VR Creator vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VR Creator
Easily create, view, and share virtual reality experiences using your own or others' 3D models. Supports various 3D file formats and allows navigation via game controllers or a second iOS device.
- Create and view VR content
- Use own or shared 3D models
- Supports SketchUp, Blender, Minecraft exports
- View 3D models, 360 pictures, and movies in VR
- Navigate with game controller or second iOS device
- Share creations via email
- Cloud storage for 3D content
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Now everyone can create VR! Create, view, and share virtual reality. You can use your own 3D models or 3D models from others. Works with SketchUp, Blender, 3D Studio, exports from Minecraft, and more. Features: - View 3D models and 360 pictures and movies in VR - Supports SteelSeries Nimbus game controller - Supports Wonky Monkey controller - A second iOS device can be used as a controller - Share your creations using email Summary: - Store your 3D content in the cloud - Link this app to the 3D content - Compose a scene and enjoy it in VR - Navigate using a game controller or a second iOS device - Share your compositions with others Supported formats: - Collada (DAE) ** - Wavefront (OBJ) - mp4, mov, jpg, png (used as background for your scenes) - supports 360 panoramas. ** Make sure your models are triangulated when exporting to Collada. Refer to the Support URL for more information about the functionality of this App
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VR Creator at none against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 1. VR Creator also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 20%) and device support (3 vs 1). Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VR Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for VR Creator against 4.1 for Mobile VR Station® (Ported). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of VR Creator's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.
VR Creator ships an update every 2 months, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VR Creator | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (52 ratings) | 4.1 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 48 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ben Mens | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
VR Creator
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
In-app purchases
VR Creator
No in-app purchases
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is VR Creator free?
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Which has better reviews, VR Creator or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do VR Creator or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Which is updated more often, VR Creator or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
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