Comparison

VR DRONE 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

VR DRONE

Features
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This app is specially created for the Mercury VR drone, which allows you to fly and see things in an REAL awesome way! The camera on the drone transmits footage back to your smart device in real time, put your smart device into the VR goggle and see things like you're truly up there flying.Don't forget to use the Auto-Hover system, it holds the altitude of the drone and calms you down when you're having FUN with the VR mode flight! Want to try something different? The smart device with this app could be the controller to the drone. Just use your smart device to pair the drone first and go to the controlling interface,there you fly! NOTE, please read the instruction carefully before you take off.

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

VR DRONE4 screens
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VR DRONE at none against Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s 1. VR DRONE also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VR DRONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VR DRONE ships an update every 10 days, Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VR DRONE versus Mobile VR Station® (Ported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR DRONEMobile VR Station® (Ported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB329 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer深圳市天之衡电子科技有限公司Michael Fuller

In-app purchases

None

VR DRONE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mobile VR Station® (Ported)

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$5.99

Questions

Is VR DRONE free?
VR DRONE 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 VR DRONE or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Neither VR DRONE nor Mobile VR Station® (Ported) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR DRONE or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
VR DRONE ships an update every 10 days, and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) every 2 weeks. Most recently, VR DRONE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mobile VR Station® (Ported) on October 24, 2026.

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