The Walk VR vs iVRy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Walk VR
Experience a thrilling walk across a wire between two towers, 94 stories high. Choose between immersive Virtual Reality mode with a VR viewer or a 360 Video mode using just your mobile device.
- Virtual Reality mode
- 360 Video mode
- Tower walk simulation
- High-altitude wire walk
- Seated experience recommended
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Use your mobile device to experience The Walk! With both Virtual Reality and 360 Video modes you'll soar above the clouds, 94 stories high as you walk from one tower to the other with nothing but a wire beneath you. **Download the Free App. **Select "360 Video" to experience the walk using only your mobile device. **Select "Virtual Reality" and place your mobile device into a VR viewer like Merge VR (Mergevr.com)or Google Cardboard. To find out more visit www.TheWalkVR.com ***Experience should only be viewed while seated. Follow all instructions included with your VR viewer before use. Stop use if you experience any discomfort or health reactions. Virtual Reality not recommended for children under 7.
iVRy
Transform your iPhone into a PC VR headset for SteamVR. Play PC VR titles without an expensive headset by connecting your iPhone via USB or Wi-Fi. Enjoy customizable quality and performance options for an immersive experience.
- SteamVR compatible VR headset
- High-performance native driver
- Wired (USB) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections
- Automatic quality adjustment
- User configurable quality and performance
- QR code scanning for lens correction
- Native SteamVR integration
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What is iVRy? • iVRy is a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset app for your iPhone or Vision Pro with a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR / SteamVR. What does that mean? • Want to use that stunning iPhone display for something more than sending text messages? • Want to use that high resolution Vision Pro display for more than watching videos? • Want to play PC VR* (Virtual Reality) titles without having to buy a dedicated headset? • With iVRy, an iPhone 6 or later, and a compatible VR headset, or a Vision Pro headset you can! • Supports Wired (USB) connections (iPhone) or Wired (Ethernet) connections (Vision Pro) for greater visual quality and performance. • Supports Wireless (Wifi) connections for greater mobility. • Automatically adjusts quality to maintain optimal frame rates on all connection types. • User configurable quality and performance options. • User configurable vignette options (iPhone only). • Scan your VR headset's Cardboard QR code for optimal lens distortion correction and field-of-view (iPhone only). • Integrates natively into SteamVR, so no 'manager' / 'server' apps or additional configuration required. • Compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift** titles, including 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', 'EVE: Valkerie', 'Chronos', 'Assetto Corsa' and many more. • "Lite" edition has all of the features of "Premium" edition, but will start to reduce color saturation after being connected for more than 5 minutes. Upgrade to "Premium" edition via Steam DLC to remove this limitation. Download the iVRy OpenVR/SteamVR HMD Device Driver from: https://store.steampowered.com/app/992490/iVRy_Driver_for_SteamVR/ * Valve OpenVR/SteamVR. Requires Valve Steam & SteamVR on Windows 7 or later. ** Oculus Rift titles require Valve SteamVR, Oculus Home & 3rd party 'Revive' software from: https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive iPhone: • Requires VR headset, compatible with iPhone (eg. Google Cardboard). • XBox 360/One controller for Windows recommended. • Additional hardware/software required for positional tracking and motion controllers. Vision Pro: • Sony Playstation VR2 Sense or Sony Playstation DualSense controller(s) recommended. All: • Requires a PC running Windows 7 (or later) with a DirectX 11 (or later) graphics card with Valve Steam and SteamVR installed. • Requires installation of iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver software. All trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against The Walk VR's 15%. iVRy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). The Walk VR's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 286 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of The Walk VR's written reviews are positive against 72% of iVRy's.
The Walk VR ships an update every 9 months, iVRy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Walk VR | iVRy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (286 ratings) | 3.9 (153 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 286 — better | 153 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 298 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | Ian Dean |
Customer experience
The Walk VR
iVRy
User reviews
The Walk VR
From 286 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎬 Immersive VR experience for first-time users
- 😲 Realistic sensation of height and vertigo
- 🎥 High-quality video content
- 👥 Effective for demonstrating VR capabilities to others
Room to improve
- 🐛 Severe screen shaking and jerking issues
- 🐛 Constant drifting to the side
- ❌ No user control over video playback
- 😵 Causes dizziness, nausea, and headaches
- 📱 Incompatible with multiple iPhone models
iVRy
From 153 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
- 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
- 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
- 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
- ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
- ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops
Bugs and requests
The Walk VR
Reported bugs
11 issues- Screen shakes uncontrollably during playback
- View drifts continuously to the side
- App crashes on startup or after warnings
- Gyroscope not calibrating properly
- Incompatible with iPhone 5s, 6s, 7+, XR, X, 11
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- Screen orientation locks sideways
- Jerky and laggy video playback
- Flashing and flickering visuals
- Unable to press buttons or interact with UI
- Video continues moving even when user stops
- Cardboard VR mode causes severe glitching
Requested features
8 requests- Fix gyroscope calibration and drift issues
- Add user control over camera movement
- Improve video quality to 1080p or higher
- Add more content and variety
- Implement landscape mode rotation
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- Add sound/audio support
- Create actual interactive gameplay elements
- Improve stability across all iOS devices
iVRy
Reported bugs
14 issues- Screen turns black and white unexpectedly
- App crashes after 5 minutes of use
- Flashing lights and screen glitches
- WiFi/USB connection switching automatically
- Connection drops during gameplay
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- Wired connection fails to establish
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Head tracking skipping and lag
- Double vision from IPD miscalibration
- Restore purchases not working on older devices
- Family Sharing compatibility issues
- Driver installation failures
- Steam VR integration conflicts
- Performance degradation after extended sessions
Requested features
11 requests- Mac OS support
- VR controller support
- Full body tracking (FBT) integration
- Higher resolution options
- 120Hz support for compatible phones
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- Improved wireless stability
- Better IPD adjustment options
- Automatic connection mode selection
- Apple Vision Pro support
- PSVR2 support expansion
- Room-scale tracking capability
In-app purchases
The Walk VR
No in-app purchases
iVRy
No in-app purchases







