VR Roller Coaster Pro vs Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VR Roller Coaster Pro
Experience thrilling roller coasters in virtual reality with this app designed for Google Cardboard. Immerse yourself in a new VR life with exciting rides.
- Virtual reality roller coaster experience
- Designed for Google Cardboard
- Immersive VR rides
- Begin a new VR life
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VR Roller Coaster Pro is an app for Google Cardboard provides the best roller coaster experience In VR. Now,use this App and begin your new VR Life.
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 rating: Mobile VR Station® (Ported) at 4.1 against VR Roller Coaster Pro's 2.3. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 10%). VR Roller Coaster Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Mobile VR Station® (Ported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VR Roller Coaster Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mobile VR Station® (Ported) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of VR Roller Coaster Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mobile VR Station® (Ported)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | VR Roller Coaster Pro | Mobile VR Station® (Ported) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (145 ratings) | 4.1 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| 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 | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Yi Wang | Michael Fuller |
Customer experience
VR Roller Coaster Pro
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Bugs and requests
VR Roller Coaster Pro
Reported bugs
14 issues- Screen spins and shakes uncontrollably
- Videos are too fast and blurry
- App is not updated
- Picture looping and not matching
- Screen goes everywhere, not showing the ride
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- Cannot see anything
- Jumps all over
- Camera is spinning and not responding to commands
- Blurry videos
- Low quality videos
- App is buggy
- Can see the person filming
- Criss-crossing rollercoasters
- Cannot select high video selection
Requested features
5 requests- Improve app quality
- Fix blurry and fast visuals
- Add more videos
- Update the app
- Focus the VR stuff
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VR Roller Coaster Pro
No in-app purchases
Mobile VR Station® (Ported)
- Premium Edition$5.99
Questions
Is VR Roller Coaster Pro free?
Is Mobile VR Station® (Ported) free?
Which has better reviews, VR Roller Coaster Pro or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
Do VR Roller Coaster Pro or Mobile VR Station® (Ported) have ads?
Which is updated more often, VR Roller Coaster Pro or Mobile VR Station® (Ported)?
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