Comparison

Engage VR vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

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

Head to head
About

Engage VR

Experience the excitement of virtual reality from your couch. This app transports you to mind-blowing virtual environments, offering thrilling and brilliant experiences. It works with or without a VR headset.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR experiences
  • Works with VR headsets
  • Accessible without a headset
  • Wide range of virtual environments
  • Adrenaline-pumping content
Features
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See for yourself what the hype around Virtual Reality is all about and why it is the next big thing in technology. With Engage VR iOS Player, allow us to teleport you into various experiences that are guaranteed to blow your mind, all without leaving the comfort of your couch. Enthralling, adrenaline pumping and brilliant! Works with and without virtual reality headset.

About

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

Experience immersive entertainment with a VR media player adapted for Cardboard. View 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content in virtual environments, access your own media, and explore custom tours. Unlock full features with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Plays 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 VR content
  • Access personal photos and videos
  • Stream content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP, Google Drive
  • Customizable virtual environments
  • Create custom tours with Open Source App
  • Basic file management
Features
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Welcome to the Ported Edition of Mobile VR Station, specially adapted for Cardboard! Originally designed for Standalone VR headsets, this version boasts a complete overhaul from the original iOS release. Discover a world of immersive entertainment as you play 2D, 3D, 360, and 180 content within a captivating virtual environment. While this version may not offer the same flexibility as the original, it remains highly customizable with profile and preset configurations. Dive into unique and personalized virtual reality experiences by accessing custom tours created with our Open Source App. Unleash your creativity or indulge in journeys crafted by others, enhancing your VR adventure beyond imagination. Our app is free to use, but for uninterrupted content enjoyment beyond the 5-minute mark or the ability to save your work using the built-in VR text editor, a convenient in-app purchase is available. Elevate your VR journey with Mobile VR Station (Ported) Edition for Cardboard! What comes with the app: 1. Over 30 backgrounds and three virtual environments. 2. Access your own photos and videos for viewing in VR. 3. Access external content via DLNA/UPNP, FTP and Google Drive. 4. Basic file management to move around content. 5. 10 sample images are provided.

Screenshots

Engage VR4 screens
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Engage VR at 100% against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 20%. Engage VR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Engage VR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Engage VR versus Mobile VR Station® (Ported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngage VRMobile VR Station® (Ported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—49 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB329 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKAGISO INTERACTIVE CCMichael Fuller

Customer experience

Engage VR

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

All ratings48 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Engage VR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$5.99

Questions

Is Engage VR free?
Engage VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Engage VR or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Neither Engage VR nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.

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