MSC 360VR vs Costa Cruises
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSC 360VR
Explore cruise ships and destinations in immersive 360-degree views. Take virtual tours of ships, cabins, and onboard facilities. Discover excursions and get a feel for your next vacation before you even book.
- 360-degree virtual tours
- Ship environment exploration
- Cabin previews
- Destination and excursion discovery
- Virtual tours with or without Cardboard
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MSC 360VR. A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE YOUR NEXT CRUISE Immerse yourself in our world like you've never done before with the 360 ° view. With MSC360VR the user will be able to view the MSC world through his Smartphone, Tablet and / or Cardboard, with video content and 360 ° rendering environments related to the MSC fleet, to Ship Environments such as Catering and Swimming pools, to Destinations and Excursions , etc ... The user can perform numerous actions: -align aboard our fleet and make a Virtual Tour of all ships, choosing the environments and viewing the ship at best; -see our types of cabins, swimming pools, entertainments, the restaurant area and the exclusive MSC Aurea Spa and MSC Yacht Club; - explore our destinations and excursions; Do not miss this wonderful immersive experience! You can also use the app without Cardboard. MSC360VR is not just any app, it's an MSC app!
Costa Cruises
Manage your entire cruise experience, from booking and itinerary planning to onboard activities and expense tracking. Stay connected with travel companions and access exclusive promotions.
- Manage C|Club profile and points
- Book new cruises
- View detailed itineraries and excursions
- Explore ship layouts
- Access onboard promotions
- Book onboard dining and excursions
- Browse daily activities and save events
- In-app chat with companions
- Digital emergency drill
- Real-time expense monitoring
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Your cruise at your fingertips. Costa App is simple, convenient and gives you the chance to enjoy your cruise at its best. ON LAND Log in with your booking number or C|Club membership and manage: - YOUR PROFILE | Easily access your C|Club profile to view your updated point balance, privileges and discounts, or see your past cruises. - BOOK YOUR CRUISE | Look for your ideal cruise and buy it directly from the APP - YOUR ITINERARY | Check how long is left to your departure. Discover the complete itinerary and available excursions in advance. Explore the ship's bridges to find: Restaurants, bars, lounges and the precise location of your cabin. ON BOARD: Connect to the ship's network, log in with your Costa Card or C|Club membership and manage: - DEDICATED PROMOTIONS | Only for those with the App and who have given consent to receive notifications, promotions and personalized communications not to be missed. - BOOKINGS | Book your special dinners in the themed restaurants, purchase your excursions and Internet packages to get on the ship's network and be always connected. - OGGI A BORDO | Browse all scheduled activities on the Diario di bordo. Discover locations and timings and save your favorite events directly into MyAgenda, your personalized calendar that also shows your bookings. - CHAT | Don't miss out on any message from your travel companions or the new friends you met on the cruise. - DIGITAL EMERGENCY DRILL | Conveniently complete the important and compulsory emergency drill from your smartphone. - MY EXPENSES | Monitor your expenses in real time, download the reminder with all expense items and stay updated. Costa App is available on all our ships. For any issue with the Costa App please contact us at the following email info@europe.costa.it App Accessibility Information: https://www.costacrociere.it/content/dam/costa-app/common/ada-assets/Costa_App_iOS_Accessibility_Statement_EN.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Costa Cruises at 2.8 against MSC 360VR's 1.8. MSC 360VR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Costa Cruises holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MSC 360VR's written reviews are positive against 16% of Costa Cruises's.
MSC 360VR ships an update monthly, Costa Cruises every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | MSC 360VR | Costa Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (17 ratings) | 2.8 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | 16.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axed Group S.p.a. | Costa Crociere S.p.A. |
Customer experience
MSC 360VR
Costa Cruises
In-app purchases
MSC 360VR
No in-app purchases
Costa Cruises
No in-app purchases
