# VR Maker vs Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

The clearest difference is rating: Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player at 4.4 against VR Maker's 1.9. Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (150 vs 28). VR Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VR Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player has 150 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of VR Maker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player's.

VR Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR Maker | Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-maker/id1104856442/reviews) | **[4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-360-cardboard-vr-player/id6443885142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iStaging Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048896854) | [Oleksandr Kazakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580887700) |

## What reviewers say

### VR Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-maker/id1104856442)

Create immersive VR tours from panoramas captured on your smartphone. Easily assemble virtual tours in under 30 minutes and share them via a web link on social media, MLS, or embed them on websites.

**Highlights:** Capture panoramas, Create VR tours, 30-minute tour assembly, Shareable web links, Embeddable tours, VR viewing support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-360-cardboard-vr-player/id6443885142)

Experience 360°, 180°, and 3D photos and videos immersively. Explore content by moving your device, and step into your memories with VR mode using a Cardboard-style headset. Capture your own panoramas with guided shooting.

**Highlights:** View 360°, 180°, and 3D media, Immersive VR mode with head tracking, Guided panorama capture, Intuitive gesture controls, Multiple viewing modes, On-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 200GB | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 500GB | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| 1TB | $22.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 2TB | $39.99 | per month |
| Custom Brand | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Core | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Core | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR Maker free?

VR Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player free?

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VR Maker or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?

Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player is rated higher. VR Maker averages 1.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.

### Do VR Maker or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player have ads?

Neither VR Maker nor Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR Maker or Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player?

VR Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player every 5 days. Most recently, VR Maker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simple 360 Cardboard VR Player on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*