Comparison

VRPlayer vs Jungle WebKit

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

Jungle WebKit

Extract video links from webpages, including MP4 and HLS streams. Seamlessly play extracted content in a VR player for an immersive 3D experience. Download or play videos directly.

Highlights
  • Extract MP4 and HLS video links
  • Direct playback in VR player
  • Download video links
  • User-friendly interface
  • Access 3D VR resources
Features
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JungleWebKit is a powerful tool designed for extracting video URL links from the current webpage, making it easier than ever to access and enjoy your favorite content. Whether you're looking for MP4 files or HLS (M3U8) streams, JungleWebKit simplifies the process of finding and using video links. Key Features: 1. Video URL Extraction: Quickly extract MP4 and HLS (M3U8) video links from the webpage with just one click. 2. Direct Playback in JunglePlayer: Seamlessly watch extracted videos in the JunglePlayer app on Apple Vision Pro, providing an immersive 3D VR experience that brings web-based content to life. 3. Download Options: Get direct access to video links for easy downloading or immediate playback, giving you flexibility in how you enjoy your media. 4. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through a clean and intuitive design that enhances your video extraction and viewing experience. 5. Access to Web 3D VR Resources: Unlock a world of immersive video watching with tons of web-based 3D VR resources available at your fingertips. With JungleWebKit, you can transform your video watching experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable. Download now to start extracting and watching videos like never before!

Screenshots

VRPlayer4 screens
Jungle WebKit2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jungle WebKit at none against VRPlayer's shown. Jungle WebKit also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Jungle WebKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VRPlayer versus Jungle WebKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayerJungle WebKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONAutoBoostAI

Customer experience

VRPlayer

Written reviews385 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.3%

Jungle WebKit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Jungle WebKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Jungle WebKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRPlayer free?
VRPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jungle WebKit free?
Jungle WebKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VRPlayer or Jungle WebKit have ads?
VRPlayer shows ads; Jungle WebKit does not.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer or Jungle WebKit?
VRPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and Jungle WebKit weekly. Most recently, VRPlayer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Jungle WebKit on October 24, 2026.

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