can motion capture in real-time just by taking a picture of the whole body on the camera. You can motion capture in real-time while playing from a video. Make sure that the camera captures the whole body by yourself. Similarly, please use a video that shows the whole body alone. If multiple people are shown at the same time or only the upper body is shown, motion capture cannot be performed normally. In addition, more accurate motion capture can be achieved in bright conditions such as the source of sunlight than when shooting at night. In TDPT, you can also set the image of the "Photos" app as the background image, or read the file of your VRM avatar and change the avatar. In the '' Premium Features '', you can change your avatar from VRoid Hub, and add functions such as sending and exporting motion data. '' Menu button'' - Switch Camera The inner camera, outer camera, and angle of view will change. - Select Video You can select your favorite video from the iOS standard "File" app, and you can perform motion capture in real time. - Move Avatar There are functions such as rotation, movement, enlargement / reduction, etc. '' Setting screen '' - Show Background When ON, the background image is displayed, and when OFF, the green background is displayed. - Select Background Image You can select your favorite image from the "Photo" app. - Select VRM avatar .Vrm data can be read from the iOS standard "File" app. (Please pay attention to the license when using other than your own avatar.) - Reset Avatar - Show Input Image Turn on to display the video from the camera and OFF to hide it. - Audio Volume - Filter adjustment - Smooth: The movement is smooth, but the movement is slow. It also increases the processing load. - Medium: A well-balanced filter during normal operation. - Rough: The movement becomes rough, but the operation is fast and the processing load is lightened. - Switching FPS Switch the frame rate of the entire application. You can switch between 20FPS and 30FPS. - Switching FPS display Switch the display of the frame rate value. '' Premium Features '' These features are available with a one-time purchase. This content can be used to export motion data files or use services of other companies. - Connect to VRoid Hub You can use your own avatar or heart-shaped avatar by linking your VRoid Hub account. (Avatar usage may be subject to certain conditions.) - Motion Data Transmission -- VMC Protocol Enter the recipient IP and port number to send the motion data. -- OSC Trackers Enter the recipient IP and port number to send the Tracker data. - Exporting motion data You can export motion data in VMD or BVH format. Supported Divices iPhone SE(2nd Gen) iPhone 11 or newer

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
TDPT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TDPT at 2.8 against VRPlayer's 2.0. TDPT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (292 vs 1). VRPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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. TDPT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VRPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TDPT holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TDPT has 292 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of VRPlayer's written reviews are positive against 29% of TDPT'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, TDPT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VRPlayer versus TDPT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerTDPT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)2.8 (292 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1292 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB235 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONDIGITAL STANDARD CO., LTD.

Customer experience

VRPlayer

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

TDPT

All ratings288 ratings
Positive35.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral19.9%
Negative50.9%

User reviews

VRPlayer

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

TDPT

From 292 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth tracking
  • 👍 Affordable premium option
  • 👍 Useful for VRChat
  • 👍 Good alternative to expensive FBT setups

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Premium purchase issues
  • 🐛 Calibration problems

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

TDPT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Premium subscription not working properly
  • Tracking issues when turning around
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Hand and finger tracking
  • Ability to disable certain trackers
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved export options (e.g. BVH, VMD)
  • Ability to save purchased status

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TDPT

One-time1
  • TDPT Premium Menu$3.99

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TDPT free?
TDPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VRPlayer or TDPT?
TDPT is rated higher. VRPlayer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TDPT averages 2.8 from 292 ratings.
Do VRPlayer or TDPT have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; TDPT does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or TDPT?
VRPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TDPT every 4 months. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and TDPT on November 3, 2026.

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