Comparison

VRPlayer Pro vs Video Watcher Browser

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

Head to head
About

VRPlayer Pro

This app plays various video formats, including 2D, 3D, and 360° content for VR devices. It supports streaming from your desktop via a helper application and offers extensive keyboard and game controller support for navigation and playback control.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D, and 360° videos
  • Supports VR playback (Google Cardboard)
  • Desktop screen/audio streaming via VRPlayer Helper
  • Real-time streaming of various video formats
  • Supports SMI and SRT subtitle files
  • Keyboard and game controller support
  • Access files from cloud storage and FTP
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

Video Watcher Browser

This mobile browser connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices for an enhanced video streaming experience. Manage your connections effortlessly and enjoy a modern media interface.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Video streaming support
  • Device management
  • Innovative media experience
Features
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Our Video Watcher mobile browser allows you to connect your bluetooth enable devices effortlessly to any video streaming website. Connect and manage your devices effortlessly and immerse yourself in an innovative state-of-the-art media experience.

Screenshots

VRPlayer Pro4 screens
Video Watcher Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VRPlayer Pro at 61% against Video Watcher Browser's 0%. VRPlayer Pro also leads on chart position (#145 vs unranked). Video Watcher Browser's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Video Watcher Browser is free to download; VRPlayer Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRPlayer Pro ships an update every 2 months, Video Watcher Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VRPlayer Pro versus Video Watcher Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRPlayer ProVideo Watcher Browser
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—2.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLEE DONG WONFeel Robotics B.V.

Customer experience

VRPlayer Pro

Written reviews233 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.3%

Video Watcher Browser

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

VRPlayer Pro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Full screen displays black screen with sound
  • App crashes after iOS updates (iOS 14, 15, 17)
  • Play next feature not working in iOS 17
  • Video overlapped by notch on iPhone 15
  • Brightness auto-dimming despite settings
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  • FTP access not showing files from outside network
  • Bluetooth controller fast forward/rewind broken
  • Video glitches and playback errors
  • App crashes when adding bookmarks
  • Play button unresponsive on online videos
  • Screen goes dark every 20 seconds (auto-sleep)
  • Videos don't fill entire screen
  • No sound in some video files
  • App crashes when selecting content
  • Streaming stops after 8 seconds with lag
  • PDF file handling interference with other apps
  • Unable to delete videos from library

Requested features

15 requests
  • SMB/network drive streaming support
  • MKV video format support
  • 4K VR video support
  • Shuffle play for slideshows
  • Batch select/select all for photos
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  • Apple Watch app for controls
  • Gyro tracking pointer function
  • Password protection for folders
  • Voice control support
  • Brightness/volume controls in VR mode
  • Netflix/Hulu/Prime Video integration
  • Plex integration
  • Video scrubbing bar repositioning for newer iPhones
  • Customizable button mapping for controllers
  • Native SMB support instead of helper app

Video Watcher Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VRPlayer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Video Watcher Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRPlayer Pro free?
VRPlayer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Watcher Browser free?
Video Watcher Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VRPlayer Pro or Video Watcher Browser have ads?
Neither VRPlayer Pro nor Video Watcher Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VRPlayer Pro or Video Watcher Browser?
VRPlayer Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Video Watcher Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, VRPlayer Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Watcher Browser on October 30, 2026.

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