# Candy Hunter VR vs iVRy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iVRy at none against Candy Hunter VR's 2. iVRy also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 6). Candy Hunter VR's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Candy Hunter VR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iVRy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Candy Hunter VR against 3.9 for iVRy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVRy has 153 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Candy Hunter VR ships an update every 2 months, iVRy every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Hunter VR | iVRy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-hunter-vr/id1152866119/reviews)** | [3.9 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fibrum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/957824109) | [Ian Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210129936) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Hunter VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-hunter-vr/id1152866119)

Experience a New Year's office party in VR where you can make a mess and hunt for a candy cane. This immersive game requires a compatible VR headset.

**Highlights:** Virtual reality experience, New Year's office party theme, Candy cane hunt gameplay, Requires VR headset

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $1.99 | one-time |


### iVRy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivry/id1210129937)

Transform your iPhone into a PC VR headset for SteamVR. Play PC VR titles without an expensive headset by connecting your iPhone via USB or Wi-Fi. Enjoy customizable quality and performance options for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** SteamVR compatible VR headset, High-performance native driver, Wired (USB) and Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections, Automatic quality adjustment, User configurable quality and performance, QR code scanning for lens correction, Native SteamVR integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent value for affordable VR experience
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎮 Works seamlessly with SteamVR games
- 📱 USB wired connection with low latency
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings (resolution, quality, tracking rate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues (WiFi and USB)
- 🐛 App crashes after 5 minutes in free version
- 🐛 Screen flickering and flashing lights
- ⚠️ Wireless connection unstable and laggy
- ⚠️ Wired connection frequently drops

**Reported bugs**

- Screen turns black and white unexpectedly
- App crashes after 5 minutes of use
- Flashing lights and screen glitches
- WiFi/USB connection switching automatically
- Connection drops during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Mac OS support
- VR controller support
- Full body tracking (FBT) integration
- Higher resolution options
- 120Hz support for compatible phones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Hunter VR free?

Candy Hunter VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iVRy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Candy Hunter VR or iVRy?

Candy Hunter VR is rated higher. Candy Hunter VR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iVRy averages 3.9 from 153 ratings.

### Do Candy Hunter VR or iVRy have ads?

Neither Candy Hunter VR nor iVRy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Candy Hunter VR or iVRy?

Candy Hunter VR ships an update every 2 months, and iVRy every 3 months. Most recently, Candy Hunter VR was updated on November 2, 2026 and iVRy on November 2, 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.*