Comparison

Goosebumps VR vs iVRy

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

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About

Goosebumps VR

Immerse yourself in a terrifying chase with R.L. Stine as a giant praying mantis pursues you. Experience the thrill in both 360-degree video and full virtual reality modes, using your mobile device alone or with a VR viewer.

Highlights
  • Virtual Reality mode
  • 360 Video mode
  • Interactive chase sequence
  • Mobile device compatibility
  • VR viewer integration
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Use your mobile device to help R.L. Stine escape the Praying Mantis! With both Virtual Reality and 360 Video modes you'll be left screaming with terror as the giant bug chases you through the streets! 1. Download the Free App. 2. Select "360 Video" to experience Goosebumps VR using only your mobile device. 3. Select "Virtual Reality" and place your mobile device into a VR viewer like Merge VR (Mergevr.com) or Google Cardboard to immerse yourself in Stine's car as he ducks and weaves to escape! To find out more visit www.GoosebumpsVR.com **This 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Goosebumps VR4 screens
iVRy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVRy at 72% against Goosebumps VR's 24%. iVRy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.1). Goosebumps 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, update cadence and ads 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

iVRy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Goosebumps VR's written reviews are positive against 72% of iVRy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goosebumps VR ships an update every 4 months, iVRy every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Goosebumps VR versus iVRy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoosebumps VRiVRy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (68 ratings)3.9 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSony Pictures Home EntertainmentIan Dean

Customer experience

Goosebumps VR

All ratings64 ratings
Positive54.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative42.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative56.0%

iVRy

All ratings147 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative15.3%

Bugs and requests

Goosebumps VR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Goosebumps VR

No in-app purchases

None

iVRy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goosebumps VR free?
Goosebumps VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goosebumps VR or iVRy?
iVRy is rated higher. Goosebumps VR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while iVRy averages 3.9 from 153 ratings.
Do Goosebumps VR or iVRy have ads?
Neither Goosebumps VR nor iVRy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goosebumps VR or iVRy?
Goosebumps VR ships an update every 4 months, and iVRy every 3 months. Most recently, Goosebumps VR was updated on November 2, 2026 and iVRy on November 2, 2026.

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