Comparison

iVRy vs Recoil Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iVRy

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
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What is iVRy? • iVRy is a SteamVR-compatible Virtual Reality headset app for your iPhone or Vision Pro with a native high-performance driver for Valve's OpenVR / SteamVR. What does that mean? • Want to use that stunning iPhone display for something more than sending text messages? • Want to use that high resolution Vision Pro display for more than watching videos? • Want to play PC VR* (Virtual Reality) titles without having to buy a dedicated headset? • With iVRy, an iPhone 6 or later, and a compatible VR headset, or a Vision Pro headset you can! • Supports Wired (USB) connections (iPhone) or Wired (Ethernet) connections (Vision Pro) for greater visual quality and performance. • Supports Wireless (Wifi) connections for greater mobility. • Automatically adjusts quality to maintain optimal frame rates on all connection types. • User configurable quality and performance options. • User configurable vignette options (iPhone only). • Scan your VR headset's Cardboard QR code for optimal lens distortion correction and field-of-view (iPhone only). • Integrates natively into SteamVR, so no 'manager' / 'server' apps or additional configuration required. • Compatible with most HTC Vive and Oculus Rift** titles, including 'Robinson: The Journey', 'Adr1ft', 'Project CARS', 'Obduction', 'Elite Dangerous', 'EVE: Valkerie', 'Chronos', 'Assetto Corsa' and many more. • "Lite" edition has all of the features of "Premium" edition, but will start to reduce color saturation after being connected for more than 5 minutes. Upgrade to "Premium" edition via Steam DLC to remove this limitation. Download the iVRy OpenVR/SteamVR HMD Device Driver from: https://store.steampowered.com/app/992490/iVRy_Driver_for_SteamVR/ * Valve OpenVR/SteamVR. Requires Valve Steam & SteamVR on Windows 7 or later. ** Oculus Rift titles require Valve SteamVR, Oculus Home & 3rd party 'Revive' software from: https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive iPhone: • Requires VR headset, compatible with iPhone (eg. Google Cardboard). • XBox 360/One controller for Windows recommended. • Additional hardware/software required for positional tracking and motion controllers. Vision Pro: • Sony Playstation VR2 Sense or Sony Playstation DualSense controller(s) recommended. All: • Requires a PC running Windows 7 (or later) with a DirectX 11 (or later) graphics card with Valve Steam and SteamVR installed. • Requires installation of iVRy SteamVR HMD Device Driver software. All trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their respective owners.

About

Recoil Game

Experience a revolutionary augmented reality first-person shooter that blends physical gameplay with virtual elements. Engage in real-world battles with up to 16 players, utilizing smart weapons and GPS-enabled mapping for immersive combat. Features like virtual airstrikes and landmines add strategic depth to dynamic gameplay modes.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gameplay
  • GPS-enabled real-world mapping
  • Smart weapon integration
  • Multiplayer up to 16 players
  • Virtual weapons and airstrikes
  • Real-time voice chat
  • AR Indoor Play mode
Features
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RECOIL is a first of its kind first-person shooter brought to life! Use with the RECOIL Multi-Player Starter Set, which includes advanced weaponry and a Wi-Fi game hub. Feel the kickback of your weapon as 3D positional audio lets you hear exactly where enemy fire is coming from. Engage up to 16 players over a 250-foot radius, viewing live stats and tracking each other’s movements. • GPS-enabled technology dynamically maps your game into the real world • Place Virtual Weapons such as landmines onto the battlefield, or call in Virtual Airstrikes! • RECOIL Wi-Fi Game Hub supports up to 250 feet of multiplayer perimeter • Bluetooth-enabled RECOIL weapons (sold separately) connect to your iPhone • Multiplayer games support up to 16 Players • Various gameplay modes, such as Free-for-all Skirmish, Team Skirmish and Search & Destroy • AR-powered Indoor Play mode requires no GPS • Support for “Mobile-only” players in team games – no RECOIL hardware required Beef up your team’s size and firepower with additional RECOIL weapons: the standard Starter Set (sold separately) includes two RK-45 Spitfire weapons, but SR-12 Rogue weapons are also available with more range, power, and larger magazine capacity. Both the RK-45 and SR-12 are fully automatic RECOIL weapons with dynamic force-feedback for a physical “kick” to add to the realism. All weapons have push-to-talk buttons that enable real-time voice chat – call out instructions to teammates, or taunt the enemy. For a real game changer, the RECOIL frag grenade (sold separately) provides a timed release blast with a huge radius. It’s time to get in on the action because The World Is Now Game.

Screenshots

iVRy4 screens
Recoil Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recoil Game at every 2 weeks against iVRy's every 3 months. Recoil Game also leads on ratings volume (700 vs 153) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). iVRy's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for iVRy against 3.9 for Recoil Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 700 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of iVRy's written reviews are positive against 59% of Recoil Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVRy ships an update every 3 months, Recoil Game every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iVRy versus Recoil Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVRyRecoil Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (153 ratings)3.9 (700 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings153700 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB566 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan DeanSkyrocket, LLC

Customer experience

iVRy

All ratings147 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative15.3%

Recoil Game

All ratings698 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative24.8%

User reviews

iVRy

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Recoil Game

From 700 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Awesome fun with friends
  • 🚀 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Flawless gameplay
  • 👍 Perfect for playing with family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🐛 GPS and connection issues
  • 🐛 Microphone and audio problems

Bugs and requests

iVRy

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Wired connection fails to establish
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Head tracking skipping and lag
  • Double vision from IPD miscalibration
  • Restore purchases not working on older devices
  • Family Sharing compatibility issues
  • Driver installation failures
  • Steam VR integration conflicts
  • Performance degradation after extended sessions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Mac OS support
  • VR controller support
  • Full body tracking (FBT) integration
  • Higher resolution options
  • 120Hz support for compatible phones
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  • Improved wireless stability
  • Better IPD adjustment options
  • Automatic connection mode selection
  • Apple Vision Pro support
  • PSVR2 support expansion
  • Room-scale tracking capability

Recoil Game

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Guns not connecting properly
  • Game hub disconnection issues
  • GPS position tracking problems
  • Respawn and flag capture glitches
  • Sudden battery drain and phone shutdowns
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  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Single player mode
  • More game modes and weapons
  • Compatibility with more devices
  • Improved GPS and map features
  • Better microphone and audio support
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  • More frequent updates and bug fixes

In-app purchases

None

iVRy

No in-app purchases

None

Recoil Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVRy free?
iVRy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recoil Game free?
Recoil Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVRy or Recoil Game?
Recoil Game is rated higher. iVRy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Recoil Game averages 3.9 from 700 ratings.
Do iVRy or Recoil Game have ads?
Neither iVRy nor Recoil Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVRy or Recoil Game?
iVRy ships an update every 3 months, and Recoil Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, iVRy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Recoil Game on November 2, 2026.

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